Therness - AI-Powered Welding Inspection
About Therness
Therness is a cutting-edge spinoff company specializing in real-time thermal, visual, and audio AI inspection systems for welding processes. Our mission is to ensure 100% weld verification with zero guesswork, revolutionizing quality control in manufacturing through advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions.
🚀 Company Overview
Therness leverages cutting-edge thermography and AI technologies to monitor welding processes and assess the mechanical and thermal properties of materials and components. Originating from the Thexor research group at Politecnico di Torino, which boasts over 30 years of expertise in thermography and NDT, Therness brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the field.
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🎯 Key Achievements
- Tech4Planet Investment: Selected for Tech4Planet’s Pre-seed investment program
- Proven Results: European heavy manufacturing company achieved €1.2M annual savings and 85% reduction in scrap
- Market Impact: Operating in the €18.4 billion global NDT market
- 100% Verification: Automated thermographic system ensures complete observation of welding operations
🔧 Product Portfolio
Therness offers a comprehensive range of monitoring solutions:
- Entry-level thermal systems for basic welding monitoring
- Advanced multi-modal platforms combining thermal, visual, and audio inspection
- HeatCore™ thermal camera system for precision temperature monitoring
- SugarCube Cam™ for compact, high-performance inspection
- Real-time AI analysis for instant anomaly detection
🏭 Industry Applications
Our solutions are designed for:
- Heavy Manufacturing: Automotive, aerospace, and construction industries
- Quality Control: Real-time weld verification and defect detection
- Process Optimization: Enhanced efficiency and reduced waste
- Safety Enhancement: Improved workplace safety through automated monitoring
📊 Success Stories
European Heavy Manufacturing Case Study:
- €1.2M annual savings achieved through improved process efficiency
- 85% reduction in scrap through early defect detection
- 100% weld verification ensuring zero quality issues
🔬 Research Foundation
Therness is backed by Tech4Planet, Italy’s National Technology Transfer Hub for environmental sustainability, initiated by CDP Venture Capital SGR. The initiative brings together top institutions:
- Politecnico di Milano
- Politecnico di Torino
- Politecnico di Bari
Key Partners:
- PoliHub, I3P, and BINP (Technical Partners)
- Fondazione Politecnico di Milano, a2a, Gruppo Iren, NEVA SGR (Co-investors)
- Joule (Eni’s business school) and Snam (Corporate Partners)
📚 Related Research
This spinoff builds upon extensive research conducted at Politecnico di Torino:
Research Areas:
- Active Thermography for NDT Applications
- Machine Learning in Welding Process Monitoring
- Computer Vision for Industrial Inspection
- Real-time Quality Control Systems
🔗 Project Details
- Duration: April 22, 2024 - April 21, 2036
- Scientific Coordinator: Prof. Raffaella Sesana
- Project Type: Non-commercial Collaborative Agreements
- Involved Structures: DIMEAS - Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Partner: Tech4Planet S.r.l.
📖 Resources
Core Solutions:
- QMS Copilot™ - ISO 9001-aligned, AI-powered Quality Management System
- Complete Product Portfolio - HeatCore™, VisiCore™, SugarCube Cam™, and more
Additional Resources:
Therness represents the successful translation of academic research into industrial innovation, demonstrating the power of university-industry collaboration in advancing manufacturing technologies.
