T14 – Collaborative Research Centre 871: Regeneration of Complex Capital Goods

T14 - 3D endoscopy and damage detection in confined spaces

The inspection of engine components in confined, hard-to-reach spaces places high demands on imaging measurement systems. Although conventional endoscopes provide two-dimensional views, they offer little scope for the precise evaluation of complex geometries or quantitative damage analysis. The T14 transfer project relies on modern 3D endoscopic methods to significantly improve damage detection in real MRO environments and enable reliable geometric recording even under limited visibility conditions.

Motivation

In regenerative engine maintenance, early detection and classification of damage is essential in order to plan repair paths precisely and avoid unnecessary dismantling. 3D endoscopy systems offer great potential here, but their performance has been limited to date by extreme installation spaces and unfavorable lighting conditions. The aim of the project is to develop an endoscopic 3D measurement and evaluation system that provides robust depth information despite geometric restrictions, thereby sustainably increasing the reliability of damage analysis.

Project Partners

MTU Maintenance Hannover GmbH

Responsible Institutes

The project is managed by the Institute of Measurement and Automatic Control .