In order to detect defects in the surfaces of dry fabric and composite prepreg, this new vision-based tactile sensor roller prototype, TacRoller, is a three-colour reflective membrane roller-shape ...

SAN ANTONIO — Oct. 4, 2021 — Southwest Research Institute is leading a team effort to develop new inspection methods for nickel alloy billet materials used in commercial aircraft engine components ...

In addition to conventional ultrasonic testing methods for high-rate aerospace production, Arcadia Aerospace Industries (AAI) specializes in custom solutions for a number of nondestructive testing ...

The composites nondestructive inspection (NDI) community has identified online NDI as a concept that, if conveniently developed and implemented, could benefit its manufacturing processes. During the ...

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 ...

The increasingly complex structures, 3D geometries, and new material combinations in state-ofthe-art chips gives rise to a huge demand for new metrology tools. Traditional methods do not suffice, for ...

Detecting macro-defects early in the wafer processing flow is vital for yield and process improvement, and it is driving innovations in both inspection techniques and wafer test map analysis. At the ...

Recent recalls, including that of American Regent?s caffeine and sodium benzoate injection on May 5, 2011, highlight the importance of particulate inspection, and they might lead observers to ask ...