Silverwing UK Ltd

What Silverwing UK Ltd does

Silverwing UK Ltd was a UK-based non-destructive testing (NDT) company specializing in ultrasonic testing and inspection technologies, acquired by Eddyfi/NDT in May 2016 and rebranded as Eddyfi UK Ltd, with its headquarters relocated to Scorpio House, Rockingham Drive, Linford Wood, Milton Keynes MK14 6LY. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eddyfi Canada Inc., the UK entity serves the British and European markets as part of the group's broader global footprint spanning 13 countries and serving customers in more than 110 countries.

Eddyfi Technologies designs and manufactures advanced NDT inspection technologies spanning phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT), eddy current array (ECA), Total Focusing Method (TFM), Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL), Pulsed Eddy Current (PEC), Alternating Current Field Measurement (ACFM), Remote Visual Inspection (RVI), Long Range UT/Guided Wave (LRUT), Internal Rotary Inspection System (IRIS), and modular robotic crawlers (VersaTrax series). The portfolio is organized across five product lines: ET & UT Solutions, Eddyfi Robotics, Automated Vision Systems (Pavemetrics, Railmetrics), Nuclear Steam Generators (Zetec), and Remote Monitoring Solutions (Huggenberger, Senceive, Sensor Networks, Sisgeo). Proprietary software platforms (Magnifi with AI-enabled eddy current tube inspection, Capture, SIMS PRO, TubePro, ICON) integrate instruments, scanners, probes, and sensors into end-to-end inspection workflows certified to ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025, 10CFR50 Appendix B, and 10CFR21 for safety-critical nuclear and aerospace applications.

The business operates a B2B enterprise field-sales motion with a direct sales force across 19 offices worldwide, delivering quote-based hardware sales (instruments, scanners, probes, robotic crawlers), recurring software subscriptions (Magnifi, Capture, TubePro), professional services (Eddyfi Academy training, Customer Success Program), and ATEC rental channel partnerships in North America. Customers include OEMs, asset owners, and service companies in aerospace, energy, oil and gas, nuclear, mining, transportation, maritime, civil infrastructure, and rail/automotive verticals, with named users including Shell, Ford, Port Authority, and BroadSea ROV. The company was acquired by ESAB Corporation (NYSE: ESAB) on June 2, 2026, and now operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary within ESAB's industrial compounder portfolio.

Name

Silverwing UK Ltd

Legal name

Eddyfi Canada Inc.

Website

https://silverwingndt.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eddyfi Technologies (formerly Silverwing UK Ltd) designs advanced non-destructive testing instruments, software, and robotic inspection systems, serving OEMs, asset owners, and service companies in aerospace, oil and gas, nuclear, and power generation across more than 110 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Destructive Testing Equipment

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Pressure Equipment, Boilers & Heat Exchanger Inspection (EUAEAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inspection, Integrity & Testing Services (NDT, Well Integrity, Corrosion, QA/QC) (EUALABAO), Tank, Vessel & Pipeline Inspection/Cleaning/Repair (API/ASME) (IMAIACAH), Marine Surveys, Testing & NDT (Thickness Gauging, UT/MPI, Pressure Testing, Commissioning) (TLAHAMAK), Rotating Equipment Inspection & Vibration Diagnostics (Turbines, Compressors, Pumps) (EUAEAHAJ)

Keywords

• Non-destructive testing equipment
• Phased array ultrasonic testing
• Eddy current inspection
• Pipeline integrity inspection
• Robotic inspection crawlers

Headquarters

HQ city

Swansea

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. NDT Instrumentation and Equipment Sales: Sale of advanced non-destructive testing instruments including phased array ultrasonic testers, eddy current array systems, and supporting equipment to OEMs, asset owners, and service companies
2. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Providing software solutions including Magnifi, Capture, SIMS PRO, TubePro, and other specialized NDT software platforms with periodic updates and support
3. Robotic Inspection Solutions: Sale and deployment of robotic inspection systems including VersaTrax crawlers, remote visual inspection cameras, and custom robotic solutions
4. Probes and Sensors: Specialized probes and sensors for various NDT applications including PAUT probes, MFL tubing probes, PEC probes, surface probes, and tubing probes
5. Inspection Scanners: Sale of inspection scanners including semi-automated solutions like PaintBrush2 for corrosion mapping and weld inspection applications
6. Professional Services and Training: Eddyfi Academy providing training programs and the Customer Success Program supporting customers in maximizing inspection capabilities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Silverwing UK Ltd (now operating as Eddyfi UK Ltd) sells and services advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) inspection instruments, multi-technology inspection software, specialized probes and scanners, and modular robotic crawlers for asset integrity management. The portfolio includes portable and semi-automated PAUT, TFM, ECA, MFL, IRIS, guided wave, and ACFM instruments (Cypher, Ectane 3, Sonyks, Panther 2, Gekko, Mantis, Lyft, FloormapX, Swift M), robotic inspection crawlers (VersaTrax series), and supporting software platforms (Magnifi, Capture, TubePro, SIMS PRO, ICON). Offerings target OEMs, asset owners, and inspection service companies in aerospace, oil and gas, nuclear, power generation, mining, rail, maritime, and civil infrastructure markets.

Product overview

Eddyfi Technologies (formerly Silverwing UK Ltd) provides a comprehensive portfolio of non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions organized into five product lines: ET & UT Solutions (eddyfi.com), Eddyfi Robotics, Automated Vision Systems (Pavemetrics, Railmetrics), Nuclear Steam Generators (Zetec), and Remote Monitoring Solutions (Huggenberger, Senceive, Sensor Networks, Sisgeo). The core product portfolio includes portable and semi-automated ultrasonic inspection instruments (Cypher, Gekko, Panther 2, Mantis), multi-technology platforms (Ectane 3), guided wave systems (Sonyks, Teletest), pipeline inspection solutions (Swift M, FloormapX, Pipescan HD, WeldXprt), robotic inspection crawlers (VersaTrax series), tube inspection systems (IRIS UT Kits, Probot, TubePro, Amigo 2), and specialized software (Magnifi, Capture, SIMS PRO, ICON). The company serves key industries including aerospace, energy, oil & gas, nuclear power, mining, and transportation with inspection technologies for corrosion mapping, weld inspection, and defect detection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eddyfi Robotics: Formerly Inuktun Services Ltd, provides advanced robotic inspection and maintenance solutions including VersaTrax crawlers, ICON controllers, and custom OnSpec Robotics.
• Zetec
• Pavemetrics
• Railmetrics
• Huggenberger
• Senceive
• Sensor Networks
• Sisgeo

Products and services

• Cypher Advanced portable phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) and TFM platform for field inspections with intuitive design and rugged durability.
• Ectane 3 Multi-technology inspection instrument supporting eddy current, eddy current array, and ultrasonic technologies for comprehensive tube and surface inspections.
• Magnifi Advanced multi-technology data acquisition and analysis software platform for tube inspections, with AI-powered features for eddy current tube inspection reliability.
• Sonyks Next-generation guided wave testing instrument with magnetostrictive and piezoelectric collar options for long-range pipeline inspection, including buried pipelines.
• Panther 2 High-speed portable phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) and TFM instrument for industrial applications.
• Gekko Portable ultrasonic inspection system supporting PAUT, TOFD, and TFM methods for weld and corrosion inspection.
• Swift M Pipeline corrosion mapping scanner using magnetic flux leakage (MFL) technology for tank and pipeline bottom inspection.
• FloormapX Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) tank bottom inspection system for storage tank assessment.
• WeldXprt Complete Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT) solution for pipeline girth weld inspection combining software, ultrasonic instrumentation, and motorized scanner in an integrated workflow optimized for onshore and offshore construction.
• VersaTrax Inspection Crawlers Modular robotic crawlers for remote visual inspection in confined spaces, ductwork, and complex geometries across horizontal, vertical, magnetic, and cleaning applications.
• TubePro Tube inspection software for heat exchanger tubing with enhanced reporting capabilities.
• Capture Data acquisition and analysis software supporting PAUT, TOFD, and TFM methods with intuitive interface and complete TFM tool suite.
• SIMS PRO Tank inspection software for managing and analyzing storage tank inspection data.
• Lyft Corrosion mapping and weld inspection instrument using encoded scanners.

Quantifiable outcome

• $250k savings per site by avoiding unnecessary tank replacements through robotic inspection
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• SisgeocoreTechnology or Integration · 10 June 2025Founded in 1993 and headquartered near Milan, Italy, Sisgeo has built a global reputation for precision, reliability, and innovation in geotechnical sensing. The acquisition adds geotechnical sensing capabilities to Eddyfi's remote monitoring solutions portfolio.
• Sensor Networks Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 23 October 2023Acquired by Previan in May 2023, Sensor Networks provides remote inspection and monitoring tools for security elements. The acquisition expanded Eddyfi's PAUT solutions offering as a one-stop-shop for ultrasonic testing integration.
• ZetecflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 January 2022Acquired from Roper Technologies in January 2022, Zetec is a major NDT industry player with global engineering and manufacturing centers in Quebec, Canada and Snoqualmie, Washington, USA, plus excellence centers in Houston, Paris, Seoul, and Shanghai. Zetec serves nuclear power, aerospace, defense, rail, and manufacturing industries.
• Inuktun Services Ltd (Eddyfi Robotics)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2019Acquired in February 2019, Inuktun is a leader in advanced robotic inspection and maintenance solutions. Renamed Eddyfi Robotics, the company brings modular, mobile, industrial robotic systems for remote inspection in tough environments across industries worldwide.
• Teletest (Plant Integrity and TWI)coreTechnology or Integration · 16 October 2017Acquired from Plant Integrity and TWI in October 2017, Teletest is the original guided wave testing technology (launched 25 years ago) for pipeline inspection including buried pipelines. Sonyks is the next-generation successor to Teletest Focus+.
• TSC Inspection SystemscoreTechnology or Integration · 17 May 2017Acquired in May 2017, TSC Inspection Systems expanded Eddyfi's portfolio of non-destructive testing technologies and market presence.
• SilverwingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2016Acquired in May 2016, Silverwing was a UK-based NDT company specializing in ultrasonic testing and inspection technologies. Silverwing UK Ltd is now known as Eddyfi UK Ltd, serving the UK and European markets.
• Advanced Test Equipment Corp. (ATEC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorATEC is a leading North American provider of test and measurement equipment rentals and has joined Eddyfi Robotics' Preferred Rental Supplier program, making ATEC the preferred rental partner for Eddyfi Robotics products in North America.
• Zetec (sub-brand for Nuclear Steam Generators)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZetec serves as Eddyfi's brand for nuclear steam generator inspection solutions, leveraging 50 years of experience in nuclear NDT applications.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sonatest: UK-based Sonatest manufactures ultrasonic flaw detectors, phased array, and eddy current instruments, directly competing with Eddyfi's portable UT and ECT product lines in aerospace, energy, and manufacturing markets.
• MISTRAS Group: MISTRAS Group is a direct NDT peer combining proprietary inspection equipment with outsourced NDT services for oil & gas, power, aerospace, and infrastructure, competing head-to-head across both instruments and field services.
• Evident (formerly Olympus Industrial): Evident, spun out of Olympus in 2022, is the largest direct competitor in NDT instruments with overlapping PAUT, eddy current, ultrasonic, and phased array product lines serving the same aerospace, oil & gas, power, and automotive customers.
• Baker Hughes (Waygate Technologies / former GE Inspection Technologies): Baker Hughes acquired Waygate Technologies (formerly GE Inspection Technologies), offering competing industrial CT, ultrasonic, and phased array NDT solutions plus a broader oilfield services portfolio that overlaps with Eddyfi's oil & gas and power customers.

Broad incumbents

• SGS SA: SGS is a global TIC incumbent providing industrial inspection and NDT services in oil & gas, mining, and infrastructure, competing indirectly with Eddyfi via service-led contracts that can disintermediate equipment sales.
• Applus+ IDIADA: Applus+ is a large TIC (testing, inspection, certification) incumbent offering NDT services alongside broader automotive, aerospace, and energy certification, competing for outsourced inspection budgets that could otherwise fund Eddyfi equipment purchases.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a global TIC incumbent serving oil & gas, power, marine, and industrial clients with integrated inspection services that sometimes include NDT equipment procurement, competing indirectly with Eddyfi's equipment-first go-to-market.
• TÜV Rheinland: TÜV Rheinland operates industrial inspection and certification services across energy, mobility, and infrastructure, occasionally procuring NDT equipment and competing for the same asset integrity and compliance budgets as Eddyfi.

Emerging players

• Honeybee Robotics (Ensign-Bickford Industries): Honeybee Robotics, now part of Ensign-Bickford Industries, develops robotic inspection and intervention systems for space, defense, and industrial applications, overlapping with Eddyfi Robotics' crawler and RVI offerings.
• Sonotec (Sonotechnik Austria): Sonotec specializes in ultrasonic testing, non-destructive testing sensors, and acoustic emission with growing overlap in eddy current and UT probes, positioned as a more specialized emerging competitor to Eddyfi's probe portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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