NDTVALOR

NDTValor is the synergy in know-how and competence of several research laboratories from INSA Lyon and Aix-Marseille University in the field of Non-Destructive testing.
Relying on pluridisciplinary teams (over 60 researchers, engineers, consultants...), NDTValor can take on study projects, research and development projects, competence transfer, evaluation or assessment tasks integrating the following parameters : Materials-Medium / Physical modelization / Instrumentation development / Results analysis / Qualification and metrology...

R&D AREAS

Materials

Metals and alloys / Ceramics, glass, polymers / Composites and multilayer surfaces
Concrete, plaster, stone / Wood, cardboard, natural materials
Powder, aggregates / Bio-materials

Applications
Quality control / Health control / Characterization / SHM / Maintenance / Expertise

Analysis and modelization of material / wave interactions in NDT - Image and data analysis and processing - Development of sofware applications
Materials analysis and characterization - SHM - Detection, characterization and sizing of defects - Inverted methods - Data fusion
Development of testing methods and techniques - Design and development of prototypes and sensors
Feasibility and controllability tests - POD - Measurement, qualification and metrology of non-destructive test - Testing procedure report

EXPERIMENTAL EQUIPMENTS:

Classical industrial equiment concerning: Ultrasonics, Eddy currents, Magnetic particle testing, Thermography, Visual
X-ray test bed : Radiography, Radioscopy, Tomography, Diffraction/fluorescence/diffusion
Interferometry and spectrometry: UV, Visible, IR
Ultrasound platform: EMAT, TOFD, Phased array, immersion vats, acquisition and calibration of acoustic emission sytem, vibratory methods
Platform electromagnetic methods: permeability measurement, Magnetic Flux Leakage, measurement of magnetic fields, microwave testing

NUMERICAL EQUIPMENTS:

RMN, X-ray, ultrasound imaging platform

Transport sectors: automotive, aerospace, rail
Energy: nuclear, thermal energy...
Industrial sectors: chemicals, petrochemicals, plasturgy
Production: steel, smelting industry, mechanical construction
Civil engineering: infrastructures, construction
Devices: health, cosmetics, sport
Food industry

Research & Development

Research &
Development