Revolutionizing Aerospace Inspections Metrology and Quality News [Video]

A transformative collaboration between Adaptix and UK Cranfield University under the ATI (Aerospace Technology Institute) program is set to redefine non-destructive testing (NDT) and evaluation (NDE) in aerospace manufacturing and maintenance. At the core of this initiative is the integration of Adaptix’s cutting-edge Digital Tomosynthesis (DT) technology with advanced robotics to create a fast, efficient, and scalable 3D X-ray inspection system for large composite aerospace components.

Innovating 3D X-ray Inspection for Aerospace

Originally developed for medical imaging, Adaptix’s DT technology eliminates the need for rotational scanning required by traditional 3D X-ray Computed Tomography (CT). Instead, DT captures limited-angle X-rays in a horizontal plane and reconstructs 3D images using advanced mathematical algorithms. This approach dramatically reduces the complexity, cost, and time of inspections, enabling real-time, in-situ analysis of intricate structures like aircraft wings and fuselages.

By adapting DT for use in aerospace, the project aims to prove its ability to detect defects in large and complex composite parts with exceptional resolution. The addition of robotic …