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Materials Evaluation (ME) is ASNT's flagship journal with news and features covering all aspects of NDT and the NDT industry. The technical content in ME is peer-reviewed by qualified technicians and researchers, ensuring quality information and discussion.

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February 2025 - Volume 83, Issue 2

The February issue of Materials Evaluation includes a feature paper on interpreting magnetic particle testing indications for gas turbine components. Technical papers highlight innovations such as statistical quality control methods for industrial X-ray computed tomography and advancements in detecting corrosion thinning in aluminum-steel structures using pulse eddy current technology. The issue also covers industry trends, including AI’s role in NDT, ISO 16823:2025, and ethical considerations on the use of ASNT’s logos. Additionally, it provides updates on ASNT’s strategic initiatives, industry news, new products, and global section activities. 

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The January issue features advancements and trends in nondestructive testing and structural health monitoring for aerospace. The tutorial provides an overview of in situ testing for aerospace vehicles, emphasizing real-time damage monitoring and its role in improving safety and maintenance efficiency. The first technical paper delves into cutting-edge methods for analyzing defects in additively manufactured titanium alloys, showcasing how machine learning-enhanced X-ray tomography surpasses traditional techniques in identifying critical defects like porosity. A Fellowship Paper presents innovative research on ultrasonic focusing in silicon wafers, utilizing advanced modeling approaches to enhance nondestructive evaluation precision. Complementing these technical contributions are industry updates on NDE 4.0, new products, and standards.

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December 2024 – Volume 82, Issue 12

Discover how the ASNT Foundation builds pathways in NDT. Explore a guide to thermal and infrared testing for buildings, a sealing detection method for cables, and a study on thermographic defect assessment in industrial facilities. Also included: Generative AI and Its Potential to Augment NDE: Part 2, ASNT 2024 in review, and FAQs about ASNT’s board elections.

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November 2024 – Volume 82, Issue 11

Check out the latest issue of November issue of Materials Evaluation, where we highlight ASNT’s newest initiatives for NDT advocacy and explain the neutron radiography method.
Technical papers focus on line scanning thermography for rail base defects and characterization of cracks based on pulsed eddy current.

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October 2024 – Volume 82, Issue 10

Preview ASNT 2024 events and exhibitors, explore how generative AI enhances NDE, and learn about a ring array probe for inspecting wind turbines. Discover research on magnetostrictive EMAT sensors for stress corrosion cracking and the integration of machine learning with eddy current techniques for metal crack detection.

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