The nondestructive testing (NDT) industry continues to change. The core NDT technologies are evolving in important ways and the applications in
which NDT is used are also changing rapidly. Many of the industries that have traditionally used NDT techniques continue to stagnate or decline, while
other industries that have only recently begun to use NDT techniques are expanding. In addition, a wave of consolidations and mergers is still
affecting the NDT industry.
The radiographic NDT technique in particular has seen a rebirth, and is being used in areas that are not in the traditional NDT market, such as
Explosive Detection Systems (EDS) used for airport and maritime security in our nation's port of entries. A variety of traditional NDT techniques are
also being used in the semiconductor wafer industry for metrology of ever decreasing feature sizes of integrated chips (Ics).
The final effects of all these changes have yet to be felt. Understanding the possible implications and effects of these changes will be key to
success in the NDT industry in the new millennium. This review attempts to identify the major industry movements and trends and to serve as a guide
for suppliers, manufacturers, and users of NDT techniques. Readers of this review will not only understand where the NDT industry is now, but also
where it is heading.
This review is one of the few to detail new, emerging NDT technologies in the context of the overall nondestructive testing market. This review gives
readers an opportunity to learn about extremely up-to-date, cutting-edge technologies. In addition, the latest business developments and company
changes have been included in this publication, giving readers an up-to-the-minute perspective on the market.
As a manager or administrator of nondestructive testing, you will be kept up to date on developments in:
- Ultrasonics
- Infrared
- Software
- Radiology
- Acoustics
- Optical
- Eddy currents
- Standards
- Regulations
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