# GrindoSonic > “Non-destructive material characterization using Impulse Excitation Technique (IET). Over 60 years of experience, 1700+ systems deployed in 50+ countries.” - Canonical entity: https://readyscan.ai/entities/grindosonic-q141532227 - Website listed in the source snapshot: https://grindosonic.com/ - Category: [Manufacturing](https://readyscan.ai/directory/manufacturing) - Machine record: https://readyscan.ai/discovery/entities/grindosonic-q141532227.json - Material fingerprint: fnv1a64:e2777f7c6f92af3b - Entity revision: fnv1a64:6ea92a2278ae5b68 - Published: 2026-10-25 - Modified: 2026-10-25 ## Products & services ### [HT1200 - High-Temperature Testing Option up to 1200°C](https://readyscan.ai/entities/grindosonic-q141532227#company-offering-content-native-digital-agencies-e14d57e823320fe1-offering-b49f7338d605ffed689b) “GrindoSonic HT1200 high-temperature option for measuring elastic properties at temperatures up to 1200°C. Pairs with any GrindoSonic solution for ceramics, composites, and advanced materials.” [Product website](https://grindosonic.com/products/ht1200/) Sources: https://grindosonic.com/products/ht1200/ ### [HT1600 - High-Temperature Testing Option up to 1600°C](https://readyscan.ai/entities/grindosonic-q141532227#company-offering-content-native-digital-agencies-e14d57e823320fe1-offering-2fa11bfbd2aecb3e0225) “GrindoSonic HT1600 high-temperature option for measuring elastic properties at temperatures up to 1600°C. Pairs with any GrindoSonic solution for refractories, advanced ceramics, and extreme materials research.” [Product website](https://grindosonic.com/products/ht1600/) Sources: https://grindosonic.com/products/ht1600/ ### [In-Line System - Production Quality Control](https://readyscan.ai/entities/grindosonic-q141532227#company-offering-content-native-digital-agencies-e14d57e823320fe1-offering-c48e32b3c55cc4e92bdc) “Production-integrated measurement system for high-speed quality control of mass-produced components like gears, bearings, and valves.” [Product website](https://grindosonic.com/products/in-line-system/) Sources: https://grindosonic.com/products/in-line-system/ ### [LT85 - Low-Temperature Testing Option down to -85°C](https://readyscan.ai/entities/grindosonic-q141532227#company-offering-content-native-digital-agencies-e14d57e823320fe1-offering-39045e980098becf956a) “GrindoSonic LT85 low-temperature option for measuring elastic properties from -85°C to +180°C. Pairs with any GrindoSonic solution for polymers, composites, and cryogenic materials research.” [Product website](https://grindosonic.com/products/lt85/) Sources: https://grindosonic.com/products/lt85/ ## Company details - [Founded](https://readyscan.ai/entities/grindosonic-q141532227#company-fact-wikidata-p571-beedfb7d118c41a9): 1966-03-22 Sources: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Special:EntityData/Q141532227.json?revision=2549998747 ## Questions & answers ### [What is GrindoSonic?](https://readyscan.ai/entities/grindosonic-q141532227#company-answer-content-native-digital-agencies-e14d57e823320fe1-a-6aba764cd2ebd0c5597c) “GrindoSonic is a Belgian manufacturer of non-destructive testing equipment based on Impulse Excitation Technique (IET). Founded by Joseph Lemmens in 1966, GrindoSonic has shipped over 1,700 systems to 50+ countries. The instruments measure elastic properties including Young's modulus, shear modulus, Poisson's ratio, and damping from a single tap, without damaging the sample.” Sources: https://grindosonic.com/ ### [What is Impulse Excitation Technique (IET)?](https://readyscan.ai/entities/grindosonic-q141532227#company-answer-content-native-digital-agencies-e14d57e823320fe1-a-3cf37765c889800dfc58) “Impulse Excitation Technique (IET) is a non-destructive test method standardized under ASTM E1876. A light mechanical tap excites a sample's natural vibration frequencies, which are captured by a sensor and analyzed to calculate elastic properties (Young's modulus E, shear modulus G, Poisson's ratio, and damping) in under one second with 0.1 ppm resolution.” Sources: https://grindosonic.com/ ### [What materials can GrindoSonic test?](https://readyscan.ai/entities/grindosonic-q141532227#company-answer-content-native-digital-agencies-e14d57e823320fe1-a-b815eb0a692ed54dbcdd) “GrindoSonic systems test virtually any solid material: metals and alloys, advanced ceramics, refractories, composites, polymers, concrete, glass, carbon and graphite, natural stone, sintered materials, and additive manufactured parts. The technique works on samples from a few millimeters to large structural components.” Sources: https://grindosonic.com/ ### [How does the GrindoSonic In-Line System integrate with production lines?](https://readyscan.ai/entities/grindosonic-q141532227#company-answer-content-native-digital-agencies-e14d57e823320fe1-a-bd89e67c8d76ad2aab57) “The In-Line System connects to your PLC via the IL Box interface, which handles bi-directional communication: triggering measurements, receiving GO/NOGO signals, and logging data. It supports PLC and OPC-UA protocols for integration with modern manufacturing execution systems.” Sources: https://grindosonic.com/products/in-line-system/ ### [How fast is the In-Line System?](https://readyscan.ai/entities/grindosonic-q141532227#company-answer-content-native-digital-agencies-e14d57e823320fe1-a-2cc743f887c6691d608c) “A full test cycle (excitation, measurement, analysis, GO/NOGO decision) completes in under 1 second. That speed allows 100% inspection of every part on high-speed production lines without bottlenecks.” Sources: https://grindosonic.com/products/in-line-system/ ### [What types of production defects can the In-Line System detect?](https://readyscan.ai/entities/grindosonic-q141532227#company-answer-content-native-digital-agencies-e14d57e823320fe1-a-9dcef2dc79769e5dc86f) “Any defect that shifts resonance frequency or damping: cracks, porosity, incorrect microstructure, wrong material composition, dimensional deviations, and incomplete heat treatment. Manufacturers use it for 100% inspection of gears, bearings, brake discs, valves, and turbine blades.” Sources: https://grindosonic.com/products/in-line-system/ ### [Does the In-Line System require operator intervention?](https://readyscan.ai/entities/grindosonic-q141532227#company-answer-content-native-digital-agencies-e14d57e823320fe1-a-e79b92fc806ac91c0531) “No. Once configured, the system runs 24/7 without operator input. The external impulse device delivers consistent excitation, the MK7 processes the signal, and the IL Box sends the GO/NOGO result to the PLC.” Sources: https://grindosonic.com/products/in-line-system/ ## Company sources - [GrindoSonic website](https://grindosonic.com/) — grindosonic.com · [Related Ready Scan knowledge](https://readyscan.ai/sources/source-e14d57e823320fe1) - [grindosonic.com/products/ht1200/](https://grindosonic.com/products/ht1200/) — grindosonic.com · [Related Ready Scan knowledge](https://readyscan.ai/sources/source-32ce63fa220ea79c) - [grindosonic.com/products/ht1600/](https://grindosonic.com/products/ht1600/) — grindosonic.com · [Related Ready Scan knowledge](https://readyscan.ai/sources/source-ffb9a85af3cd6f48) - [grindosonic.com/products/in-line-system/](https://grindosonic.com/products/in-line-system/) — grindosonic.com · [Related Ready Scan knowledge](https://readyscan.ai/sources/source-e4f5f1dc59935169) - [grindosonic.com/products/lt85/](https://grindosonic.com/products/lt85/) — grindosonic.com · [Related Ready Scan knowledge](https://readyscan.ai/sources/source-ada99738ff8d21c8) - [wikidata.org/wiki/Special:EntityData/Q141532227.json](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Special:EntityData/Q141532227.json?revision=2549998747) — wikidata.org · [Related Ready Scan knowledge](https://readyscan.ai/sources/source-b597218363cca9f1) ## Continue reading - Discover the bounded graph: https://readyscan.ai/api/v1/ai-search/discovery - Retrieve this entity evidence: https://readyscan.ai/api/v1/ai-search/entities/grindosonic-q141532227/evidence ## Publication boundary - This public-sourced record brings together company information and its sources. 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