Gekko Phased-array Flaw Detector Jun 2026

Weighing just 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs), the Gekko is 30% lighter than legacy units. It features:

| Specification | Gekko Rating | | :--- | :--- | | Number of Channels | 64:64 (64 elements firing, 64 receiving) | | Maximum Pulser Voltage | 110V (for high-attenuation composites) | | Digitizer Frequency | 100 MHz, 12-bit | | TFM Resolution | 1024 x 1024 points | | Battery Life | 6 hours (hot-swappable) | | Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Gigabit Ethernet, 2x USB 3.0 | gekko phased-array flaw detector

Inspection of friction stir welds in aluminum fuselage panels. The Gekko’s low wedge delay allows for near-surface resolution down to 0.5mm, catching lack-of-penetration defects missed by conventional PAUT. Weighing just 2

Unlike conventional single-probe ultrasonics, phased-array systems use a multi-element probe (typically 16 to 256 individual piezoelectric elements). The Gekko’s software fires these elements in precise, timed sequences (phasing) to steer, focus, and sweep an ultrasonic beam electronically. Unlike conventional single-probe ultrasonics

The primary distinction of the Gekko compared to legacy PAUT units is its native support for Full Matrix Capture (FMC) and the Total Focusing Method (TFM).