At RCNDE, we remain committed to investing in talent and advancing research that addresses the most pressing challenges in the Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) field. Over the past few months, our team has been processing applications for the 2024 call for Core Research Projects and the 2025 call for Technology Transfer and Feasibility studies. We are pleased to  announce the results and share the details of the selected projects with our community.  

Industry-funded core projects – Results  

Given the widespread support received by the three proposals that were invited to full application , the RCNDE Board have approved that all three are funded. These projects are set to tackle some of the key challenges identified in the NDEvR Vision. Each selected project aligns with our mission to drive forward cutting-edge research and foster collaboration among our partners.  

The selected projects are:  

• Phased array coded acquisition technology for SHM and NDE – PI F Cegla, Imperial 
• Laser ultrasound for fast, in situ NDE – T Stratoudaki, Strathclyde 
• 3D ultrasonic imaging for characterisation of critical microstructural locations in polycrystalline materials – A Velichko, Bristol 

• Use of Ultrasonic Phased Arrays for Time-of-Flight Diffraction – pI E Nicholson, Strathclyde
• Enhancing inspection efficiency and adaptability of laser ultrasonic phased arrays through coded excitation and diffuse correlation – PI J Zhang, Bristol

We congratulate the research teams, and we look forward to seeing the results of their groundbreaking work in the coming months. These initiatives will not only contribute to advancing the  NDE field but also offer real-world solutions to the challenges our members face.  

Stay tuned for further updates as we continue to support the future of NDE research and innovation!