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Compromised “kissing bonds” in solid-state welds are tough to identify with conventional ultrasonic testing. Recently, EWI investigated using the ultrasonic process known as full matrix capture/total focusing method (FMC/TFM) to detect kissing bonds in intentionally fabricated kissing bonds, and found that these weak welds could be positively identified. This promising research is discussed in Detection...

Due to popular demand, EWI will continue its technical webinar series in April with three upcoming events: Introducing the EWI Nondestructive Testing Technology & Training Consortium Tuesday, April 6, 2021, 12:00-1:00pm EDT EWI Senior Technology Advisor Oleg Volf will discuss plans for a new national collaboration group aimed at accelerating NDT technology readiness levels and...

The newest generation of a product is typically lighter, smaller, and more powerful than its predecessor. For these products to be as successful as the previous iterations, they must be manufactured in an economical and reliable manner. In many cases, this requires going back to the drawing board to select materials, finalize a design, and...