Non-destructive testing (NDT) is the lifeblood of a well-run facility. It encompasses inspection technologies and techniques used to detect flaws, increase reliability, maintain asset integrity, and prevent failures in a vast array of industries, from aerospace to automotive, to bridges and buildings, to the energy sector, and the list goes on.
A market for NDT is growing as a result of rising rules mandating many businesses to conduct life assessment procedures as a safety measure, as well as the frequent inspections to check for any damage in the equipment and take appropriate action.
Among many other advances, the use of ultrasonics that use short, high-frequency ultrasonic waves to reveal flaws in equipment is leading the way. It has a number of advantages over alternative NDT methods, including efficiency, ease of use, and safety. Its phased array and time of flight diffraction techniques can provide results in real-time and cover larger areas at once. Additionally, it scans thin or thick materials at the same effective rate, revealing flaws at depths other NDT methods cannot achieve.
Driven by the rising popularity of UT, the non-destructive testing market is predicted to increase at a CAGR of 13.66 percent to reach $16.66 billion by 2029.
To spotlight such key developments in the industry, Manufacturing Outlook sheds light on some of the emerging technologies and up-and-coming companies working on non-destructive testing and innovative engineering solutions. This edition also includes articles from Hilary Mercer, SVP, Pennsylvania Chemicals at Shell, Faruk Bilgin, Global Director, Manufacturing Engineering at Webasto Group; and David Engberg, Business Development Manager Resins and Coatings, at Perstorp Group. They provide their thought-provoking insights on how leveraging technology brings a positive outcome in worker performance, importance of embracing digital technologies to remain competitive in today’s business world, and the impact of environment-friendly water-based UV coating solutions.
In this edition of Manufacturing Outlook, we bring to you the story of some of top non-destructive testing companies. In that list, United Technical stands out for providing non-destructive testing, welding, heavy fabrication, and inspection services. Each professional at the firm is cross-trained in all of the core disciplines to add more value to its offerings.
Through the following pages, we aim to shine a light on the latest developments implemented by companies in non-destructive testing industry. We would like to know your thoughts.
