OMS Engineering

General information

Introduction

Optical Metrology Services (OMS) is a UK-based company with satellite offices in the United States, Brazil and Kazakhstan. OMS is passionate about innovation and has been providing solutions to businesses around globe for more than 10 years. Our capabilities enable organisations to operate efficiently and effectively with peace of mind that their assets are within project specification and fit for purpose.

Capability summary

OMS technology can be used to measure or visualise asset conditions such as shape, ovality, wear, dents, protrusions, wrinkling, oxidation, discolouration, corrosion or erosion. Comprehensive software reporting allows clients to fully assess the extent of defects in order make decisions towards a solution. Our areas of operational interest are within confined spaces or difficult to reach locations such as ducts, pipes, pipe ends and pipe exteriors. From precision measurement to advanced visual inspection techniques, OMS looks to utilise its strengths and provide the key to improved process efficiency.

Our services include:
Crawler inspection systems
Comprehensive visual and 3-D surveys
Pipe end dimensioning and fit-up services
SmartFit™ Analysis
Full range of metrology products

Our core competences are:
Experts in sensing (metrology)
Innovative and pragmatic design of instruments and delivery systems
Technical analysis capability
Operational expertise (procedures, training, personnel and logistics)
Intimate client interaction and understanding of commercial requirements
Utilising our capabilities to find and solve clients needs

This broad range of capabilities allow us to tailor proven methodologies in order to gain the best possible results for clients.

OMS services enable clients to:
Mitigate project risk
Meet project specifications
Maximise performance
Reduce project costs

Approach

The company prides itself on a meticulous approach to implementing services. All staff are trained to high standards and strive to achieve an injury-free workplace. Our operational procedures ensure stringent process is adhered to throughout all project deployment phases.

Sectors

The sectors we work within include:
Power and energy
Transportation
Utilities
Construction
Military

Project and clients

OMS has worked for a broad range of global companies including: Alenia, AMEC, BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Gillette, Indy 500, Mars, Mercedes-Benz, Shell, Skanska, Technip, and Welsh Slate. We have undertaken a multitude of varying projects since the company began, such as pipe end measurement for the oil and gas industry to wing box survey technology for aircraft.

Company history

OMS was formed by Dr. Tim Clarke following the development of optical triangulation technology applied to tunnels and sewer structures during his period as a PhD student at City University, London. As a result, OMS was able to progress his early stage pioneering experience to create the underlying technology now used by the company.

OMS is an award-winning company with a drive to provide innovative technology to help organisations prosper and grow. With headquarters in the UK, operations are deployed globally on both niche and large scale projects. Our diverse and talented workforce has grown to over 30 people who boast enviable skill sets and bring in-house capabilities such as R&D, engineering, software development and analysis. Working predominantly in the oil and gas sector, OMS also works within other industries where accurate dimensional measurement, inspection and surveying of pipes or similar structures is critical.