What Inetec does

INETEC (Institut za nuklearnu tehnologiju d.o.o.) is a privately-held Croatian engineering firm founded in 1991 and headquartered in Donji Stupnik, Croatia, that designs, manufactures, and operates non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions for the global nuclear power industry. Its product portfolio spans purpose-built robotic manipulators (Forerunner, Castor, Archer, Lancer, Braver, Orca, Raptor, Target, Aspira, Usher), the Zenith buried-pipeline inspection system, scanners (Eagle, Scout, Orion, Tracer), a multi-axis controller (ABET), portable phased-array ultrasonic instruments (Dolphin P), eddy current instruments (Falcon A//, Falcon D II, Falcon SII, Falcon PII), a software layer (EddyOne Mending, GIMIS), and an extensive probe family (Pro Ultra Array, Pro Combo Zenith, Pro Ultra Bravis, Pro Ultra Target, Pro Ultra Vent, Pro Ultra Sabre, Pro Scout, Pro Tracer, Pro Lancer, Pro Archer, Pro Bobbin, Pro Rotate, Pro Array, Tube Plug). The Zenith system is described as the only worldwide solution combining ultrasound and eddy current for buried pipeline inspection, and the ARCHER robot offers 200-meter remote operation with a claimed 30% dose reduction in reactor inspections.

The firm operates a multi-stream revenue model: custom-quoted hardware sales of robotic systems, instruments, and probes; on-site inspection services at nuclear and fossil power plants; engineering and consulting (Probabilistic Safety Analysis, Risk-Informed In-Service Inspection, Steam Generator Integrity Assessment, Plant Life Management); and an NDE Training Center delivering certifications under SNT-TC-1A, CP-189, and EPRI guidelines. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with on-site demonstrations at nuclear plants and presence at international conferences (ASNT, NENE, ADIPEC, Farnborough). Named customers include Loviisa (Finland), Krsko (Slovenia), Paks (Hungary), Cernavoda (Romania), Khmelnitsky and Rivne (Ukraine), North Anna (USA), Tianwan (China), AREVA NP, Zio Podolsk and AtomEnergoMash (Russia), Energoatom (Ukraine), and INA Oil Refinery (Croatia); the firm is also engaged with ITER on vacuum vessel inspection tools. It maintains ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, and 17025 certifications and EPRI qualification for PWR upper head penetration examinations, and operates a regional office in Abu Dhabi for Middle East market coverage.

Name

Inetec

Legal name

INETEC - Institut za nuklearnu tehnologiju d.o.o.

Website

https://inetec.hr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

INETEC is a privately-held Croatian engineering firm that designs robotic non-destructive testing systems, ultrasonic and eddy current instruments, probes, and software for inspection of nuclear power plants and industrial facilities worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nuclear Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Equipment and Inspection Services

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

In-Service Inspection (ISI) & NDE (ASME Code, Ultrasonics, Eddy Current) (EUAKABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Inspection Services (IMAIACAI), Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Advanced Inspection (Phased Array, TOFD, Guided Wave) (EUAEAKAF), NDT/NDE Inspection Equipment (Ultrasonic, eddy current, radiography, thermography) (IMAGAFAI)

Keywords

• Non-destructive testing
• Robotic nuclear inspection
• Eddy current instruments
• Ultrasonic inspection probes
• Steam generator inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

Pyle

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Inspection Systems and Robotics: Sale of robotic inspection systems including steam generator robots, reactor pressure vessel inspection systems, and pipeline inspection tools
2. NDT Instruments and Probes: Sale of eddy current instruments (Falcon series), ultrasonic instruments (Dolphin), and specialized probes
3. Inspection Services: On-site inspection services at nuclear and fossil power plants, including reactor pressure vessel inspections, steam generator inspections, and buried pipeline inspections
4. Engineering and Consulting: Engineering services including Probabilistic Safety Analysis, Risk-Informed In-Service Inspection, Steam Generator Integrity Assessment, Plant Life Management
5. Training Services: NDE School and Training Center providing certification training according to SNT-TC-1A, CP-189, and EPRI Guidelines

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

INETEC designs, manufactures, and operates non-destructive testing (NDT) systems for nuclear power plants and other industrial facilities. Its core offering consists of proprietary robotic inspection manipulators, eddy current and phased-array ultrasonic instruments, and specialized probes sold together with bundled on-site inspection, repair, engineering, training, and consulting services for reactor pressure vessels, steam generators, and buried pipelines.

Product overview

INETEC provides a comprehensive portfolio of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) solutions for nuclear power plants, fossil power plants, and industrial sectors. The product ecosystem spans robotics (Forerunner, Castor, Archer, Zenith, Lancer, Braver, Orca, Target, Raptor, Aspira, Usher), scanners (Eagle, Scout, Orion, Tracer), controllers (ABET), instruments (Dolphin P, Falcon A//, Falcon D II, Falcon SII, Falcon PII), software (EddyOne Mending, GIMIS), probes (Pro Ultra Array, Pro Combo Zenith, Pro Ultra Bravis, Pro Ultra Target, Pro Ultra Vent, Pro Ultra Sabre, Pro Scout, Pro Tracer, Pro Lancer, Pro Archer, Pro Bobbin, Pro Rotate, Pro Array), and plugs (Tube Plug). These products work together as integrated inspection systems for reactor pressure vessels, steam generators, pipelines, and various nuclear plant components using ultrasonic, eddy current, visual, and phased array technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Forerunner Manipulator robot for PWR steam generator inspections, remotely operated with a single controller and cable, delivering 30% dose reduction; sold to nuclear power plant operators for in-service inspection.
• Usher Probe pusher tool designed for eddy current inspection of various types of heat exchangers; used in nuclear and industrial inspection campaigns.
• Castor Remotely controlled manipulator for VVER steam generator tube inspection with eddy current probes and ultrasound examination of collector welds; sold to nuclear power plants and inspection service providers.
• Archer Reactor pressure vessel head inspection robot providing eddy current and ultrasound examinations with automated surface repair capabilities for PWR and VVER plants; targets nuclear utilities performing ISI.
• Zenith Inspection system for buried pipelines combining ultrasound and eddy current methods; targeted at VVER nuclear power plants requiring inspection of buried service and safety-relevant piping.
• Zenith 100 Advanced robotic inspection system for nuclear power plant applications; represents the commercialization-ready Zenith Q variant for buried pipeline and nuclear inspection.
• Lancer Robot for reactor pressure vessel inside surfaces examinations; used by nuclear utilities for RPV inspection programs.
• Braver Reactor pressure vessel inspection robot; sold to nuclear utilities performing in-service inspection on RPV internals.
• Orca Reactor pressure vessel inspection robot; sold to nuclear utilities performing in-service inspection on RPV internals.
• Target Reactor pressure vessel inspection robot; sold to nuclear utilities performing in-service inspection on RPV internals.
• Raptor Reactor pressure vessel inspection robot; sold to nuclear utilities performing in-service inspection on RPV internals.
• Aspira Robotic inspection system listed in INETEC's robotics portfolio; used in industrial and nuclear inspection applications.
• Eagle Scanner sold by INETEC for NDT inspections at nuclear and industrial facilities.
• Scout Scanner for threaded holes and studs examination, including reactor pressure vessel flange and steam generator primary and secondary applications.
• Orion Scanner for NDT inspections at nuclear and industrial facilities.
• Tracer Scanner specifically positioned for reactor pressure vessel head penetration examinations.
• ABET Multi-axis control unit designed to control INETEC manipulators with up to 10 degrees of freedom; sold to operators of INETEC robotic inspection systems.
• Dolphin P Advanced portable phased-array ultrasonic instrument integrating advanced features for nuclear, oil and gas, and aerospace NDT applications; sold as a standalone instrument.
• Falcon A// Advanced eddy current instrument for various industrial and nuclear inspection applications.
• Falcon D II New generation eddy current instrument providing higher performance with exceptional signal quality for industrial and nuclear NDT inspections.
• Falcon SII Lightweight, compact eddy current instrument designed for oil and gas, power generation, aerospace, and petrochemical NDT applications.
• Falcon PII New generation high-performance eddy current instrument, user-friendly and extremely versatile, sold for nuclear and industrial NDT applications.
• Pro Ultra Array Ultrasound phased array probe for nuclear and industrial NDT inspections.
• Pro Combo Zenith Ultrasound and eddy current probe for inner-diameter inspection of pipes of various diameters, used for pipeline inspection including with the Zenith system.
• Pro Ultra Bravis Dual element composite piezoelectric ultrasound probe for nuclear and industrial ultrasonic NDT inspections.
• Tube Plug Plug used to repair damaged tubes in steam generators, with an excellent no-plug-leakage record; sold alongside INETEC's repair services.
• Inspection Services On-site inspection services at nuclear and fossil power plants, including reactor pressure vessel, steam generator, and buried pipeline inspections delivered using INETEC's robotic systems.
• Repairs Repair services performed worldwide, ranging from reactor pressure vessels to steam generators, often coupled with inspection and tube-plugging campaigns.
• Engineering Engineering services including Probabilistic Safety Analysis, Risk-Informed In-Service Inspection, Steam Generator Integrity Assessment, and Plant Life Management for nuclear power plants.
• NDT Training Focused NDE education and certification training program covering theory and practice, aligned with SNT-TC-1A, CP-189, ISO 9712, and EPRI guidelines; targeted at nuclear NDE personnel.
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control Quality assurance and quality control services during nuclear power plant design and operating phases, leveraging INETEC's experience and ISO-accredited quality systems.
• Consulting Consulting activities across multiple stages of nuclear power plant lifecycles, supporting utilities with technical and regulatory topics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% dose reduction in reactor inspections using FORERUNNER robot
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic, supporting and project-level.

• ITER OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINETEC has been selected by the ITER organization for the design and development of Vacuum Vessel Shell Inspection Tools and Remote Handling Equipment. This is one of the most complex technological projects in nuclear fusion globally.
• Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture (University of Zagreb)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner in NERO (Neurokirurski robot) project for developing neurosurgical robot. Also collaborated on various R&D projects including SONDE ultrasound transducer development.
• Clinical Hospital Center DubravacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partner in NERO neurosurgical robot project, providing medical expertise for robot development.
• Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on SONDE project (Study and Development of Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Examination Systems) through EPFL's Ceramics Laboratory for piezoelectric materials research.
• Georgia Institute of TechnologystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on SONDE project through Smart Materials and Devices Laboratory for ultrasound transducer development and modeling.
• University of Zagreb - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and ComputingstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term research partner in SONDE project, SMART UTX project, and various other R&D initiatives. Department of Electroacoustics involved in transducer modeling and testing.
• Hrvatska agencija za malo gospodarstvo, inovacije i investicije (HAMAG-BICRO)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerProject partner in internationalization projects and various EU-funded R&D initiatives.
• INNORA PROIGMENA TECHNOLOGIKA SYSTIMATA KAI YPIRESIES AEproject-levelStrategic or Co-development PartnerVORTEXSCAN project coordinator - collaboration on robotic system for concrete structure inspection.
• Brunel Universityproject-levelStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean research partner in VORTEXSCAN project for development of vortex robot for concrete structure inspection.
• TWI Limitedproject-levelStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean research partner in VORTEXSCAN and CreepUT projects for non-destructive testing technology development.
• Applied Inspection Limitedproject-levelStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreepUT project partner focused on ultrasonic non-destructive testing system commercialization.
• Kaunas University of Technologyproject-levelStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreepUT project partner, hosted consortium review meetings.
• Public Power Corporation S.A. (PPC)project-levelStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreepUT project partner from Greece in power generation industry.
• Wind Turbine Tower Manufacturers (SME Consortium)project-levelStrategic or Co-development PartnerRINGMAN project consortium members for developing alternative manufacturing routes for large diameter wind tower flanges.
• CERNstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCERN experts have visited INETEC facilities, indicating potential collaboration areas in high-precision measurement and robotic applications.
• AREVA NPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor customer and distribution partner - purchased 6 FORERUNNER robots for deployment in US nuclear power plants.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MISTRAS Group: MISTRAS is a global leader in NDE and inspection services for the energy industry (nuclear, fossil, oil & gas), offering robotic in-service inspection of critical assets alongside NDT instruments and sensors - functionally overlapping with INETEC's inspection services and probe businesses.
• Eddyfi Technologies (Zetec): Eddyfi/Zetec specializes in advanced eddy current and ultrasonic NDT instruments (Nortec, M-Scan, Surface Array) for nuclear, aerospace, and oil & gas - a direct competitor to INETEC's Falcon eddy current and Dolphin phased-array instrument lines.
• Intercontrôle (Framatome): Framatome's Intercontrôle subsidiary is one of the largest dedicated nuclear NDE service providers globally, performing in-service inspections of steam generators, reactor vessels, and piping using UT and ET robotics - directly comparable to INETEC's FORERUNNER and ARCHER offerings.
• Sonatest: Sonatest manufactures ultrasonic flaw detectors and phased-array instruments for NDT in nuclear, aerospace, and oil & gas industries - a smaller specialist rival to INETEC's Dolphin P and Falcon PII instrument families.
• Phoenix Inspection Systems: Phoenix Inspection Systems supplies ultrasonic and eddy current inspection tooling and services to the nuclear power industry, including reactor pressure vessel and steam generator tooling - similar niche focus to INETEC.

Broad incumbents

• Westinghouse (Inspection Services): Westinghouse, the largest US nuclear OEM, operates an integrated NDE/services arm providing in-service inspection and robotic examination of PWR and BWR plants - a broader-incumbent counterpart competing against INETEC in similar inspection campaigns.
• Olympus Industrial (Evident): Olympus/Evident is a much larger diversified NDT equipment manufacturer offering ultrasonic flaw detectors, phased array, eddy current, and borescopes used in nuclear and industrial inspection, overlapping with INETEC's Dolphin UT and broader probe portfolio.

Regional players

• Kinemetrics / Kinetech (nuclear robotics peers): Kinetech (a Heritage Group nuclear services firm) provides robotic inspection tooling for the UK and European nuclear market, comparable in technology scope (robotics, UT/ET) but with a regional UK/Europe footprint that limits direct overlap with INETEC's wider global reach.

Emerging players

• Applus+ RTD: Applus+ RTD provides advanced NDE inspection services and equipment (UT, RT, ET) for the energy and aerospace industries, with a growing nuclear inspection practice that competes with INETEC's on-site inspection services.

Others

• TÜV Rheinland / TÜV SÜD Nuclear Services: TÜV SÜD and TÜV Rheinland operate independent nuclear inspection, qualification, and certification services globally - adjacent to INETEC's inspection and consulting practice, and a possible standardization/qualification partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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