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Large-scale inspection of all aircraft systems in the aircraft hangar by worker mechanics and other specialists. Bright light streaming outside from the garage door.
NDT | Aerospace

Advances in Automated NDT: Viable Inspection Solutions for Aerospace Applications

Advanced ultrasonic testing solutions must keep pace with these new challenges while maintaining the rigorous quality control standards that ensure aircraft safety.
Ahmad Chahbaz René Sicard
March 2, 2025

Aerospace components, varying in shape, size, and material, require specialized inspection methods to ensure quality and safety due to the diverse manufacturing processes involved. Automated Ultrasonic Testing (UT) systems enhance efficiency and defect detection, but effective scanner control, inspection planning, and results analysis are essential to maximize their benefits.


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Worker using the SciAps X-550  handheld XRF analyzer.
NDT

Enhancing Material Analysis: The Role of XRF and LIBS in Nondestructive Testing

Enhancing NDT Applications with XRF and LIBS Technologies
Pauline Hawkins
February 27, 2025

XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence) and LIBS (Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy) are key nondestructive testing methods. XRF identifies elemental composition, while LIBS measures lighter elements like carbon.


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XRF

Achieve RoHS Compliance: Uncover Heavy Metals, Flame Retardants, and Phthalates with Handheld XRF & FT-IR Spectroscopy

Many manufacturers have incorporated handheld XRF and FT-IR testing into their workflows to ensure regulatory compliance.
Mathieu Bauer
February 21, 2025

The EU's RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC) restricts hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products to protect health and the environment, prohibiting materials like lead and cadmium.


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Modern systems integrate all functions into a single handheld unit.
NDT | Thermography

Validating Thermography System Performance

The combination of advanced infrared camera technology and dedicated software analysis tools has made active thermography a viable alternative to traditional methods.
Steven M. Shepard Ph.D.
January 4, 2025

Active thermography (AT) is a nondestructive testing method that uses advanced infrared camera technology and software to inspect subsurface defects in materials like those used in aerospace and automotive industries.


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Aircraft engineer in the hangar repairing and maintaining airplane jet engine.
NDT | Radiography

Revolutionizing Inspection with Conformable/Flexible DDA Technology

It’s a new chapter in industrial radiography.
Donald Booth
January 3, 2025

Conformable/flexible digital detector array (DDA) panels are revolutionizing industrial radiography by enabling comprehensive imaging of complex shapes across sectors like aerospace, oil and gas, automotive, construction, and electronics. This technology improves nondestructive testing and image quality, supported by key ASTM standards.


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Two young male aircraft maintenance mechanics checking and inspecting an airplane jet engine in the hangar before the flight.
NDT

Unethical Decisions in NDT

The most egregious ethics violation I have seen in this industry is people accepting parts without even inspecting them.
Michael V. McGloin
January 2, 2025

Ethics in Nondestructive Testing (NDT) are vital, as inspectors' decisions directly impact safety. Unethical practices, such as skipping inspections, using forged documents, and misusing inspection stamps, can lead to serious consequences and compromise industry integrity.


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Gadolinium-tagged turbine blade shows highlighted ceramic core material in neutron image that is invisible to x-ray.
NDT | Aerospace

Neutron Imaging Advances Aerospace Valve Inspection Capabilities

The complexity of modern aerospace valves creates a particular challenge for traditional inspection methods.
Martin Wissink with Monika Allen
January 2, 2025

Neutron imaging enhances aerospace valve inspection by detecting issues traditional methods like X-rays miss. It reveals contaminants and allows for detailed 3D models, improving the assessment of complex valve assemblies.


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African-American male engineer using a 3D printer in the laboratory while studying a product prototype, and technology.
Test & Inspection

Nondestructive Testing for Additive Manufacturing

The unique characteristics of AM introduce new challenges to ensuring the quality and integrity of these manufactured components.
Gregory James Weaver
January 2, 2025

Additive manufacturing (AM) is revolutionizing industries by enabling the production of complex metallic components, but it also presents unique challenges in quality assurance. This article examines the vital role of nondestructive testing (NDT) in ensuring the integrity and reliability of AM products.


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Paul Lang Q-cast
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Podcast: Trends in Liquid Penetrant Testing

November 22, 2024

Paul Lang, chief global strategy officer for the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) and executive director for ASNT Certification Services LLC (ASNT CS), shares his thoughts on trends and liquid penetrant testing.


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Electric car lithium battery pack. Blue toned. Car maintenance.
NDT | Trends

Superior Battery Quality: How Automated Defect Recognition Supports Battery Manufacturers On Their Road To Excellence

Electrification will drastically change our energy consumption in the coming years, and with it our everyday lives.
Michael Ulbricht
October 13, 2024

Batteries are key to electrification, demanding high-quality control and efficient production. The use of Automated Defect Recognition (ADR) and other technologies is critical as the industry aims to scale up to meet the rising demand from electronics, electric vehicles, and energy storage sectors, while also minimizing environmental impacts.


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