Carestream NDT Blogs

Discover the key differences between rigid flat panel detectors and bendable DR detectors in industrial NDT. Learn how Digital Radiography is transforming weld inspection, pipeline testing, aerospace quality control, and field radiography with faster, safer, more accurate imaging.

Imagine a newly fabricated pipeline destined for a refinery, offshore platform, or power generation facility. The welds, which join each pipe segment to their adjacents, pass visual inspection and appear flawless to the naked eye. But hidden within the weld, there are often microscopic gas pores—small imperfections that compromise structural integrity and lead to premature failure.