AI-Powered Interpretation, Ushering in a New Era for NDT

We will delve into an innovative topic in the field of NDT: AI-powered Interpretation.

We will explore how AI technology is being used to analyze NDT data and automatically detect and classify defects, thereby enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of inspections.

For a long time, the interpretation of NDT results has relied on the experience and knowledge of skilled professionals.

While this demands a high level of expertise, it also inherently involves limitations such as inspector fatigue, subjectivity, and time constraints.

In this context, AI technology holds the potential to bring revolutionary changes to the NDT field.

AI-Powered Interpretation

AI-powered interpretation is a technology where AI algorithms analyze NDT data to detect and classify defects automatically.

This goes beyond simply increasing inspection speed; it plays a crucial role in elevating the accuracy and reliability of inspections and alleviating the burden on inspection experts.

The key benefits of AI-powered interpretation are as follows:

• Overwhelming Speed Enhancement:

  AI can process data in an instant that would take humans minutes or even hours to analyze.

  For example, according to one AI solution provider, AI can count porosities in a weld in a few milliseconds while a human takes approximately 9 seconds. AI can complete an entire image evaluation much faster than the 9 minutes it takes a human.

  This signifies a groundbreaking increase in efficiency in environments requiring the rapid analysis of large volumes of data.

• Enhanced Accuracy and Objectivity:

  Since AI algorithms analyze data based on consistent criteria, they minimize the possibility of errors arising from an inspector's subjective judgment or fatigue.

  One expert emphasizes that the combination of traditional and AI algorithms can offer real added value for digital radiography and NDT.

  Furthermore, AI can continuously improve its ability ot accurately detect and classify even minute defects by learning from the experience of skilled inspectors.

• Reduced Burden on Inspection Experts:

  By entrusting repetitive and time-consuming interpretation tasks to AI, inspection experts can focus on more complex and critical analyses.

  This contributes to enhancing work efficiency and improving the quality of inspections.

• Support for Data-Driven Decision Making:

  AI analyzes vast amounts of NDT data to identify defect occurrence trends and potential risk factors, thereby supporting the formulation of more effective maintenance and quality control strategies.

Benefits of AI-Powered NDT Interpretation

X-PACS AI-Powered NDT Solutions

So far, we have explored the innovations and key benefits that AI-powered interpretation technology brings to the field of NDT.

X-PACS actively utilizes these AI technologies to provide solutions that practically enhance the work efficiency of NDT professionals.

X-PACS is already contributing to enhancing the work efficiency of NDT professionals by leveraging AI technology.

• Scanbot:

  Scanbot, an RT film digitization solution, utilizes AI-based OCR(Optical Character Recognition) technology to automatically extract and convert data recorded on film, reducing data entry errors and increasing accuracy.

• AcuScreenNDT:

  AcuScreenNDT, an RT inspection solution, provides automatic defect detection and measurement capabilities based on acquired digital images

  This supports inspectors' analysis work, improves accuracy, and offers an efficient image analysis environment through various image processing tools.

In Conclusion, AI-powered interpretation technology is no longer a distant future but a core driving force behind the current innovation in the NDT field.

Based on clear advantages in speed, accuracy, efficiency, and safety enhancement, AI supports NDT professionals in performing their tasks more safely and efficiently.