New Advances in Non-Destructive Testing and Evaluation
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Mechanical Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 12
Special Issue Editors
2. Chair of Cognitive Sensor Systems, Saarland University, Campus E3 1, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany
Interests: non-destructive testing; multi-physics modeling and characterization; physics-based simulations (FEM, FVM, sem analytical, etc.); inverse problem; data fusion; optimization algorithms (GA, ABC, NN)
Interests: non-destructive testing; process monitoring; maintenance process; traceability; data fusion technologies and industry 4.0
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Dear Colleagues,
Achieving progress in manufacturing technology requires the use of non-destructive testing (NDT) to assess quality control and maintenance inspection processes. NDT methods enable the evaluation of metal structure integrity from surface to bulk depending on the methodology, without destroying the target object, thereby reducing costs and saving time.
Emerging approaches are enhancing process monitoring through multi-physics sensors, multi-scale testing, and data fusion technologies. Additionally, physics-based simulations and robust models are improving probe design and offering a better understanding of the relationship between material processing, microstructure, and properties.
We invite you to contribute to this Special Issue titled "New Advances in Non-Destructive Testing and Evaluation", which will provide a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the field. It will cover both conventional and innovative methods, including eddy current, electromagnetic, optic, and ultrasound/acoustic testing methods, among others.
The primary goals are to improve material characterization by correlating NDT signals with intrinsic properties and to enhance defect analysis, including determining a defect's shape, size, and location.
We are happy to consider your contribution to this Special Issue based on your expertise on one or more topics mentioned above. Your manuscript will be reviewed by experts in the field of non-destructive testing.
Dr. Yasmine Gabi
Dr. Bernd Wolter
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- non-destructive inspection and evaluation of materials
- eddy current
- electromagnetic
- magneto-optic
- ultrasound and acoustics
- microwave
- terahertz
- X-ray
- visual inspection or 2D/3D imaging
- AI-based evaluation
- thermography
- numerical modeling and simulation
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