This handbook comprehensively covers the cutting-edge trends and techniques essential for the
integration of nondestructive evaluation (NDE) into the changing face of the modern industrial
landscape. In particular it delves into the marriage of NDE with new techniques in e.g. data
mining cloud computing and autonomous operation highlighting the potential for cyber-physical
controlled production and discussing the myriad possible applications across many different
industries.The Handbook of NDE 4.0 centers around the Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 ¿ the
next generation of industrial production encompassing all aspects of networking across all
industrial areas. It discusses the adaptation of existing NDE techniques to emerging new
technological areas such as 3D printing via the introduction of cyber systems into the
inspection and maintenance processes. In addition the handbook covers topics such as the
management and processing of big data with respect to real-time monitoring of structural
integrity and reliable inspection of individual components. Remote NDE to include competence
not available on-site will be a potential technique to increase reliability of NDE inspections
by integrating additional specialist inputs into the decision process by methods such as
telepresence thereby better leveraging the scarce resources of senior inspectors into
industrial inspections at multiple sites. The handbook houses a wealth of essential information
to help academics industry professionals and entrepreneurs navigate through this burgeoning
new field. The material in this handbook is presented with the intention of ultimately
improving human safety through reliable inspections and dependable maintenance of critical
infrastructure while also enhancing business value through reduced downtime affordable
maintenance and talent optimization.
