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Worker welding metal beams with sparks in an industrial workshop
September 9, 2026
Learn how NDT detects common weld defects using visual, magnetic particle, penetrant, ultrasonic, and radiographic testing methods.
Hands holding a tablet showing a thermal view of industrial machinery with a bright hot spot
August 21, 2026
Explore the history of radiographic testing, from the discovery of X-rays to film, gamma radiography, and today's digital NDT technology.
Hand using green power tool to drill metal in a workshop
August 17, 2026
Learn how to choose an NDT method based on material, defect type, accessibility, and inspection needs with guidance from Steel City NDT.
Gloved hand welding a metal joint on a steel beam, bright sparks illuminating the seam
July 17, 2026
Learn how metallurgical testing has evolved to improve material quality, manufacturing processes, and failure prevention across modern industries.
Construction worker in hard hat and safety vest inspecting rebar at a building site
June 24, 2026
Protect your heavy industrial infrastructure. Learn how Steel City NDT uses conventional UT, MT, &PT to detect sub-surface weld flaws.
Close-up of a gray metal surface with a small red scratch or paint mark near the edge
June 11, 2026
Explore the evolution of liquid penetrant testing, from early railroad inspections to modern aerospace applications and advanced NDT programs.
Thermal camera scans a large industrial pipe in a refinery with tanks and equipment in the background
May 15, 2026
Explore the history of thermal inspection technology and how infrared imaging became essential in modern industrial inspections.
Suspension bridge at sunset over calm water, with orange-lit towers and cables against a blue sky
April 22, 2026
Learn how NDT solutions help inspect and maintain Pennsylvania’s aging bridges and steel infrastructure safely.
Technician using a tool to inspect a glowing yellow pipe in a workshop
April 17, 2026
Explore the history of borescope testing and how this NDT method evolved into a critical inspection tool.
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