Software solutions for workflow management in non-destructive testing (NDT)

AAP-NDT GmbH

DortmundNew on Amplifa

2015Founded

2–10Employees

DortmundHeadquarters

GmbHLegal form (HRB 31151, AG Dortmund)

About AAP-NDT

AAP-NDT GmbH develops and markets IT workflow solutions for non-destructive testing (NDT). The core product is DRIVE NDT, a cloud-based management software for all NDT testing methods that combines order management, digital test documentation, standards-compliant archiving, personnel, customer and equipment management as well as calculation and invoicing in one platform. In addition, the company offers the Test Information & Management System TIMS, specialised hardware and vendor-independent project consulting. The software supports the DICONDE / ASTM E2339 standard. Target industries include aerospace, chemicals, energy & utilities, oil & gas as well as testing companies; customers include Applus+ and DEKRA. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Dortmund, the company employs 2 to 10 staff and supports projects from requirements analysis through configuration and data migration to training and support.

Site: Dortmund
Processes: Non-destructive testing (NDT) – workflow management software for all NDT testing methods, Test Information & Management System TIMS – IT workflow solution for non-destructive testing, Sales, service, development and consulting in the field of IT systems and technology in industry, NDT management software (DRIVE NDT, TIMS), Order management, Digital test documentation and standards-compliant archiving, Calculation & invoicing, Configuration & data migration
Materials: DRIVE NDT, TIMS, DICONDE / ASTM E2339
Founded: 2015
Employees: 2-10
Industries: Aerospace, Chemical, Energy & Utilities, Oil & Gas, Service Companies (Testing Companies)

01
Requirements analysis
02
Configuration & data migration
03
Training
04
Go-live & support

Products & Systems

DRIVE NDT

Cloud-based NDT management software for all testing methods, incl. order management, digital test documentation and invoicing.

TIMS

Test Information & Management System as an IT workflow solution for non-destructive testing.

DICONDE

DICONDE / ASTM E2339

Standard for test report management supported by the software.

Location

Dortmund

Headquarters, development and sales

Materials: DRIVE NDT, TIMS

DRIVE NDT (cloud software)
TIMS

Industries

AerospaceChemicalEnergy & UtilitiesOil & GasService Companies (Testing Companies)

Processes & technical limits

Processes	Tolerance	Max. part	Weight	Lot size	Materials
Non-destructive testing (NDT) – workflow management software for all NDT testing methodsTesting	–	–	–	–	–
Test Information & Management System TIMS – IT workflow solution for non-destructive testingTesting	–	–	–	–	–
Sales, service, development and consulting in the field of IT systems and technology in industryEngineering	–	–	–	–	–

2 Anlagen & Maschinen

Machine	Manufacturer / model	Quantity	Working area	Year built	Site
Software (cloud-based NDT management software)	AAP-NDT GmbH DRIVE NDT	–	–	–	Dortmund
Software (Test Information & Management System)	AAP-NDT GmbH TIMS	–	–	–	Dortmund

Additional services

NDT management software (DRIVE NDT, TIMS)Order managementDigital test documentation and standards-compliant archivingCalculation & invoicingConfiguration & data migrationTraining & supportSpecialised hardwareVendor-independent project consultingDICONDE / ASTM E2339 (test report management)

Reference customers

Applus+ (Dr. Michael Neiser, Managing Director; Oliver Rosendahl, Regio Operation Manager)HEMATITE (Kenny Van Eetvelde)DEKRA (Benjamin Kleemann, NDT/NDE Senior Lead)

History

2015
Registration of AAP-NDT GmbH in the commercial register on 01.07.2015 (AG Kleve HRB 13532, registered office in Moers).
2019
Change of register to the District Court of Dortmund (HRB 31151) with relocation of the registered office to Carlo-Schmid-Allee 3, Dortmund.
2023
Change in management; since 2025 the company has been managed by Achim Hansen and Marcello Roman Nicoloso, with Andreas Thielen holding power of attorney (Prokura).