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Non-Destructive Testing
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Acoustic and Electromagnetic Methods
The use of acoustic and electromagnetic methods in the development, validation and application of non-destructive testing methods constitutes the focus of the Acoustic and Electromagnetic Methods division.
We detect surface-level and hidden inconsistencies, defects and material changes before damage develops. Studies are conducted in the laboratory, in the production facility, or while components and machinery are in operation.
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Fields of expertise
- Ultrasonic and electromagnetic non-destructive testing
- Simulation and modelling of testing methods
- Design and development of optimised testing methods
- Visualisation and reconstruction of testing data to enable improved error detection and evaluation
- Validation of NDT methods, test reliability and testing instructions
- Accredited testing laboratory in accordance with DIN EN ISO 17025
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Main activities
- Mechanised and imaging ultrasonic testing
- using phased arrays in contact testing
- high-resolution in immersion testing
- contactless using airborne ultrasonic waves - Use of guided waves for structural health monitoring
- Ultrasonic testing at high temperatures
- Mechanised electromagnetic testing with Eddy current and magnetic flux leakage
- Production of reference defects
- Simulation and modelling of test assignments
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Range of services/technical equipment
- Phased array testing systems for the use of linear and matrix arrays from 8 to 256 elements
- Testing equipment for high-resolution immersion ultrasonic testing
- Testing systems for studies using airborne ultrasound
- GMR sensor arrays for high-resolution flux leakage tests
- Multiaxial manipulator systems for mechanised testing using acoustic and electromagnetic methods
- Laser vibrometer
- Directivity pattern measurement stations for sound field measurement
- Extensive software tools for simulating testing assignments
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Publications of the division
