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
