Dr. Deborah L. Hopkins

NDT | Ultrasonics

The Critical Role of Ultrasound in Advance Additive Manufacturing for Industrial Applications

Inspection plays a critical role during all phases of product development and implementation, making UT methods an enabling technology for new AM applications.

Dr. Deborah L. Hopkins

October 15, 2021

Although additive manufacturing (AM) already plays a significant role in product design and prototyping, advancing the methodology for industrial applications depends on reliable inspection technology, particularly for safety-critical parts and structures.

Transformative Technologies and What They Mean for Inspection

These technological advances stand to impact all nondestructive testing methodologies.

Dr. Deborah L. Hopkins Dominique Braconnier

February 1, 2018

The same leaps in technology that have taken us from Pac-Man to today’s virtual-reality gaming are having a big impact on nondestructive inspection.

The Role of Simulation in Optimizing Inspection Performance

The modeling/simulation capability required depends on the complexity of the material, the part, the anomalies, the probe and the inspection technique.

Dr. Deborah L. Hopkins

June 9, 2015

Simulation can be an invaluable tool in designing probes and inspection strategies for optimal performance.

NDT - Phased Array

Parallel Phased Arrays to Achieve High-Speed Inspection

Automation and parallel phased array systems are being used to meet challenging inspection and production requirements.

Wolfram A. Karl Deutsch Klaus Maxam Mathias Razeng Dr. Werner Roye Dr. Deborah L. Hopkins

October 10, 2013

One of the greatest challenges in industrial nondestructive testing (NDT) is performing inspections at high production rates.

Ultrasonics Explained

Dr. Deborah L. Hopkins

June 4, 2009

Learn more about ultrasonic testing and phased array technology.

Advances in Phased Array

Guillaume Neau Dr. Deborah L. Hopkins

July 31, 2008

The advancements in probe and controller hardware are expected to enable a new generation of phased array applications in a broad spectrum of industries.

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Dr. Deborah L. Hopkins

ARTICLES

The Critical Role of Ultrasound in Advance Additive Manufacturing for Industrial Applications

Transformative Technologies and What They Mean for Inspection

The Role of Simulation in Optimizing Inspection Performance

Parallel Phased Arrays to Achieve High-Speed Inspection

Ultrasonics Explained

Advances in Phased Array

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