Internal inspection of an insulated tank Some storage tanks are exposed to degradation that can weaken them and lead to accidents. Tanks storing hazardous products are subject to regulatory inspections, as set out in the decrees of October 4 and 5, 2010. This Industrial Facilities Modernization Plan (PM2I) covers asset identification, initial condition assessment, and […]
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The Hermine Scanner in Corrosion Inspection The Hermine Scanner marked a turning point in the field of corrosion inspection on metallic surfaces. Described as a “major technological breakthrough” by Bureau Veritas, this portable device dedicated to ultrasonic thickness measurement enabled the optimization of large surface inspections while delivering unmatched precision. A benchmark product Although the
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New Headquarters for ROBOPLANET in Nantes ROBOPLANET has relocated its headquarters to Nantes, on the Chantrerie campus. The company has joined HUB CREATIC, a building dedicated to technology companies. Naval repair activities and military robot design remain based in Brest. A new chapter in Nantes The move to the Chantrerie campus marks a strategic step
Operational validation of the Altiscan on a storage tank The Altiscan robot was tested and validated under real operating conditions on a storage tank at the Donges refinery. These trials confirmed the system’s mechanical and acoustic performance, ensuring its reliability for demanding industrial inspections. A high-performance tool for inspections As the latest scanner developed by
New member of the EMC2 cluster for production technologies ROBOPLANET is now a member of the EMC2 cluster — an ecosystem dedicated to production technologies in key sectors such as aerospace, shipbuilding, energy and industrial equipment. Key sectors covered by EMC2 Aerospace Shipbuilding Energy Industrial equipment A driver for innovation and collaboration By joining EMC2,
ROBOPLANET wins a new military public contract ROBOPLANET has been selected to develop a robot prototype for the French Navy as part of a new public contract. This strategic project strengthens the company’s presence in the defense sector and reinforces its expertise in advanced magnetic robotics. Key figures of the project 18mo Project duration 3
ROBOPLANET is hiring two new R&D engineers A team dedicated to technological innovation To continue offering increasingly high-performance inspection robots, ROBOPLANET is strengthening its R&D team with the addition of two new engineers. These hires aim to support innovation in mechanical design and the development of Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), key areas to meet the needs
ROBOPLANET receives support from Bpifrance to accelerate innovation The French Public Investment Bank (Bpifrance) has awarded ROBOPLANET a grant to support the development of its mobile magnetic robots, designed for the construction and maintenance of metal structures. This funding will allow the company to bolster its R&D team by hiring new engineers, while also supporting
ROBOPLANET highlighted by Les Echos On October 29, 2015, the economic daily Les Echos published an article about ROBOPLANET, highlighting the launch of Altiscan, its magnetic inspection robot. This innovation, designed to detect corrosion and cracks on oil tanks and ship hulls, reflects the technological expertise of the Nantes-based company. Cutting-edge technology for optimized inspections
Inspection of three storage tanks On December 30, 2015, a regulatory inspection was carried out on three storage tanks using the Altiscan magnetic crawler. Each tank, 10 meters high, was inspected along 8 vertical scan lines in B-scan mode, despite difficult winter conditions including rain and wind. Time savings and improved reliability 3 Tanks inspected
