Concrete structures like roads and bridges require nondestructive testing methods to identify interior defects without destroying their structure. Most methods send sound waves into the material and ...

Nondestructive testing (NDT) refers to the inspection of materials to ensure their integrity and serviceability without damaging the components in the process. There are various NDT methods used by ...

Ceramic materials are renowned for their hardness and high-temperature resistance, making them indispensable in fields such as aerospace, electronics, and biomedical devices. However, these properties ...

New joining and inspection technologies continue to improve manufacturing quality, process control and production efficiency.

A Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory team demonstrated that a diagnostic incorporating surface acoustic waves—generated by laser-based ultrasound—could effectively and accurately evaluate laser ...

The hidden nature of composite damage poses an unusual challenge for the cycling industry. “A CFRP frame can sustain significant internal damage in the form of delamination, matrix cracking or ply ...

A recent spike in battery-related fires has highlighted the difficulty of spotting flaws in their production. Rarely visible to the naked eye, these flaws can lead to serious battery malfunctions. The ...