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Measurement & Control Solutions

trueDGS Angle Beam Probes

Ultrasonic Probes

A New Level of DGS Accuracy and Reliability for Single Element Angle
Beam Probes and Ultrasonic Phased arrays

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a wide range of applications.
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to straight beam compression probes because of the
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New, patent-pending trueDGS technology from the

Inspection Technologies business of GE Measurement &
Control Solutions has allowed the company to develop
and introduce a range of ultrasonic trueDGS angle beam
probes which:

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modeling and trueDGS angle beam probes can now be
produced to provide a virtually perfect match with their
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trueDGS angle beam probes feature innovative,

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