As inspection systems capture more visual and dimensional data than ever before, aerospace manufacturers are using artificial intelligence to find variation earlier, connect processes in real time and redefine what it means to manage quality.
Quality engineers on aircraft and defense programs must verify that every part meets design requirements and keep records that can be audited for years.
Manufacturers and training providers are overhauling how they prepare nondestructive testing inspectors. New imaging technology, AI, simulation software and changing standards are reshaping training programs, while leaders are expanding their outreach and even changing their organizations’ internal cultures to attract and retain a new generation of inspectors.
Manufacturers and training providers are revamping nondestructive testing training with new technologies and standards, while leaders adapt outreach and culture to attract a new generation of inspectors.
In this release of version 2025.3 of its VG software, Hexagon has now incorporated the enhanced version of its powerful Porosity & Inclusion analysis (PIA) tool that won an iF Award earlier this year.
While computed tomography (CT) has garnered attention for its volumetric imaging capabilities, 2D DR remains a faster and more cost-effective option for many production environments. As component complexity and production volumes grow, DR systems with automated image processing provide an effective and efficient solution for quality assurance workflows.
Continued improvements in artificial intelligence, real-time reconstruction, and system miniaturization will further increase CT’s accessibility and performance
Initially for medical diagnostics, computed tomography (CT) is now essential for nondestructive testing (NDT) in industry. Recent advancements have improved its application for real-time quality control during manufacturing, enabling faster defect detection and greater efficiency while reducing scrap rates.
Precision is crucial in medical manufacturing, yet the industry faces labor shortages and increasing complexity. AI developments offer a solution by enhancing human expertise, enabling manufacturers to operate efficiently with limited labor and time while also improving patient safety and production resilience.
Best known as a manufacturer and global supplier of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and more recently laser scanning sensors, LK Metrology Ltd, based in Castle Donington, UK, announced the acquisition of ProCon X-Ray GmbH, a specialist German manufacturer of computed tomography (CT) systems.
Implementing X-Ray CT technology provides a pathway to increased efficiency by overcoming production bottlenecks, addressing issues related to a shortage of skilled labor, and navigating supply chain challenges.
Advances in X-Ray computed tomography (CT) technology can enhance quality processes, improving inspection speed and accuracy, while the 3D data can help address industry challenges.
MSI Viking announced a commercial agreement to be an official channel partner of Waygate Technologies, a Baker Hughes business and provider of nondestructive testing (NDT) solutions for industrial inspection.