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They Said It Was Useless—Then a Borescope Watched What No One Expected In a world overflowing with high-tech solutions, sometimes the most overlooked tools deliver the most unexpected breakthroughs. Enter the story of a device dismissed as obsolete—a borescope dismissed as useless in engineering inspections—only to reveal secrets that no camera lens, sensor, or drone could capture. ### The Skepticism Surrounded a Forgotten Tool Borescopes—optical devices designed to peer into tight, narrow spaces—are typically seen as niche pieces of equipment. Used primarily in maintenance, manufacturing, and aerospace, they allow inspectors to view confined pipes, engine components, and machinery interiors without invasive disassembly. Yet, over recent years, many engineers and industry professionals questioned their value, calling them “outdated,” “emergency tools,” or simply “too basic.” With smartphones and thermal imaging drones dominating inspections, the borescope seemed to linger on the shelf—functional, but not essential.