ibg NDT Systems
ibg NDT Systems (ibg Prüfcomputer GmbH) designs and manufactures eddy current testing instruments and automated systems for non-destructive quality control of metallic components, serving bearing, automotive, fastener, heat treatment, and defense manufacturers in 30+ countries via a distributor network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1987
- HeadquartersFarmington Hills, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ibg NDT Systems does
ibg NDT Systems (legally ibg Prüfcomputer GmbH) is a German manufacturer of eddy current non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment founded in 1987 by Herbert Baumgartner and headquartered in Ebermannstadt, Germany, with the Farmington Hills, US, designation appearing as a North American sales presence. The company designs and produces instruments and automated systems for inspecting metallic components used in mass-produced safety-critical parts, serving the bearing manufacturing, automotive components, fastener, heat treatment, and defense and ammunition industries. Its proprietary core technology stack includes the eddyvisor/eddyliner/eddyguard instrument families, Preventive Multi-Frequency Technology (PMFT), and Simultaneous Harmonic Analysis (iSHA), with AVIKO G3 ball scanners (capable of 34,000 pcs/hr inspection throughput) and precision Diameter Sorters (±0.15 µm repeatability) extending the portfolio following the 2019 AVIKO acquisition and the 2025 Sorting Solutions integration.
The company makes money primarily through hardware sales of NDT instruments and systems, supplemented by professional services revenue from application consulting, system builder consulting, technical training, instrument calibration, spare parts, repairs, and AVIKO annual certification and maintenance — all delivered through a multi-year contract model with quote-based industrial pricing. Distribution is exclusively indirect through a network of 30+ channel partners and exclusive representatives spanning Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Central Asia, with several partners holding 25-30+ year relationships. Recent product launches have layered AI/ML capabilities onto the instrumentation, including eddyQlab Ai for case depth prediction, Ai Cube CDP, and AI evaluation modules on AVIKO G3 Advanced, positioning the platform for the increasing automation requirements of EV and bearing industry customers.
Operating geographies cover 30+ countries with subsidiaries in Germany, the United States, and Switzerland (ibg Swiss AG export department), led by Managing Director Dr. Christian Artmann with founder Herbert Baumgartner remaining active. The company is ISO 9001 certified, privately held by its founder with no disclosed external funding, and has executed two strategic acquisitions (AVIKO 2019, Sorting Solutions 2025) to consolidate bearing ball testing capabilities. Customer concentration is distributed across named bearing ball producers, automotive component manufacturers, fastener producers, and heat-treaters, with 370+ IBG hosts and 340+ AVIKO systems operating in China per partner Beijing BrightStars.
ibg NDT Systems firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ibg NDT Systems
- Legal name
- ibg Prüfcomputer GmbH
- Website
- https://ibgndt.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1987
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- ibg NDT Systems (ibg Prüfcomputer GmbH) designs and manufactures eddy current testing instruments and automated systems for non-destructive quality control of metallic components, serving bearing, automotive, fastener, heat treatment, and defense manufacturers in 30+ countries via a distributor network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ibg NDT Systems industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Non-Destructive Testing Equipment
- NAICS
- Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)
- SIC
- Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)
- akta.pro primary industry
- NDT/NDE Inspection Equipment (Ultrasonic, eddy current, radiography, thermography) (IMAGAFAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Advanced Inspection (Phased Array, TOFD, Guided Wave) (EUAEAKAF), Electrical Testing & Certification (Protection Relays, Switchgear, Transformers) (EUAEAHAG), Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN)
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Where ibg NDT Systems is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Farmington Hills
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
ibg NDT Systems business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- NDT Instruments and Systems: Sale of eddy current testing instruments (eddyvisor, eddyliner, eddyguard series) and automated testing systems for inline, standard, special, and sample testing applications.
- AVIKO Ball Scanners: High-speed ball inspection and sorting machines including G3 COMPACT, G3 STANDARD, G3 ADVANCED, G3 WET STEEL, and G3 WET CERAMIC models for bearing ball quality control.
- Diameter Sorters: Precision diameter sorting machines (0310, 0820, 1830, 3060, 4080, 60100 series) with LVDT probe measurement for ball diameter sorting.
- Professional Services: Application consulting, system builder consulting, technical training, instrument calibration/check, spare parts and repairs, annual certification and maintenance services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Industrial NDT Equipment and Systems - Custom Pricing |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels11 records
ibg NDT Systems product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ibg NDT Systems (ibg Prüfcomputer GmbH) designs and manufactures eddy current testing instruments and automated systems for non-destructive testing of critical mass-produced metallic components. The product portfolio covers crack and grinder burn detection, structure and hardness verification, case depth and material verification, and high-speed bearing ball inspection/diameter sorting, complemented by application consulting, training, calibration, and maintenance services.
Product overview
ibg NDT Systems (ibg Prüfcomputer GmbH) is a German manufacturer of eddy current testing equipment with over 40 years of NDT excellence and 35+ years in eddy current technology. Founded by Herbert Baumgartner, the company offers a comprehensive portfolio of NDT instruments and systems. The core product line includes the eddyQlab Ai and eddyvisor/eddyliner/eddyguard series for hardness, case depth, and material verification, as well as crack and grinder burn detection. The AVIKO G3 Ball Scanner series (acquired 2019) provides high-speed bearing ball inspection up to 34,000 pcs/hr across COMPACT, STANDARD, ADVANCED, WET STEEL, and WET CERAMIC variants. Additional products include precision Diameter Sorters (3-100mm range), Ring Testers (Small/Large), the eddyrobot modular automated testing system, and the iORS optical reflection sensor. The company pioneered proprietary technologies including PMFT (Preventive Multi-Frequency Technology) and iSHA (Simultaneous Harmonic Analysis). Services encompass application consulting, system builder consulting, technical training, instrument calibration, spare parts, and annual certification/maintenance. The company operates globally with branches in Germany, USA, Czech Republic, and Switzerland, supported by an extensive partner network.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- AVIKO: High-speed ball scanner brand for bearing ball inspection, acquired in 2019. Offers AVIKO G3 series including COMPACT, STANDARD, ADVANCED, WET STEEL, and WET CERAMIC models.
- Sorting Solutions
- ibg NDT Systems
Products and services
- eddyQlab Ai Eddy current testing instrument for structure, hardness, and case depth measurement featuring AI-based evaluation for predictive hardness and case depth analysis, used by industrial quality labs and production teams.
- eddyvisor S Digital eddy current test instrument for structure and hardness testing as part of the hardness, case depth, and material verification product line, designed for industrial quality control.
- eddyvisor C 2-channel eddy current instrument for crack and grinder burn detection that powers the AVIKO ball scanners and ring testers, used for safety-critical NDT in production lines.
- eddyliner S Linear eddy current testing system for structure and hardness verification in production environments, used by manufacturers for inline quality assurance.
- eddyliner C Linear crack and grinder burn detection system for inline quality control of metallic components in continuous production.
- eddyguard S Eddy current instrument for structure testing used in diameter sorters for microstructure examination of bearing balls and related components.
- eddyguard C Crack detection instrument for grinder burn and surface defect identification on metallic components.
- eddyscan H / F / F mini / C Rotating Scanner Rotating scanner probes for high-speed crack and grinder burn detection, with multiple models (H, F, F mini, C) tailored to different application and component-size requirements.
- eddyrobot Modular semi-automatic system combining eddyvisor C with a Mecademic Meca 500 six-axis robot (±5 µm repeatability) for crack and grinder burn detection, supporting up to four interchangeable ET probes for production-floor, lab, or standalone inspections.
- AVIKO G3 Ball Scanner Series High-speed ball inspection systems for bearing balls offering up to 34,000 pcs/hr throughput, available in COMPACT, STANDARD, ADVANCED, WET STEEL, and WET CERAMIC variants for surface, subsurface, and microstructure testing.
- Diameter Sorter Series (0310 / 0820 / 1830 / 3060 / 4080 / 60100) Precision ball diameter sorting machines using LVDT probe measurement with ±0.15 µm repeatability, covering 3mm to 100mm diameters with 4–8 sorting groups, with optional eddy current microstructure testing upgrade for ferromagnetic steel detection.
- Ring Tester (Small and Large) Automated crack inspection systems for bearing inner and outer rings using line-scan examination powered by eddyvisor C; Small model handles 20–50mm diameter and Large model handles 45–100mm diameter.
- High Speed Ball Structure Sorter High-speed structure sorting machine for bearing balls used to classify components by microstructure and structure-related criteria in production environments.
- Application Consulting Consulting service that helps customers select the right eddy current test setup for their inspection tasks, provided by ibg and its global partner network.
- Technical Training Technical training on eddy current testing instruments and systems delivered to customers and channel partners.
- Instrument Check / Calibration Instrument check and calibration service, including ISO-authorized calibration for the entire ibg instrument series performed through partners such as Beijing BrightStars.
- Spares and Repairs Supply of spare parts and repair services for ibg eddy current testing instruments and systems.
- AVIKO Annual Certification and Maintenance Annual certification and preventive maintenance program specifically for AVIKO ball scanner systems to ensure ongoing measurement accuracy and uptime.
Quantifiable outcome
- 100% testing of safety-critical components for surface and sub-surface defects
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Companies that use ibg NDT Systems
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
ibg NDT Systems technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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AI maturity
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AI capability8 records
Feature7 records
ibg NDT Systems partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
34 partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Beijing BrightStars Science and Technology Corp.coreAuthorized representative for ibg in China since market entry. Maintains independent laboratory with IBG instruments for trial tests and demonstrations. ISO-authorized calibration services for entire IBG instrument series. Over 370 IBG hosts and 340 AVIKO systems operating in China.
- Berg Engineering & Sales Company, Inc.coreUS distributor since 1969 serving aerospace, oil and gas, medical equipment, industrial equipment, forgings, foundries, railroad, wind generation, military, and mills markets. Offers solutions, technical support, training, service, and calibration.
- Consenta spol. s r.o.coreCzech and Slovak Republics representative since December 1999. Professional approach with experienced staff, technical advice including 3D models, warranty and post-warranty service, and product training.
- Mytolerans ABcoreGeneral agent for Sweden since 2001, part of Momentum Group since September 2022. Specialized in metrology products and services including mechanical and optical measuring machines. 11 employees including 5 technicians.
- PT Sutton (PT. Sutton Gemilang Indonesia)coreIndonesian distributor serving steel industry, oil and gas, petrochemical, pulp and paper, and power generation. Offers NDT services and world-class products with customization capabilities.
- DreNDT Industries BVcoreDutch distributor representing ibg products in the Netherlands.
- Solutii CND S.R.L.coreRomanian representative since 2013. Second-generation company with over 30 years in NDT. Specializes in delivery, training, and commissioning of NDT installations. Active in bearing, racks, and milled parts sectors.
- LINGTEC Instruments Inc. / LINGTEC Instruments Pte Ltd.corePhilippines (LINGTEC Inc.) and Singapore (LINGTEC Pte Ltd.) distributors. LINGTEC aims to be the largest testing instrument solution company in Southeast Asia.
- pohl & pohl sp. z o.o.corePolish distributor offering eddy current systems. Emphasizes quality control and best solutions.
- Millenium Technical SalescoreCanadian distributor representing ibg for over 25 years. Helps implement eddy current testing solutions including parts handling and assembly components.
- Ken Automation Inc.coreJapanese distributor with over 30 years of experience dealing with ibg products.
- Super TecnologiacoreMexican distributor representing hi-tech state-of-the-art companies worldwide for over 30 years. Supplies effective solutions to customers.
- EnrizacoreMexican distributor based in Saltillo, Coahuila.
- Hijos de A. Ferrer-Dalmau, S.A. (FDndt)coreSpanish distributor offering automated quality control and process solutions through NDT. Enables 100% production inspection combining different non-destructive technologies.
- TMM Non-Destr. Insp. Co.coreTurkish distributor since 1992 (established 1987). Creates synergy by adding value to ibg products through marketing and selling.
- EuroHitec Co., LtdcoreKorean representative with 40-year history of ibg NDT technology. Offers top-notch NDT technology from Germany.
- TDKcoreSouth Korean sorting solution partner.
- Z-Check CorporationcoreUS distributor founded in 1997 specializing in NDT solutions. Provides portable testing solutions to complex fully automated testing machines.
- AVIKO (Acquisition)coreAcquired in 2019, AVIKO brings over 60 years of NDT expertise and manufactures the AVIKO G3 series of ball scanners. Extends ibg's product portfolio for bearing ball testing.
- Sorting Solutions (Acquisition)coreRecently acquired company with over 50 years of product history. Key player in designing and manufacturing specialized machinery for inspecting ball quality, diameter, and physical attributes.
- LINGTEC Instruments Pte Ltd.coreSingapore distributor for Southeast Asia region.
- HUST Vietnam Technical EquipmentcoreVietnamese distributor serving electronics, semiconductor, automotive, renewable energy manufacturing. Serves customers including Schaeffler, Datalogic, VinFast, Formosa, Hyosung.
- MMT ENGINEERING CO., LTD.coreThai distributor since 1994 marketing metallographic lab equipment, measuring and testing machines. Strong customer support.
- QUALISCO EURLcoreFrench representative since 2012. Founder became a daily user and customer before becoming distributor.
- LLC SAPATESTcoreKazakhstan distributor and market leader for NDT equipment, research and analytical equipment, services and consumables.
- Russell Fraser Sales PtycoreAustralian distributor based in Heathcote, NSW.
- PRODUCTIAcoreArgentinian distributor based in Córdoba.
- ATF Soluções em Montagem Ltda.coreBrazilian distributor helping customers increase productivity, quality and excellence in NDT inspection.
- Aban TechnologiescoreIndian distributor committed to being trusted NDT service provider. Offers remote support within 4 hours or 24 hours physical presence across India.
- EMUScoreCroatian distributor specializing in metrology, chemical analysis, computer vision, and material analysis solutions.
- Prüftechnik SrlcoreItalian distributor based in Cesano Boscone, Milan.
- Super TecnologiacoreMexican distributor representing hi-tech state-of-the-art companies worldwide for over 30 years.
- Jupiter Tech Kft.coreHungarian distributor founded in 2012 providing material testing/measuring equipment and support to industrial producers. Offers penetration, magnetic powder, visual, ultrasonic, eddy current, radiography, leak testing, coating, and element detection.
- Te Hung En Enterprise Co., Ltd. (DHN)coreTaiwanese professional sorting company with expertise in optical sorting, industrial automation, and eddy current technology.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
ibg NDT Systems competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Institut Dr. Foerster: German-headquartered specialist in eddy current and magnetic testing instruments for industrial NDT. Directly comparable to ibg in core technology (eddy current), target customer base (metalworking, automotive, aerospace, energy), and product architecture (test instruments and automated systems).
- Rohmann GmbH: German manufacturer of eddy current testing equipment for crack detection, material verification, and hardness sorting. Closely comparable to ibg in technology (eddy current), geography (Germany), and customer verticals (automotive, bearing, aerospace).
- Magnetic Analysis Corporation (MAC): US-based manufacturer of eddy current, ultrasonic, and flux leakage test systems for bars, tubes, wires, and components. Directly comparable to ibg in eddy current NDT equipment for inline metal component inspection, particularly in metallurgical and fastener applications.
- Helling (Hegewald & Peschke Meß- und Prüftechnik): German NDT equipment manufacturer specializing in eddy current and ultrasonic testing for industrial quality control. Comparable to ibg in geography, technology mix, and customer base across automotive and metalworking inspection.
Broad incumbents
- Evident (formerly Olympus Scientific Solutions): Global industrial NDT equipment manufacturer offering eddy current, ultrasonic, phased array, radiography, and visual inspection. Comparable as a broad incumbent in NDT with overlapping eddy current product lines targeting aerospace, manufacturing, and energy markets.
- Waygate Technologies (Baker Hughes): Industrial inspection and NDT equipment provider (formerly GE Inspection Technologies), offering eddy current, ultrasonic, and radiographic solutions. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing with ibg in automated inline inspection for automotive, aerospace, and energy customers.
- Sonatest: UK-based manufacturer of ultrasonic and eddy current flaw detectors for industrial NDT. Comparable as an established NDT equipment vendor with overlapping eddy current offerings serving aerospace, manufacturing, and oil & gas end markets.
- PRÜFTECHNIK (Fluke Reliability): Condition monitoring and NDT equipment vendor (now part of Fluke) offering eddy current, vibration analysis, and laser alignment. Comparable as an industrial inspection incumbent with eddy current overlap, particularly for rotating machinery and manufacturing QC.
Emerging players
- ATS (Automation, Tooling, Systems): Custom automation integrator incorporating NDT (including eddy current) into inline production cells for automotive and industrial customers. Comparable as an emerging player integrating eddy current inspection into turnkey manufacturing systems that compete for the same budgets as ibg's eddyrobot and special systems.
Others
- SGS Industrial Inspection: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services company with significant NDT inspection capabilities across energy, industrial, and aerospace. Adjacent to ibg as a downstream customer/channel partner for NDT instruments and as a competitor in service-based inspection delivery.
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Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Frequently asked questions about ibg NDT Systems
What does ibg NDT Systems do?
ibg NDT Systems (ibg Prüfcomputer GmbH) designs and manufactures eddy current testing instruments and automated systems for non-destructive testing of critical mass-produced metallic components. The product portfolio covers crack and grinder burn detection, structure and hardness verification, case depth and material verification, and high-speed bearing ball inspection/diameter sorting, complemented by application consulting, training, calibration, and maintenance services.
Is ibg NDT Systems a public or private company?
ibg NDT Systems is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was ibg NDT Systems founded?
ibg NDT Systems was founded in 1987. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is ibg NDT Systems based?
ibg NDT Systems is headquartered in Farmington Hills, United States, in the North America region.
How does ibg NDT Systems make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. NDT Instruments and Systems are the primary driver. The others are AVIKO Ball Scanners, diameter Sorters and professional Services.
Who are ibg NDT Systems's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Institut Dr. Foerster, Rohmann GmbH, Magnetic Analysis Corporation (MAC) and Helling (Hegewald & Peschke Meß- und Prüftechnik). Broad incumbents are Evident (formerly Olympus Scientific Solutions), Waygate Technologies (Baker Hughes), Sonatest and PRÜFTECHNIK (Fluke Reliability). ATS (Automation, Tooling, Systems) is listed as an emerging player. SGS Industrial Inspection is listed as an others.
Does ibg NDT Systems have an API?
No public API is recorded for ibg NDT Systems.
What industry is ibg NDT Systems in?
ibg NDT Systems's product category is Non-Destructive Testing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAFAI, NDT/NDE Inspection Equipment (Ultrasonic, eddy current, radiography, thermography), with a secondary code of EUAEAKAF, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Advanced Inspection (Phased Array, TOFD, Guided Wave). Its NAICS code is 334515 and its SIC code is 3825.