Information reuse of nondestructive evaluation (NDE) data sets

To achieve added value from data spaces and data sets in general, an essential condition is to ensure the high quality of the stored information and its continuous availability. Nondestructive evaluation (NDE) processes represent an information source with potential for reuse. These provide essential information for the evaluation and characterization of materials and components. This information, along with others such as process parameters, is a valuable resource for data-driven added value, e.g., for process optimization or as training data for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. However, this use requires the continuous availability of NDE data sets as well as their structuring and readability. This paper describes the steps necessary to realize an NDE data cycle from the generation of information to the reuse of data.