The Waygate Technologies Krautkrämer USM 100 flaw detector is lightweight and designed ergonomically for ease of use. It features a large touch screen and buttons that allow seamless ambidextrous operation. The glove-compatible, 7-inch LCD touch screen is viewable under any lighting conditions. The smart and intuitive user interface is easy to learn, customizable, and streamlines setup, training time and updates .

The USM 100 also offers greater efficiency through remote access and data management and storage. Digital features include tailor-made workflows via the Mentor App software; secure, cloud-based data management; remote calibration that reduces calibration time from two weeks to 30 minutes; and a public store for download of customizable apps. Mentor PC enables upload, analysis and reporting of inspection data from a PC; and Mentor PC Live allows use of the USM 100 remotely. Mentor Create allows the user to customize or create inspection apps for unique testing procedures, industry applications and experience levels. Data sets are also compatible with legacy USM Go+ and USM 36 models .

Standard features include prompted calibrations for a logical sequence of operations, an advanced data recorder with color-coded grid view that enables easy identification of thickness readings, smartphone-like functionality for a logical workflow, quick configuration and quick access to critical functions. The USM 100 also offers premium features for more demanding tasks. Averaging eliminates noise signals, an iOS app adds pictures and geolocation information to existing data, a customizable filter enables user-configurable filter settings, and an IF gate enables tracking of the interface echo and maintains a consistent TOF measurement .

Applications include weld inspection (DAC/TCG, AWS, DGS, JISDAC), inspection of composites (IF gate, customizable filter), corrosion inspection (advanced data recorder, IF gate), and railway inspection (square wave pulser, geolocation app). The standard package includes support for up to 3 apps on device, Mentor PC, and Mentor Create software. Pro and Digital packages offer additional features and subscriptions .