Acuren :: Drone & Robotic Inspection Services

Acuren is a leading North American provider of nondestructive testing (NDT), inspection, engineering, rope access, and related asset integrity services. With over 30 years of experience, more than 5,470 professionals, and 80+ locations across the continent, Acuren delivers reliable solutions for critical infrastructure in industries such as oil and gas, aerospace, power generation, manufacturing, mining, pipelines, and more. The company emphasizes safety, innovation, quality, and cost-effectiveness, helping clients minimize downtime, prevent failures, ensure regulatory compliance, and extend asset life. Recently, Acuren merged with NV5, expanding capabilities in geospatial, infrastructure, and compliance services for comprehensive TICC (Testing, Inspection, Certification, Compliance) offerings.

Acuren stands out through its integration of advanced technologies, including robotics and drones, into traditional inspection workflows. Their drone and robotic inspection services enable safe, efficient, non-intrusive assessments of hard-to-reach or hazardous assets. Robotic crawlers, ROVs (remotely operated vehicles), quadruped robots, and advanced aerial platforms allow detailed visual inspections, ultrasonic thickness measurements, infrared thermography, fugitive emissions detection, and more—without scaffolding or human entry into confined or elevated spaces. These tools reshape surveillance and data gathering, reducing operational costs and risks while delivering high-quality insights. Partnerships with leading robotics and drone manufacturers ensure access to cutting-edge equipment tailored for industrial environments.

Beyond robotics, Acuren offers a full spectrum of NDT methods: conventional techniques like radiography, ultrasonics, eddy current, and magnetic particle testing, alongside advanced NDE such as phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT), computed radiography, and fitness-for-service evaluations. Their engineering teams provide failure analysis, mechanical testing, laboratory services, and API 579-compliant assessments. Rope access services combine skilled technicians with trades like welding and insulation for efficient maintenance in challenging locations. Industry training programs ensure technicians maintain high standards, supporting certifications like NADCAP, ISO, and NAS410.

Success stories highlight Acuren‘s impact: restoring overpressurized vessels through fitness-for-service analysis, repairing bridge water mains with rope access and engineering, preserving fossils via radiography, and enabling renewable natural gas projects with pipeline expertise. Acquisitions, such as Alloyweld and ADV Integrity, have strengthened their footprint and service depth, particularly in energy sectors. Certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and others underscore their commitment to quality and safety.

Acuren serves a wide range of sectors with tailored solutions—ensuring aircraft safety in aerospace, maintaining pipeline integrity in oil & gas, or supporting infrastructure in construction and power generation. Their scale allows rapid mobilization, while the focus on people and technology drives innovation. As part of broader industry leadership, Acuren continues to evolve, incorporating robotics and digital tools to meet emerging challenges like hydrogen infrastructure inspection and digital transformation in asset management. This positions them as a trusted partner for operational reliability and safety across North America.