Everest Mentor Flex+ Video Borescope for High‑Confidence Remote Visual Inspection

A 6.2mm Working Channel Solution for Complex Inspection Findings

The 6.2mm internal working channel probe expands the Mentor Flex+ video borescope from inspection into active problem resolution. Designed to address one of the most common inspection challenges, it allows inspectors to recover loose parts and debris from hard-to-reach areas avoiding costly disassembly of the asset. At 6.2mm diameter and 3.5m length, the probe balances access and durability while remaining compatible with the Mentor Flex+ QuickChange platform and new, improved optical tips. This capability helps inspection teams resolve foreign object debris issues immediately, reduce repeat inspections, and keep work moving when findings require more than visual confirmation. For inspectors and engineers responsible for approved outcomes, the 6.2mm working channel probe turns inspection findings into faster, more controlled decisions backed by documented results.

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Real3D Measurement for Accurate Defect Evaluation and Report Approval

The Real3D measurement capability of the Mentor Flex+ video borescope gives inspectors the ability to move beyond visual assessment and quantify defects with confidence. Using a fully surfaced 3D point cloud, Real3D measurement enables accurate sizing of cracks, corrosion, wear, and other indications, even on complex or curved surfaces. Inspectors can apply multiple measurement types including length, depth, point-to-line, area, and multi-segment. For engineers reviewing inspection results, this consistent measurement approach improves data reliability and reduces uncertainty during disposition decisions. By combining precise measurement with repeatable digital workflows, Real3D measurement supports inspection reports that are easier to validate, approve, and defend during audits or technical reviews.

Accurate measurement is critical to making informed inspection decisions. By generating a fully surfaced 3D point cloud, Real3D measurement provides a more complete and reliable representation of surface geometry, allowing inspectors to better understand true feature shape and depth. This richer data set supports more accurate and repeatable measurements, reducing uncertainty caused by limited viewing angles or incomplete surface capture. With clearer visualization and higher-quality measurement data, inspection teams can evaluate indications with greater confidence and make decisions based on a more precise understanding of actual conditions.

Always Up Gravity Sensor for Faster, More Consistent Navigation

The Always Up gravity sensor on the Mentor Flex+ video borescope helps inspectors maintain spatial awareness and inspection consistency in complex, confined spaces. Using a gravity sensor at the probe tip, the system displays a real‑time on‑screen up indicator and automatically maintains correct image orientation, eliminating the need for manual adjustments. Color‑coded orientation cues and a visible horizon line make it easier to understand probe position, even during tight articulation or long inspection runs. The Always Up gravity sensor makes navigating inside an asset easier and faster for all inspectors.

Maintaining proper image orientation is essential for efficient remote visual inspection, especially for less experienced inspectors. The Always Up gravity sensor automatically keeps images correctly aligned, making probe navigation more intuitive and reducing the learning curve during complex inspections. By eliminating disorienting image rotation caused by probe movement, inspectors can advance through components faster, maintain spatial awareness, and stay focused on identifying defects rather than correcting orientation. This built in guidance supports smoother inspections, faster decision making, and more consistent inspection results across aviation, power generation, and industrial applications.

Next-Level Image Quality in Every Scene.

TrueSight™ image quality on the Mentor Flex+ video borescope gives inspectors the clarity needed to identify, evaluate, and document indications with confidence. Advanced imaging combines higher resolution, improved light output, high-end tip optics, and intelligent image processing to reveal fine details that can be difficult to detect during remote visual inspection. Features such as Adaptive Noise Reduction, High Dynamic Range processing, Dark Boost, and optimized illumination help maintain clear visibility across a range of surface conditions. For engineers reviewing inspection results, consistently sharp and well‑lit images make findings easier to interpret, verify, and approve. By improving probability of detection and reducing ambiguity, TrueSight image quality strengthens visual evidence and supports inspection reports that meet quality and compliance expectations.

Boost Probability of Detection

Mentor Flex+ offers a suite of image processing tools that enhance image clarity in a variety of inspection scenes. The all new Adaptive Noise Reduction (ANR) feature uses frame averaging to dramatically reduce noise in still image captures. All cameras apply Gamma Correction, but Dark Boost assesses the content of scenes and intelligently adjusts levels to digitally brighten darker areas, such as those with bright foreground surfaces or glare, without overexposing or degrading the contrast of more uniform scenes. Similarly, wide fields of view with some tip optics can cause an image to appear curved at the edges or have a fish eye appearance. This distortion can be so great that the edges of turbine blades or other objects being inspected may appear bent. With Distortion Correction, the Mentor Everest Flex automatically corrects this and flattens the edges of the image, enabling wide field of view optics without inaccuracies. Together with High Dynamic Range, these features provide high quality images that show not only textures but flaws and defects that were previously undetectable. High Dynamic Range (HDR) is a technique that combines multiple images captured with different exposure levels into a single image to improve visibility of both very bright and very dark areas. When you can see clearly, you increase the probability of detection, speed up inspection workflow, and deliver results with confidence.

Cloud Connectivity and InspectionWorks

InspectionWorks is a software platform which provides a suite of digital tools used to make inspections consistent and more efficient, while turning inspection data into a tool for faster and better decisions.

InspectionWorks Connect provides real-time wireless or wired video streaming and data transfer to an Apple or Android device. Once connected, the device can provide full remote control of the Mentor Flex+ handset.

InspectionWorks Insight is a comprehensive data management and inspection database enabling global access to data and analytics. With Push2IW, data is automatically pushed to the cloud during the inspection to streamline data management and ensure against lost data.

InspectionWorks Store, Public and Private, provides access to workflows and reference libraries. The Public stores contains manuals, analytic data sheets, MDI templates, and other reference materials. The Private store is available to share with members of your InspectionWorks account and distribute custom MDI workflows, reference documents, or any other resources your team may need.