AI-based NDT Solutions
AI offers a number of NDT enhancements and solutions for industry, including:
- Automated Data Analysis: AI can rapidly analyse large amounts of complex inspection data to identify patterns and anomalies that may be missed by humans
- Data-Driven Decision Making: The ability to analyse both new and historical data allows AI to assist with information-based decision-making for inspection schedules and quality assurance
- Enhanced and Improved Defect Detection: AI can both enhance and improve NDT processes through faster defect recognition, location and characterisation while minimising human error to deliver consistent and reliable inspection results
- Informed Predictive Maintenance: AI can also provide predictive analytics to support predictive maintenance operations, forecasting potential equipment failures to prevent costly outages and equipment repair / replacement
AI in NDT at TWI
Our experts provide TWI Industrial Members with support and guidance in the use of machine learning and AI in NDT, including applying artificial intelligence (AI)-based, machine learning algorithms to derive efficiencies from large volume data, optimise the quality of anomaly prediction, failure detection, asset management, and other applications.
Examples include:
- AI for NDT data analysis and asset integrity management
- AI-assisted welding defect detection
- Robotic inspection
- Machine learning and AI for path planning and automation
In addition, we have expertise in the integration of robotic technologies into multiple areas with the application of advanced, adaptable and autonomous robotics such as drones, mobile robots and manipulators capable of performing tasks with minimum human supervision, as well as machine learning from human-to-machine interaction.
AI is streamlining NDT across industry, opening up new opportunities for engineers in data analysis, while improving efficiencies and safety. The technical excellence of TWI’s experts can help you make the most of this constantly-evolving technology in your own operations.
To find out more about the application of artificial intelligence into NDT operations, please email contactus@twi.co.uk.