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A new frontier in wind blade integrity

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With internal blade inspection fast becoming a critical pillar of wind turbine maintenance, Brazil-based Arthwind is leading the charge. Executive Director Armando Costa explains how the company’s unique blend of technology, methodology and in-depth manufacturing expertise is helping operators across Latin America, and beyond, detect damage earlier, reduce risks and scale smarter O&M strategies.

PES: Welcome Armando. Arthwind has established itself as a key player in wind blade internal inspection, an area that’s gaining urgent relevance as the global wind fleet ages. Before we look at the technology, could you start by giving our readers a brief introduction to the business?

Armando Costa: Arthwind was founded in 2017 in Brazil, bringing to the market an integrated approach has helped Arthwind stand out in the Latin American market.

Today, we are a team of over 130 professionals fully dedicated to inspection and engineering recommendations for wind blade O&M management. We operate a fleet of more than 70 rovers and autonomous drones across Latin America and are reaching this month the milestone of 100,000 inspections in wind blades. We work closely with major OEMs and operators in the region and are present throughout the entire blade lifecycle, from manufacturing and wind farm construction to the operational phase.

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