if an inaccurate reading of a pipeline wall were obtained using MFL-based pigs, additional time, equipment, and potential downtime of the pipeline would be necessary to secure the appropriate data. As a result, the company operating the pipeline could incur further costs, and end consumers could also be affected due to a delay or reduction in the delivery of materials such as fuel or natural gas. To solve these problems, CENPES and CETUC embarked on the research and development (R&D) of new pig equipment that would be efficient and cost-effective.