Performances are a key concern in aerospace vehicles, requiring safer structures with as
little consumption as possible. Composite materials replaced aluminum alloys even in …

To enhance the efficiency and intelligence of laser ultrasonic detection of metal surface
defects, a detection method based on digital twins is proposed. Given the scarcity of defect …

Guided wave testing (GWT) is a non-destructive testing (NDT) technique extensively used
for in-service testing of pipes that allows the inspection of tens of metres of pipe in either …

Ultrasonic scattering matrices contain rich defect information and have great potential for
characterising small crack-like defects. However, experimentally measured scattering …

This paper outlines the creation and evaluation of Benchtop-AFP, an innovative approach to
producing composite materials akin to Automated Fibre Placement (AFP) but without the …

Abstract The use of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) composite materials for critical
components has significantly surged within the energy and aerospace industry. With this …

Quality assurance using non-destructive inspection (NDI) is an essential domain in aircraft
manufacturing that can benefit greatly from the latest developments in artificial intelligence …

ABSTRACT 15CrMo steel has good mechanical properties and is widely used in high-
temperature pressure components. After long term service, it is easy to cause material …

The nuclear industry in the UK has seeing a resurgence in recent years, joining the race to
net-zero energy production through renewable sources. This has led to an increasing …

Lock-in thermography is a well-established non-destructive technique for detecting defects
in composite materials. The qualitative analysis of defects is a challenging task and usually …