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Specialists assessed which detection methods could see through copper and stainless steel.
Case Study · Technology Scouting
Seeing through metal to check the fit.
A European plumbing and heating manufacturer needed a simple way to confirm a pipe sits correctly inside a metal fitting. We scouted low-cost, portable sensing options, consulted experts and recommended the top solutions and partners.
The Client
The client is a European manufacturer and supplier of plumbing and heating systems. It wanted an inexpensive, portable and simple way to check the position of a pipe in a fitting.
The Challenge
Hidden joints.
Confirm the fit.
Prescouter was asked to identify low-cost technologies that can detect through copper or stainless steel fittings to confirm a pipe is properly placed in a joint.
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Cost
Low cost
Within a tight budget.
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Portability
Fully portable
Easy to carry and use.
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Simplicity
Simple to use
Clear results without complexity.
Our Approach
Starting broad, then narrowing by cost and ease of use.
Brainstorming
2expert brainstorming sessions
Generate ideas
Group sessions with experts surfaced new ways to confirm pipe position inside a fitting.
Recommendations
3top solutions recommended
Pick the best
We filtered options by budget, portability, ease of use and simplicity to find the top 3.
The Outcome
Three solutions and partners to build them.
Prescouter combined technology landscaping, 5 expert interviews, 2 brainstorming sessions and direct outreach to map options and their pain points. It then recommended the top 3 solutions and pinpointed potential R&D partners to develop them.
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Solutions
3 top solutions
Ranked for cost and simplicity.
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Risks
Pain points mapped
For each technology considered.
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Partners
R&D partners
Ready to develop a solution.
The best inspection tool is often the simplest one that works. Setting clear constraints early keeps the search focused.
Let’s Talk
What could a simple sensor solve for you?
Set your constraints, scout the options and find partners to develop the answer. Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll help you get there.
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