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Immersive 3D Visualizations and Digital Twins of Assets and Defects within NDE Inspection Workflow

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:15:42 +0000

Textual descriptions of assets and associated defects require an NDE inspector to read and comprehend the written content and then create a visual picture of the result as part of understanding and analysis. This process puts cognitive overload on the inspector, especially during complex inspections, which can lead to errors and incorrect evaluation. Furthermore, 3D visualizations provide massive information in a condensed visual format contextualized to a specific location on an asset, using which inspectors can accurately and more rapidly analyze and assess an asset’s health. The authors suggest integrating 3D visualization of assets to be inspected into NDE workflow software, along with indication/defect information tagged in 3D on the digital asset. In this presentation, the authors will explain the concepts of integrating immersive 3D visualization with NDE inspection workflow software and outline the long-term expected benefits to customers.

You can read my whitepaper and review my presentation here https://www.ndt.net/search/docs.php3?id=31306&edit=1

Digital twins in NDT

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:38:56 +0000

In this episode of the NDE 4.0 podcast, we speak with Nandu Vellal about digital twins and industrial 4.0, covering everything from 3D visualization, AR, robotics, cloud software and project management.

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/nde4pt0podcast/episodes/NDE-4-0-Podcast---Digital-twins-in-NDT-e31rplu/a-abt9hap

Read the transcript here: https://floodlightsoft.com/resources/nde-4-0-podcast/transcript-nandu-vellal-episode19/

Thanks to Nasrin Azari of Floodlight Software (https://floodlightsoft.com/) and Dan Dillon of Revenue Marketing (https://revenuemarketing.tech/)

Next Generation Visualizations in NDE to solve complex challenges

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 19:21:52 +0000

Immersive visualizations in NDE

Nondestructive evaluation (NDE) techniques have evolved over the years, but the fundamental process of interpreting data from sensors remains challenging due to cognitive overload on inspectors. Although 3D visualizations are currently used in complex scenarios, such as defense and aerospace, they have yet to become mainstream in NDE processes. Firms like Extende and EPRI are developing inspection simulators using Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Extended Reality (XR) technologies for training inspectors in NDE techniques.

Digital visualization presents numerous opportunities for NDE, including AR and VR for inspector training, which address key challenges such as the lack of hands-on practice and fear of failure. Telepresence enables experts to assist field inspectors remotely during complicated procedures, while visualization of NDE data in a browser allows for improved accessibility and integration with digital twin systems. Additionally, XR-based simulators can mimic inspection equipment and data capture processes, training inspectors in real-life situations they might encounter in the field.

Visualizations are an emerging field with a significant potential impact on the future of NDE. As technology advances, more complex and dimensional visualizations may become possible, enabling better understanding of defects and their propagation over time. This could lead to enhanced product design, failure prediction, and overall improvement in NDE practices.

References:

Trainde by Extende at https://trainde.extende.com/ Realtime Augmented Reality for Nondestructive Examination Report by EPRI https://www.epri.com/research/products/000000003002023458

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