NDE 4.0 Technologies Portfolio

Introduction

The following annexure aims to serve as an adaptable and flexible compilation of technologies that aims to reflect the evolution of subjects that constitute the state of the art of NDE 4.0 knowledge and applications in several industries and geographic regions that may be used as a validation list to detect relevant technologies that may integrate a personalized technologies portfolio for specific roadmap initiatives. Due to the accelerated evolution of technological advancements and in order to maintain this technology portfolio relevant it will be periodically updated and the result of this update process will be available 1) through the periodic releases of this management guidance and 2) by making available an online version of this portfolio continuously updated between those periodic releases .

A.1 Technology Portfolio Constituents

In order to survey the technological landscape of specific industries, organizations, initiatives or geographical region, the following list of relevant technologies is provided. A specific set of relevant and applicable technologies for those industries, organizations, initiatives or geographical region may be derived from the analysis of this list in order to build a customized Technology Portfolio to meet the purpose.

Special Hardware for AI

Autonomous and collaborative robotics

Customized analog/digital sensor development

Specialized sensors integration

Telepresence

Simulation

Vertical and Horizontal Systems integration

Internet of things/ systems

• Everyday objects
• Industrial objects
• Data formats and interfaces

Cyber-Security and Cyber-Physical Systems

Crosslinking

Networks

Platforms

Cloud technologies

• Hybrid Clouds
• Multi-clouds
• Edge

Cryptography

• Symmetric-key cryptography
• * Quantum cryptography

Public-key cryptography

• Post-Quantum Cryptography

Blockchain

3D and 4D Additive Manufacture

• Rapid Manufacturing
• Rapid Tooling
• Rapid Casting
• Rapid Prototyping

Subtractive Manufacturing

Digital Manufacturing

• Inverse Engineering
• CAD/CAE/CAM
• BIM (Building Information Modeling)

Enhanced realities

• Augmented realities
• Virtual reality

Digital Twin and Thread

• Digital twin of assets
• Digital twins of a person
• Citizen Twin

New Protocols and Interfaces

• Standardization
• UX Design

Quantum Computers

DNA Computers and Storage

Smart Dust

Neuromorphic Hardware

Carbon-based transistors

Nanotube Electronics

Human augmentation

Digitalization: Input Parameters & Results

Virtual Representation

Interface Layers and Standards

Databases and Feedback Loops

Integration and Use of Sensor Enabled Consumer Electronic Devices

Algorithms (heuristic, model-based and statistical)

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine learning
• Adaptative machine learning
• Deep learning
• Improved Virtual Assistants
• AI assisted design
• Generative AI
• Composite AI
• Responsible AI

Image analysis/signal-information-raw data processing

Sound analysis/signal-information-raw data processing

Human-Computer Interaction and Interfaces

• 1-way brain-machine interfaces
• 2-way brain-machine interfaces

Intelligence Augmentation

Autonomous/Automated Inspection Systems

Non-Contact Inspection Techniques

Biodegradable sensors

Assisted Analysis

Virtual Personal Assistance

Affective Computing

Gesture Control Devices

Intelligence augmentation and Machine assisted decision making

Conversational user interfaces

NDE 4.0 Smart Contracts

Non-contact technologies

Social distancing technologies

Inspection program management/planning/control platforms

Certification of AI - Reliability considerations

Design for NDE Systems

Volumetric Displays

Smart workspaces

Composable enterprises

Production on Demand Systems