Abstract: An apparatus for inspecting an adhesive layer applied about the leading edge of a wind turbine rotor blade is provided, which apparatus includes a heating assembly configured to direct heat at a portion of the adhesive layer between the outer edges of the adhesive layer; an infrared imaging means arranged to obtain an infrared image of a heated portion; and a displacement means adapted to move the inspection apparatus alongside the rotor blade during operation of the heating assembly and the infrared imaging means to facilitate infrared imaging of the adhesive layer.

Abstract: A surface treatment vehicle for manufacturing a wind turbine blade is provided, the vehicle including: a transportation unit for locomotion of the vehicle, and a filling unit for applying a filler material on a surface of the blade, wherein the filling unit includes: a dispensing head for dispensing the filler material, the dispensing head being moveably attached to the transportation unit, and a tank for storing the filler material, the tank being attached to the transportation unit and fluidly connected to the dispensing head. Having the surface treatment vehicle with the filling unit allows an easier, faster, safer and more efficient manufacturing of a wind turbine blade.