8tree’s Guiding Principles
We strive for precision 3d measurements as simple as taking a photo. To support this vision becoming a reality, every tool and system by 8tree has to comply with five guiding principles.
8tree in 2024
- Los Angeles Area & Dallas (US), Konstanz (Germany), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
- Global footprint and reseller network, covering North America, South America, Europe, Middle East, Asia, ASEAN countries, Australia
- more than 150 systems manufactured & shipped
- performance recognized by large aircraft OEMs and tool of choice by many large aviation MROs
- 5 different products, established in 5 different industry sectors
History & Awards
2012
Establishment of 8tree
Erik Klaas and Arun Chhabra founded 8tree in Germany and the United States.
8tree’s Executive Board
2014
First fastCHECK Sale
8tree sells it’s first dentCHECK system for fastener flushness measurements and contracted the first regional sales partner.
2015
First dentCHECK Sale
“How deep is that dent?” 8tree sells it’s first dentCHECK dent-mapping tool.
2016
8tree opens new R&D Center
8tree’s R&D Center moves to Konstanz, Germany, lager office space for growing team size.
2017
First OEM approval for dentCHECK
dentCHECK is now SRM-compliant for dent-mapping on all metal A300, A320, A330, A340 and A380 families – and more!
2018
Boeing / Bombardier OEM approvals
8tree’s dentCHECK is now NDTM compliance for dent-mapping on all Q400 and CRJ aircraft, as well as Boeing SL-compliance for dent-mapping on all 7×7 and MD aircraft.
2019
New office in Asia
8tree ships system #100 to customers and opens a new office in Asia. Howard Chung, 8tree’s Applications Engineer Manager, and Anupama Nalegavamath, Test Engineer, represent 8tree now in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2020
DeHavilland OEM approval
8tree’s dentCHECK officially receives DeHavilland OEM approval.
2020
8tree enters renewables sector
Market launch of waveCHECK for wind turbine blade surface analysis.
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2022
Laureate Federal State Award BW
8tree is among the Top-10 companies at the Laureate Federal State award in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany.
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2023
The next Generation
8tree presents dentCHECK2, the next generation of our scanner
Cooperations & Partners
- K-Tech – specialist in manufacturing & assembly of special parts and customer-tailored solutions
- Donecle – the worldwide leader of automated aircraft visual inspection based on drone technology
- Martin Wollny – electronics development & assembly
- University of Konstanz / Prof. Haussmann – development of 3D software algorithms: Kormoran Technologie
- John Wright – acknowledged product designer
- Steven Grundman – strategic advisor
Careers
Do you want to be part of a dynamic, young company? Are you ready to reshape how traditional industries solve problems? Are you interested in leading-edge topics like 3D imaging, augmented reality, cloud computing and artificial intelligence?
Then 8tree might be the right place for you. We are always looking for new talent! Learn more