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A new IAEA research project will investigate how artificial intelligence can be used to strengthen non-destructive testing techniques used in disaster response. The project aims to enable faster, safer and more reliable engineering assessments critical for disaster response and recovery. Disasters — including earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, extreme weather events and industrial accidents — have increased in [...]

The Ming Great Wall in Beijing suffers from hidden voids, detachments, and moisture infiltration from long-term weathering and human impacts. Invasive diagnostics risk irreversible damage to this UNESCO site. This study developed a non-destructive 400 MHz GPR framework integrating attribute analysis and 3D imaging, validated through scaled physical models and field surveys at the Panlongshan section. Instantaneous [...]

Seoul, South Korea – January 28, 2026 — SinceVision, a global leader in industrial sensors and scientific cameras, today announced its participation in Smart Factory + Automation World 2026 (AW 2026), Asia’s leading smart manufacturing innovation expo. The event will take place from March 4–6, 2026, at the COEX Exhibition Center in Seoul, South Korea, where [...]

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Airmen and civilian engineers across the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex are turning innovation into readiness, delivering faster repairs, improved inspections and millions of dollars in cost avoidance for the U.S. Air Force. Several OC-ALC teams were recognized in January for cost-effective readiness initiatives that strengthen aircraft sustainment while reducing [...]

In weld inspection, image quality is the foundation of accurate interpretation. Over the last decade, industrial radiography has seen major advancements in image resolution, radiographic contrast, and defect indication visibility. These improvements are not just technical - they directly impact safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. Resolution: From Grain to Pixels Historically, film radiography was considered the benchmark for [...]

Cygnus 1 Ex is a certified, intrinsically safe gauge favoured by oil and gas operators for its safety, efficiency, and accuracy. It enhances safety by being rated for Zone 0, allows inspections during live operations to reduce downtime, lowers costs by eliminating shutdowns and coating removal, and supports asset integrity through reliable measurements for proactive maintenance. [...]

The Italian National Research Council’s (CNR) Institute of Crystallography of CNR (Bari, Italy) and the National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA, Rome, Italy) aim to show the versatility of X-ray computed tomography (CT) to inspect the internal structure of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites in monolithic and sandwich laminate configurations widely [...]

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Dec. 19, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ViewTech Borescopes announced the introduction of the new VJ-4 8.4mm triple camera borescope this week: engineered to provide a near-360-degree field of view. Using three integrated high-resolution cameras – one forward-facing camera and two side-facing cameras – the triple camera borescope delivers a more comprehensive assessment for [...]

Long-distance oil and gas pipelines are commonly applied with three-layer polyethylene (3PE) anti-corrosion coatings, and the matching joint coating material is radiation-crosslinked polyethylene heat-shrinkable tape, which consists of a double-layer material of a substrate and a hot-melt adhesive layer.1 Polyethylene joint coating is a key measure to ensure the long-term safe and reliable service of oil [...]

Industrial welding inspections across the United States have increased by 41% over the past several years, according to a convergence of federal safety data, engineering boards, and industrial maintenance reports, signaling growing concern over the condition of the nation’s aging industrial infrastructure. From refineries and food processing plants to power generation facilities and cement operations, much [...]