PROtect, LLC, a leader in safety, reliability, and compliance services, has partnered with German firm sentin GmbH to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) into industrial inspection services, becoming the first North American provider to offer comprehensive AI-powered inspections as a service.
The collaboration begins with the application of AI to Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), automating tasks such as defect detection, measurements, and quality validation. sentin’s proprietary platform processes inspection data rapidly and consistently, removing the variability of human interpretation.
“While our competitors continue using manual interpretation methods by default, we’re implementing technology that fundamentally changes how inspections are delivered,” said Nathan VanderGriend, CEO of PROtect. “This is all about providing the most accurate and efficient inspection service for our customers.”
The AI-driven system addresses persistent industry challenges—such as inconsistent results, lengthy manual analysis, and the risk of missed defects—while enabling faster turnaround and enhanced accuracy.
“PROtect’s commitment to innovation and extensive industry relationships make them the ideal partner to demonstrate AI’s transformative potential,” said Christian Els, CEO of sentin.
The partnership integrates sentin’s EXPLORER platform with PROtect’s field services, benefiting clients in sectors including oil & gas, chemical, pharmaceutical, power generation, construction, manufacturing, and renewables. Future expansions will cover additional NDT methods, inspection types, and advanced data analysis services.
Reference: https://protect.llc/2025/08/11/protect-partners-with-sentin/
