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Delivering news, features, and peer-reviewed research, Materials Evaluation (ME) keeps NDT professionals informed on industry advancements, ensuring quality information and discussion.

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Bioinspired NDT

April 2025 - Volume 83, Issue 4

The April issue of Materials Evaluation explores the intersection of bioinspiration and nondestructive evaluation (NDE), highlighting nature’s influence on advanced inspection technologies. The featured tutorial examines how animals like aye-ayes and foxes inspire autonomous, adaptive NDT/E solutions. Technical papers showcase innovations such as bioinspired vertiport systems for drone-based methane detection, sound-guided robotic motion for gas leak localization, and computer vision-enhanced eddy current inspection for complex geometries. Additionally, industry updates cover advancements in edge computing for smarter NDE, new product releases, and an overview of the latest standards. ASNT initiatives, leadership opportunities, and community highlights round out the issue.

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March 2025 — Issue 83, Volume 3

The March issue of Materials Evaluation explores industry challenges, technological advancements, and professional insights. The feature article addresses technician turnover with a focus on retention challenges for women. Technical papers showcase innovative research, including AI-driven image quality assessment in radiography and acoustic emission monitoring of concrete hydration. Regular sections provide updates on industry trends, leadership strategies, and ethical considerations, while also celebrating achievements and advocating for NDT’s future. Additionally, resources such as event listings and professional development opportunities ensure readers stay informed and engaged in the field.

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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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January 2025 – Volume 83, Issue 1

The January issue features advancements and trends in nondestructive testing and structural health monitoring for aerospace.

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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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