8tree

8tree is a specialist precision metrology company that develops portable 3D surface inspection tools for the aerospace manufacturing and maintenance sectors. The firm occupies a niche in the non-destructive testing (NDT) value chain, providing optical hardware and software designed to automate the quantification of structural damage. Its technology serves as a digital alternative to manual depth gauges, offering objective data for structural health assessments during both assembly and routine service. The company’s core product line, dentCHECK, is widely adopted by international airlines and MRO providers for measuring airframe damage. The technology has secured formal recognition and tool approval from major airframers including Boeing and Airbus, allowing it to be used for structural maintenance tasks across diverse narrow-body and wide-body fleets. Key industry partners and customers utilizing these systems for line and heavy maintenance include Lufthansa Technik, SR Technics, and AAR Corp. Prospective partners should confirm that 8tree’s specific hardware and software configurations are officially listed in the relevant Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) or Structural Repair Manual (SRM) for their aircraft types. It is also necessary to assess how the tool's digital output integrates with existing maintenance management software. Buyers must maintain internal protocols for periodic device calibration and ensure that NDT technicians are trained in optical measurement and surface analysis procedures.