NDTS and Spirit AeroSystems Launch OTIS: A Next-Generation Optical Inspection System Revolutionizing Aerospace Quality Control

November 12, 2025

New Richmond, WI – November 2025 — NDT Solutions (NDTS), a leading innovator in advanced nondestructive testing and inspection technologies, released the Optical Topographic Inspection System (OTIS), an intelligent optical inspection solution developed by Spirit AeroSystems and now manufactured and distributed exclusively by NDTS. OTIS marks a transformative step in aerospace quality assurance, replacing legacy tactile gauges and manual recordkeeping with a fully digital, real-time inspection workflow.

OTIS captures micron-level 3D surface and fastener data, enabling manufacturers and maintenance teams to detect minute variations in height, profile, and surface condition. The system integrates seamlessly with digital twin environments, automatically comparing inspection data to CAD models and tolerance maps.

Equipped with real-time spatial tracking and augmented reality visualization, OTIS provides technicians with intuitive on-part guidance—displaying pass/fail results directly onto the aircraft surface. The result is faster, more accurate inspections with up to 40% reduction in cycle time and full traceability for AS9100 and FAA compliance.

“OTIS represents the future of aerospace inspection,” said Larry Culbertson, COO / RL3. “By merging precision optics, intelligent analytics, and digital integration, we’re empowering manufacturers and maintainers to achieve unprecedented reliability and efficiency. It’s the next evolution in NDTS’s commitment to improving safety through innovation.”

Key Features and Benefits

· Automated Measurement: Eliminates operator subjectivity for consistent results.

· Geolocated Data Logging: Enables traceability and trend analysis through x/y/z coordinate tracking.

· Digital Twin Integration: Compares real-time measurements directly against CAD models.

· Augmented Reality Feedback: Reduces inspection time and training requirements.

· Flexible Deployment: Supports handheld, robotic, and multi-station configurations for all production environments.

OTIS has already been integrated into major OEM fuselage and wing assembly lines, demonstrating its performance and reliability under real-world production conditions. Designed for both handheld and robotic deployment, OTIS ensures every fastener and surface feature is inspected to the highest aerospace standards.

With this collaboration, NDTS continues its leadership in advanced inspection automation, offering customers smarter, faster, and more reliable solutions for structural integrity assurance across both commercial and military aircraft programs.

About NDT Solutions (NDTS)

NDT Solutions (NDTS) is a leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced inspection systems and automation technologies. From ultrasonic and eddy current systems to optical and robotic solutions, NDTS delivers intelligent inspection tools that ensure quality, safety, and compliance across aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.

Learn more at www.ndts.com or contact sales@ndts.com | 833.999.NDTS (6387)