Advances in X-Ray Computed Tomography and Material Characterization: Insights into Mechanical Behavior
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2027 | Viewed by 71
Editors
Interests: X-ray computed tomography; digital metrology; dimensional inspection; image segmentation and analysis; CT-based material characterization; 3D scanning; reverse engineering; biomedical engineering applications; additive manufacturing
Interests: dimensional metrology; precision length measurement; industrial X-ray computed tomography (XCT) metrology; measurement uncertainty; calibration and traceability; coordinate and geometrical metrology; non-destructive testing; quality control and inspection
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advances in X-ray computed tomography (X-ray CT), digital metrology, image analysis and material characterization have created new opportunities for understanding the relationship between internal structure, defects, morphology and the mechanical behavior of materials. This Special Issue aims to bring together original research and review papers focused on the use of X-ray CT and related characterization methods for engineering, biomedical and advanced manufactured materials.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, CT-based dimensional inspection, defect detection, porosity and microstructural analysis, image segmentation, morphology-based material descriptors, mechanical testing supported by imaging data, additive manufacturing, welding and joining technologies, porous and lattice structures, foams, biomaterials, implants, composites, metals, polymers, ceramics and energy-related materials. Contributions involving AI-assisted image processing, deep learning, automated defect recognition, in situ or 4D CT, multimodal imaging, digital twins, finite element models based on CT data and advanced quality control are also welcome.
The goal of this Special Issue is to provide a broad platform for studies connecting imaging, measurement, material structure and mechanical performance, with applications in industry, biomechanics, quality assurance and advanced manufacturing.
Dr. Mario Šokac
Dr. Marko Katic
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- X-ray computed tomography (X-ray CT)
- material characterization
- digital metrology
- image analysis and segmentation
- mechanical behavior of materials
- defect detection and porosity analysis
- additive manufacturing
- biomedical and engineering materials
- AI-assisted image processing
- CT-based modeling and digital twins
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