The non-destructive testing (NDT) sector has advanced rapidly in recent years. There has been a proliferation of new testing methods and other technological innovations that have enhanced the accuracy and efficiency of NDT testing. With the evolving technology and increasing demand, testing methods have also become faster and cheaper. Similarly, the amount of information that can be acquired in a single test has significantly improved over the years.
Today, the availability and maturity of NDT equipment are enabling labs to get more key material information without having to damage parts. New tools such as automated ultrasonics and digital radiography (DRT) that utilizes digital detector arrays are swiftly replacing the old and traditional methods in NDT testing. Moreover, with this transformation, larger marketplaces that were not previously available are popping up.
Interestingly, there is an increasing demand for full body inspections that encompass methods such as computed tomography (CT), resonant acoustic method (NDT-RAM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). While CT can provide the image of a component’s complete geometry and a three-dimensional view of the entire product, NDT-RAM provides an overall full body response of the component. This response is a combination of the geometry, material properties, and the overall structural integrity of the sample. NDT-RAM also allows us to understand the internal and external metallurgical consistency of a certain product. Likewise, XRD provides details about a material’s atomic and molecular structure.
The increasing adoption of automation in the industrial manufacturing and infrastructure sectors and the stringent measures from governmental agencies and bodies, like the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) that necessitates the safety of instruments and overseeing of engineering services testing are driving the demand for NDT solutions and consulting services globally. At this juncture, there is a variety of NDT solution providers and consulting companies available in the market that caters to the different needs of the manufacturing companies. To help choose a solution or consulting/services that best fits their requirement, Manufacturing Technology Insights has compiled this edition. The enlisted companies are the frontrunners in the market that provide a wide span of features. Besides, the magazine also comprises insights from thought leaders in the sector on the industry trends, best practices, recent innovations, and their advice for the aspiring CIOs.
We present to you Manufacturing Technology Insights’, “Top 10 Non Destructive Testing Solution Providers in Europe – 2020,” and “Top 10 Non-Destructive Testing Consulting/Services Companies in Europe – 2020.”
