Tele-inspection Nondestructive Evaluation for Corrosion Applications

Tele-manufacturing can accurately transfer skillsets from personnel to remote automation. Initially developed for hot work (e.g., tele-welding and tele-gouging), tele-manufacturing has been developed for inspection techniques usually performed manually by certified technicians. Tele-inspection provides the ability for skilled nondestructive evaluation technicians to inspect welds, surfaces, and corroded areas remotely, allowing inspections to be performed in difficult-to-reach locations or in environments dangerous to human health. The overarching intent of any tele-manufacturing process (welding, inspection, etc.) is to allow access to technology and equipment that enable workers to remain or become fully productive in manufacturing.