Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) of composites is an important aspect of many sectors, as it provides a means for safety checks of materials and systems both during the manufacturing process and while in use. Many companies, and specifically those in the aeronautics industry, have invested heavily in NDT systems for composite materials, as demonstrated by their patent portfolios. Click here to view category descriptions and context.
| Corporation | Patents and Published Applications Count |
|---|---|
1.
Boeing
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2.
Airbus
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3.
Vibrant Corporation
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4.
General Electric Company
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| 5. Verifi Technologies, Llc |
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6.
Baker Hughes Incorporated
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7.
Toshiba
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8.
Siemens
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9.
Permasense
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10.
NLA Diagnostics
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| Categorization and Classification | Patents and Published Applications |
|---|---|
| 30 | |
| 30 3D Contours | |
| 46 | |
| 46 Layer Determination | |
| 27 | |
| 27 Fluid Column | |
| 39 | |
| 39 Calibration | |
| 79 | |
| 79 Failure Prediction | |
| 82 | |
| 82 Manual Operation | |
| 34 | |
| 34 Thermographic | |
| 113 | |
| 113 Automated | |
