AIMM Center Ogden Utah Launches: Advancing Aerospace Inspection Through Innovation and Partnership
Ogden, UT — The future of aerospace inspection officially launched on April 4, 2025, with the grand opening of the AIMM Center Ogden Utah. Short for the Advanced Inspection Methods and Materials Center, AIMM is a state-of-the-art facility delivering next-generation non-destructive testing (NDT) and non-destructive evaluation (NDE) services designed to meet the growing needs of today’s aerospace and defense industries.
Developed through a powerful collaboration between Composite Inspection Consulting and Non-Destructive Testing (CICNDT) and Omni NDE, the AIMM Center provides precision inspection services using cutting-edge robotics, imaging, and automation. Its mission is clear: modernize the materials testing landscape and provide scalable, cost-effective solutions that help manufacturers stay ahead in a competitive and rapidly evolving global market.
A Facility Built for the Future of Aerospace
From advanced aircraft to next-generation satellites, aerospace components are becoming more complex, lightweight, and difficult to inspect. Traditional inspection methods struggle to keep up—especially as manufacturers race to reduce production time and maintain quality standards. Major corporations often do not have large teams of skilled NDT specialists.
The AIMM Center in Ogden, Utah, addresses these challenges head-on. By combining advanced inspection tools with flexible service delivery, AIMM is redefining the quality assurance role in aerospace.
Its capabilities include:
- Cobot-assisted inspections for safe, repeatable, and highly accurate results
- Digital X-ray and computed tomography (CT) for internal structure analysis
- Ultrasonic and laser shearography testing for composite and bonded structures
- Bond testing and for delamination, disbonds, and weak adhesion zones
- Phased Array for complex geometry and multi-angle inspection
- Laser UT for non-contact, high-res inspection of large composite surfaces
- Scan-as-a-Service (SaaS) models that offer on-demand inspection support without the need for in-house NDT teams
These services empower manufacturers to catch defects early, reduce rework, and streamline operations—while giving engineers greater insight into material performance and part integrity.
The official logo of AIMM Center Ogden Utah—where cutting-edge NDT technology meets aerospace innovation.
The Power of Partnership: CICNDT and Omni NDE
At the core of AIMM’s success is the partnership between two industry leaders:
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CICNDT, the Composite Inspection Consulting, and Non-destructive Testing company brings decades of experience, certified leadership, and a prevailing global thought leader in advanced NDT methods.
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Omni NDE is a hands-on technology integrator with deep expertise in automation, robotics, and practical NDT implementation in high-performance manufacturing environments.
These two organizations bring a rare combination of engineering excellence and applied industry experience. Their collaboration has resulted in a facility that not only performs inspections—but actively pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in aerospace materials evaluation.
Together, this alliance is more than a partnership. It’s a blueprint for how industry and education can solve technical bottlenecks, support workforce development, and fuel innovation at scale.
A Launch Event Marking a New Era in NDT
The AIMM Center’s grand opening welcomed over 300 attendees, including aerospace engineers, manufacturers, defense partners, local officials, and technology leaders. Guests experienced:
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Live demonstrations of cobot-enabled scanning and 3D imaging
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Real-time diagnostics using digital X-ray and ultrasonic arrays
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Discussions with NDT/NDE experts on emerging materials, data analytics, and the future of automation in inspection
More than a celebration, the launch served as a signal: the industry is evolving, and AIMM is positioned to lead that evolution from its new home in Ogden.
Innovation in Alignment with Ogden’s Vision
A Level III NDT specialist showcases the Voidsy 3D V-ROX system during the AIMM Center Ogden Utah grand opening on April 4, 2025.
While the focus remains squarely on the AIMM Center’s technology and industry leadership. Its location in Ogden, Utah, is no coincidence. The city has emerged as a forward-leaning hub for aerospace and defense, with deep roots in manufacturing and close proximity to Hill Air Force Base.
Ogden’s growth is guided by civic leadership that values innovation, collaboration, and community investment. As part of his first 100 days in office, Mayor Ben Nadolski released a Blueprint for a Stronger Ogden, calling for strategic partnerships that empower economic growth and elevate Ogden as a world-class city.
The AIMM Center embodies that vision—delivering advanced services, creating high-tech jobs, and serving as a platform for continued research, workforce training, and community impact.
47G and Utah’s Deep Tech Ecosystem
AIMM’s presence in Utah also ties into a broader regional strategy led by 47G, the nonprofit driving Utah’s emergence as America’s Deep Tech Frontier. Specifically, by uniting academic institutions, service providers, government agencies, and private industry, 47G cultivates a thriving innovation network—especially within aerospace, defense, and dual-use technologies.
Through strong relationships with defense primes, tech startups, and veteran-owned companies, 47G helps the AIMM Center Ogden Utah integrate into a collaborative ecosystem dedicated to solving the world’s most pressing engineering challenges.
By working with members of 47G—including companies like Northrop Grumman, Fortem Technologies, Intergalactic, and Hypercraft—AIMM is positioned to deliver critical inspection solutions for emerging platforms, from hypersonic aircraft and advanced propulsion to airborne medevac systems and composite structures.
Because AIMM’s Scan-as-a-Service model is veteran-led, it aligns with Utah’s strong commitment to empowering those who have served. By offering premium, accessible inspection capabilities without requiring major upfront investments, AIMM supports the growth of veteran-owned startups, small suppliers, and under-resourced manufacturers—making world-class aerospace NDT available to more innovators than ever before.
More Than a Facility: A Platform for Innovation
The AIMM Center Ogden Utah is not just a building—it’s a platform. It is a platform for testing new materials, automating inspection workflows, and scaling aerospace production without sacrificing quality.
It is also a platform for collaboration, offering:
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Live webinar series and training for NDT professionals
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Case studies and white papers on advanced inspection methods
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Partnership and referral programs that allow OEMs and suppliers to co-develop solutions and share in marketing opportunities
As aerospace continues to evolve, AIMM is not just keeping up—it’s setting the pace.
One of Omni NDE’s collaborative robotic systems installed at the AIMM Center Ogden Utah, enabling precision automated NDT inspections.
Looking Ahead: A Center of Excellence in Motion
With the launch of the AIMM Center in Ogden, Utah, the industry gained more than a new resource—it gained a strategic advantage.
For manufacturers, it means access to fast, reliable, and intelligent inspection tools.
> It offers more profound insights into materials and failure points for engineers.
>For communities, it brings jobs, training, and long-term investment in technical capability.
It also shows how partnership, innovation, and bold thinking can transform inspection from a bottleneck into a competitive edge for the industry as a whole.
AIMM is not just advancing aerospace inspection.
It’s advancing what’s possible.