Waygate Technologies has been named the 2026 Global Company of the Year in the remote visual inspection industry by Frost & Sullivan, recognizing the company’s performance in innovation, strategy execution, and customer impact within the non-destructive testing (NDT) sector.
The recognition highlights Waygate Technologies’ role in advancing remote visual inspection technologies and strengthening its position in the global inspection and asset integrity market. Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a benchmarking framework focused on strategy effectiveness and execution.
"Brand strength at Waygate Technologies derives from consistent outcomes and sustained confidence within professional inspection circles," said Prem Shanmugam, VP & Global Practice Area Leader at Frost & Sullivan.
The award reflects the company’s long-term growth strategy built around digital innovation, ecosystem partnerships, and ongoing product development in inspection technologies. Waygate Technologies has continued to invest in imaging systems, software platforms, and integrated inspection workflows designed to support asset-intensive industries such as aerospace, power generation, oil and gas, and advanced manufacturing.
A key component of the company’s portfolio is its remote visual inspection (RVI) technology suite, which includes video borescopes, pan-tilt-zoom camera systems, and cloud-based inspection platforms. These solutions are designed to provide high-definition imaging, measurement capabilities, and digital inspection data management that can support predictive maintenance and asset reliability programs.
"As one of the leading NDT brands, we always strive to offer the best inspection solution on the market with the greatest added value for our customers," said Michael Bellamy, CEO of Waygate Technologies, a Baker Hughes business. "We are very grateful for this award, which reflects the special commitment and dedication of our entire team."
Waygate Technologies has also focused on enhancing inspection workflows and customer experience through digital tools and service delivery models. Its inspection ecosystem includes guided inspection procedures such as Menu Directed Inspection and the InspectionWorks cloud platform, which enables structured inspection workflows and digital collaboration across inspection teams.
Frost & Sullivan noted that the company’s partner-led delivery model and localized service approach have supported adoption across a wide range of industries that rely on nondestructive testing for asset integrity and operational safety.
The Global Company of the Year Recognition is awarded annually to organizations demonstrating strong strategic development and execution, resulting in improvements in market positioning, customer value, and industry impact. According to Frost & Sullivan, the recognition highlights companies shaping their industries through innovation, growth strategy, and operational excellence.
