In order to detect defects in the surfaces of dry fabric and composite prepreg, this new vision-based tactile sensor roller prototype, TacRoller, is a three-colour reflective membrane roller-shape ...

Testing incoming raw materials is crucial for ensuring the safety of any final drug product. However, close collaboration between the final drug manufacturer and its raw material supplier can reduce ...

Researchers have improved flaw detection to increase confidence in metal parts that are 3D-printed using laser powder bed fusion. Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National ...

Similar to the way in which radiography is used clinically for the identification of breaks or cracks in a patient’s bone(s), manufacturers utilize this method to identify cracks or flaws within their ...

The increasingly complex structures, 3D geometries, and new material combinations in state-ofthe-art chips gives rise to a huge demand for new metrology tools. Traditional methods do not suffice, for ...

Magnetic flux leakage (MFL) testing is a widely established non‐destructive evaluation technique used to assess the integrity of ferromagnetic materials in applications such as pipeline inspection and ...