In the last two decades, results obtained from structural reliability analysis (SRA) have increasingly led to formation of strategies for future safe operation of corroding oil and gas pipelines. 1-8 ...

Researchers have improved flaw detection to increase confidence in metal parts that are 3D-printed using laser powder bed fusion. Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National ...

What’s the best way to assess and maintain your utility’s pole assets? For many electric utilities, the decision has been guided without strong empirical data to back the choice of inspection process.

What changed in the field inspection methods? 2020 reshaped the future vision for performing field inspections. The reason is the usual suspect – COVID-19 and the need to protect public health. Many ...

According to MarketsandMarkets, the services NDT and inspection market is expected to grow from USD 11.41 billion in 2025 to ...

Defect inspection scientists from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology and The Chinese University of Hong Kong make a thorough review of new perspectives and ...

Combining proven inspection techniques with emerging technological solutions and a strong safety culture, airports can ...

An explosion in data from inspection images and metrology measurements is creating a confusing set of demands for chipmakers and their equipment vendors. On one hand they need the massive storage and ...

Training and certification of concrete construction personnel, especially certification through the American Concrete Institute (ACI), is on the rise. Many local, state, national, and international ...

Large concrete structures need to be regularly tested for defects that may compromise their stability. While acoustic tests performed by certified inspectors are usually the inspection method of ...