Maximizing Inspection Efficiency: Leveraging Microwave Inspection as an Alternative to UT in Challenging Scenarios
The session explores microwave inspection as an alternative to traditional ultrasonic testing (UT) in challenging scenarios. Speaker Bob Stakenborghs, a pioneer in microwave inspection since 2004, discusses its efficacy and applicability.
Maximizing Inspection Efficiency: Leveraging Microwave Inspection as an Alternative to UT in Challenging Scenarios
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (America/New York)
Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Contact Hours: 1
IACET CEUs: 0.1
Valid for ASNT Level III recertification: Yes
Microwave inspection is explored as a viable substitute for UT in situations where UT is impractical or challenging. The session delves into the efficacy and applicability of microwave inspection techniques, offering insights into their advantages and limitations. Practical case studies and best practices illuminate the utilisation of microwave inspection in various industrial contexts, fostering a deeper understanding of its role as a complementary method in non-traditional testing scenarios.
Speaker:
Bob Stakenborghs, a pioneer in microwave inspection since 2004, founded Advanced Microwave Imaging in 2020 to revolutionise the inspection of composite materials using microwaves. Leading the development of advanced inspection systems, including proprietary multi-frequency vector network analyzers and specialised software, his innovations have been deployed successfully in field applications, from inspecting HDPE pipe fusions to fibreglass wind turbine blades. Continuously driving innovation, he actively contributes to peer-reviewed literature and plays integral roles in ASME, ASTM, ASNT, and ISO committees, shaping codes and standards for microwave inspection. Recognised for his contributions, Bob serves as Senior Vice President for the Technical and Engineering Communities Council at ASME, and he was honoured as an ASME Fellow in 2016.
