In addition to a comprehensive suite of commercially-available NDT and SHM systems, Guidedwave continues to pioneer new technologies that utilize ultrasonic guided waves. A few examples of our technologies that are still under research and development are:
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Ultrasonic De-Icing
Ultrasonic de-icing is non-thermal and consumes much less power than comparable electro-thermal blanket systems. It is also safe for composite materials that may be damaged by thermal de-icing methods.
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Pigging Technologies
Non-contact, EMAT generated guided wave ultrasound is a promising technology for the detection of coating disbondments, cracking, and corrosion.
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Rail Inspection
Guided waves are optimal for detecting transverse defects in rail, which are a critical type of defect that is very difficult to detect using traditional ultrasonic rail inspection techniques.
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Ice Sensing
Guidedwave’s ultrasonic ice sensing solution requires no hazardous materials, can be delivered at a substantial cost savings to other alternatives, and can deliver excellent sensitivity.
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Nonlinear Guided Waves
Nonlinear ultrasonic guided waves are known as one of the best approaches for characterizing changes in dislocation density and slip bands that precede the initiation of a fatigue crack.
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Guided Wave Tomographic Plate/Shell Monitoring System
UTOMO technology was developed specifically for large-area structural health monitoring (SHM) of aircraft components to eliminate the need for expensive, time-consuming, localized inspections.
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