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Download Excel + PDF. https://www.therness.com/blog/en-15085-railway-welding-certification-requirements-guide https://www.therness.com/blog/en-15085-railway-welding-certification-requirements-guide Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Complete guide to EN 15085 railway welding certification: CL1–CL4 levels, weld joint categories, ISO 3834 alignment, NDT requirements, and a practical audit. https://www.therness.com/blog/magnetic-particle-testing-welds-procedure-standards-acceptance-criteria https://www.therness.com/blog/magnetic-particle-testing-welds-procedure-standards-acceptance-criteria Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Magnetic particle testing (MT) of welds explained: method, procedure, EN ISO 17638 and EN ISO 23278 acceptance levels, and a defect decision matrix. https://www.therness.com/blog/phased-array-ultrasonic-testing-paut-weld-inspection-guide https://www.therness.com/blog/phased-array-ultrasonic-testing-paut-weld-inspection-guide Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT PAUT weld inspection explained: probe setup, scan types, defect sizing, and acceptance criteria per ISO 17640 and ISO 13588. 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All 5 process tables covered: welding system, material, equipment, process and finished product. https://www.therness.com/blog/api-1104-pipeline-welding-acceptance-criteria-guide https://www.therness.com/blog/api-1104-pipeline-welding-acceptance-criteria-guide Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Full guide to API 1104 pipeline weld acceptance criteria: radiography, visual and mechanical test requirements for onshore and offshore pipelines. https://www.therness.com/blog/iso-9712-ndt-personnel-certification-welding-inspection https://www.therness.com/blog/iso-9712-ndt-personnel-certification-welding-inspection Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT ISO 9712 certification for welding NDT personnel: Levels 1/2/3, exam structure, sector pipelines, recertification windows and traceability for ISO 3834 audits. https://www.therness.com/blog/aws-d1-1-structural-welding-code-acceptance-inspection https://www.therness.com/blog/aws-d1-1-structural-welding-code-acceptance-inspection Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT AWS D1.1 visual and NDT acceptance criteria for structural steel welds: Table 8.1 limits, CWI inspector duties, and digital weld records. https://www.therness.com/blog/iso-17636-radiographic-testing-welds-class-a-class-b-guide https://www.therness.com/blog/iso-17636-radiographic-testing-welds-class-a-class-b-guide Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT ISO 17636 explained: technique Class A vs B, film vs digital (DDA/CR), IQI selection, ISO 5817 / ISO 10675 acceptance link, and where real-time monitoring fits. https://www.therness.com/blog/en-15085-rolling-stock-welding-quality-levels-monitoring-guide https://www.therness.com/blog/en-15085-rolling-stock-welding-quality-levels-monitoring-guide Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT EN 15085 explained for rolling stock welding: CL1–CL4 manufacturer levels, CP A–D quality classes, stress classes, ISO 5817 link, audit-ready monitoring. https://www.therness.com/blog/active-thermography-lock-in-vs-flash-vs-pulse-ndt-comparison https://www.therness.com/blog/active-thermography-lock-in-vs-flash-vs-pulse-ndt-comparison Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Compare lock-in, flash, pulse and induction active thermography for weld NDT. 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Learn how digital monitoring reduces re-qualification costs by 40%. https://www.therness.com/blog/bs-en-iso-5817-uk-adoption-guide-welding-quality-levels https://www.therness.com/blog/bs-en-iso-5817-uk-adoption-guide-welding-quality-levels Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT How BS EN ISO 5817 governs weld acceptance in the UK: BSI adoption, mapping to BS EN 1090-2 execution classes, and audit-ready inspection workflow. https://www.therness.com/blog/welding-monitoring-system-buyers-guide-thermal-vision-acoustic https://www.therness.com/blog/welding-monitoring-system-buyers-guide-thermal-vision-acoustic Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Choosing a welding monitoring system? 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Quality levels B/C/D, BSI adoption, post-Brexit alignment with EN 1090, and inspection workflow. https://www.therness.com/blog/shipbuilding-welding-quality-monitoring-thermal-imaging https://www.therness.com/blog/shipbuilding-welding-quality-monitoring-thermal-imaging Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Real-time thermal monitoring for shipyard welding—preheat, interpass control, HAZ tracking, and digital traceability for DNV, Lloyd's Register, and ISO 3834. https://www.therness.com/blog/wind-turbine-tower-welding-quality-monitoring https://www.therness.com/blog/wind-turbine-tower-welding-quality-monitoring Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT How real-time thermal monitoring and AI analytics address the unique weld quality challenges in wind turbine tower manufacturing—preheat, interpass control. https://www.therness.com/blog/cold-wire-feeding-welding-thermal-monitoring-automation https://www.therness.com/blog/cold-wire-feeding-welding-thermal-monitoring-automation Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Learn how thermal monitoring enhances cold wire feeding welding automation. Optimize deposition rates, control bead geometry, and ensure consistent weld. https://www.therness.com/blog/weld-penetration-depth-control-thermal-monitoring https://www.therness.com/blog/weld-penetration-depth-control-thermal-monitoring Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Learn how thermal imaging enables real-time weld penetration depth control for structural steel, pressure vessels, and pipeline applications. https://www.therness.com/blog/edge-ai-weld-inspection-architecture-on-premise https://www.therness.com/blog/edge-ai-weld-inspection-architecture-on-premise Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Deploy on-premises AI inference for welding inspection. Learn edge AI architecture, latency optimization, and Industry 4.0 integration for manufacturing. https://www.therness.com/blog/titanium-welding-quality-monitoring-thermal-imaging https://www.therness.com/blog/titanium-welding-quality-monitoring-thermal-imaging Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT How thermal imaging transforms titanium welding quality monitoring-detecting alpha case formation, interpass temperature violations, and cooling rate. https://www.therness.com/blog/stud-welding-quality-monitoring-thermal-imaging https://www.therness.com/blog/stud-welding-quality-monitoring-thermal-imaging Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Master stud welding quality monitoring with thermal imaging — ensure 100% fastener integrity in drawn arc and capacitor discharge processes for automotive. https://www.therness.com/blog/welding-process-capability-cpk-ppk-statistical-control https://www.therness.com/blog/welding-process-capability-cpk-ppk-statistical-control Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Master welding process capability with Cpk and Ppk indices. Learn how statistical process control (SPC) ensures PPAP compliance and zero-defect manufacturing. https://www.therness.com/blog/weld-joint-fit-up-thermal-imaging-pre-weld-verification https://www.therness.com/blog/weld-joint-fit-up-thermal-imaging-pre-weld-verification Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT How weld joint fit-up verification using thermal imaging ensures proper root gap, alignment, and fixture qualification before striking an arc — preventing. https://www.therness.com/blog/weld-bead-geometry-measurement-thermal-laser-profilometry https://www.therness.com/blog/weld-bead-geometry-measurement-thermal-laser-profilometry Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Learn how weld bead geometry measurement using thermal imaging and laser profilometry ensures consistent weld quality. https://www.therness.com/blog/welding-anomaly-detection-machine-learning-predictive-quality https://www.therness.com/blog/welding-anomaly-detection-machine-learning-predictive-quality Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Learn how welding anomaly detection machine learning transforms quality control. Discover waveform analysis, unsupervised algorithms, and real-time. https://www.therness.com/blog/welding-data-historian-mes-integration-industry-4-0 https://www.therness.com/blog/welding-data-historian-mes-integration-industry-4-0 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Learn how welding data historian MES integration enables Industry 4.0 manufacturing with real-time production analytics, predictive quality control. https://www.therness.com/blog/heatscan-field-thermography-welding-inspection-guide https://www.therness.com/blog/heatscan-field-thermography-welding-inspection-guide Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Discover how HeatScan field thermography welding inspection delivers real-time weld quality assessment without production downtime. https://www.therness.com/blog/resistance-spot-welding-monitoring-automotive-biw https://www.therness.com/blog/resistance-spot-welding-monitoring-automotive-biw Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Real-time resistance spot welding monitoring enables automotive manufacturers to detect weld nugget defects, electrode wear, and process drift. https://www.therness.com/blog/weld-overlay-cladding-quality-monitoring-thermal-imaging https://www.therness.com/blog/weld-overlay-cladding-quality-monitoring-thermal-imaging Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Discover how real-time thermal imaging monitors weld overlay cladding quality, controlling dilution rates and detecting defects in corrosion-resistant. https://www.therness.com/blog/welding-heat-input-calculation-quality-control https://www.therness.com/blog/welding-heat-input-calculation-quality-control Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Welding heat input formula: HI = (V × I × 60) / (v × 1000). Step-by-step examples, standard limits by material, ISO/EN requirements explained. https://www.therness.com/blog/welding-coordination-software-iso-14731 https://www.therness.com/blog/welding-coordination-software-iso-14731 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Welding coordination software helps manufacturers control responsibilities, records, approvals, and traceability under ISO 14731 and ISO 3834 workflows. https://www.therness.com/blog/welding-procedure-specification-software https://www.therness.com/blog/welding-procedure-specification-software Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Compare welding procedure specification software: WPS/PQR lifecycle, ISO 3834 audit-ready, digital approval and revision control. Free demo. https://www.therness.com/blog/welding-traceability-mes-erp-integration https://www.therness.com/blog/welding-traceability-mes-erp-integration Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Welding traceability software connects MES and ERP data to quality records, helping manufacturers prove compliance, reduce rework, and accelerate root-cause. https://www.therness.com/blog/orbital-tube-welding-cooling-rate-monitoring https://www.therness.com/blog/orbital-tube-welding-cooling-rate-monitoring Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Orbital tube welding cooling rate monitoring helps pharma, semiconductor, and high-purity piping teams control penetration, heat tint, and digital weld. https://www.therness.com/blog/resistance-seam-welding-quality-monitoring-thermal-imaging https://www.therness.com/blog/resistance-seam-welding-quality-monitoring-thermal-imaging Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT How real-time thermal imaging enables continuous resistance seam welding quality monitoring — catch nugget inconsistencies, burn-through, and cold welds. https://www.therness.com/blog/electron-beam-welding-quality-monitoring-thermal-imaging https://www.therness.com/blog/electron-beam-welding-quality-monitoring-thermal-imaging Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT How real-time thermal imaging and inline monitoring systems deliver electron beam welding quality control for aerospace, nuclear, and medical device. https://www.therness.com/blog/plasma-arc-welding-quality-monitoring-thermal-imaging https://www.therness.com/blog/plasma-arc-welding-quality-monitoring-thermal-imaging Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT How real-time thermal imaging enables plasma arc welding quality monitoring for aerospace, medical devices, and precision manufacturing. https://www.therness.com/blog/friction-stir-welding-quality-monitoring-thermal-imaging https://www.therness.com/blog/friction-stir-welding-quality-monitoring-thermal-imaging Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT How thermal imaging and real-time process monitoring detect voids, kissing bonds, and lack-of-penetration defects in friction stir welding—before they reach. https://www.therness.com/blog/tig-gtaw-welding-quality-monitoring-thermal-imaging https://www.therness.com/blog/tig-gtaw-welding-quality-monitoring-thermal-imaging Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT How real-time thermal imaging transforms TIG/GTAW welding quality monitoring—detecting incomplete penetration, porosity, and burn-through inline before. https://www.therness.com/blog/gmaw-mig-welding-quality-monitoring-thermal-imaging https://www.therness.com/blog/gmaw-mig-welding-quality-monitoring-thermal-imaging Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT How thermal imaging transforms GMAW/MIG welding quality monitoring — detect porosity, burn-through, incomplete fusion, and spatter in real time before. https://www.therness.com/blog/flux-cored-arc-welding-quality-monitoring-thermal-imaging https://www.therness.com/blog/flux-cored-arc-welding-quality-monitoring-thermal-imaging Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Learn how real-time thermal imaging transforms flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) quality monitoring—detecting porosity, lack of fusion, and parameter drift. https://www.therness.com/blog/submerged-arc-welding-quality-monitoring-thermal-imaging https://www.therness.com/blog/submerged-arc-welding-quality-monitoring-thermal-imaging Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Submerged arc welding quality monitoring with thermal imaging catches defects at the source. Learn how real-time SAW process control reduces rework. https://www.therness.com/blog/hydrogen-induced-cracking-prevention-welding-thermal-monitoring https://www.therness.com/blog/hydrogen-induced-cracking-prevention-welding-thermal-monitoring Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT How real-time thermal monitoring prevents hydrogen-induced cracking in welding by enforcing preheat, interpass temperature, and PWHT compliance to ISO 13916. https://www.therness.com/blog/aluminum-welding-quality-monitoring-thermal-imaging https://www.therness.com/blog/aluminum-welding-quality-monitoring-thermal-imaging Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT How real-time thermal imaging and AI-powered monitoring detect aluminum weld defects inline—porosity, burn-through, HAZ cracking—before they reach final. https://www.therness.com/blog/weld-pool-geometry-ai-analysis-real-time-quality https://www.therness.com/blog/weld-pool-geometry-ai-analysis-real-time-quality Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT How weld pool geometry AI analysis uses thermal imaging to measure pool shape, size, and thermal gradient in real time — predicting weld quality before. https://www.therness.com/blog/sensor-fusion-weld-quality-thermal-vision-acoustic https://www.therness.com/blog/sensor-fusion-weld-quality-thermal-vision-acoustic Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT How sensor fusion weld quality monitoring integrates thermal cameras, vision systems, and acoustic emission sensors to detect defects in real time. https://www.therness.com/blog/ppap-weld-traceability-control-plan-automotive-suppliers https://www.therness.com/blog/ppap-weld-traceability-control-plan-automotive-suppliers Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Learn how PPAP weld traceability and digital control plan monitoring help automotive suppliers reduce escapes, speed approvals, and strengthen audit readiness. https://www.therness.com/blog/laser-welding-monitoring-ev-battery-manufacturing https://www.therness.com/blog/laser-welding-monitoring-ev-battery-manufacturing Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Discover how real-time laser welding monitoring with thermal imaging ensures zero-defect quality in EV battery manufacturing for busbars and tab-to-terminal. https://www.therness.com/blog/multi-pass-welding-thermal-monitoring-quality-control https://www.therness.com/blog/multi-pass-welding-thermal-monitoring-quality-control Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Learn how real-time multi-pass welding monitoring with thermal cameras controls interpass temperature, detects defects layer by layer, and prevents costly. https://www.therness.com/blog/agentic-thermal-monitoring-autonomous-welding https://www.therness.com/blog/agentic-thermal-monitoring-autonomous-welding Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Discover how agentic thermal monitoring systems are revolutionizing welding quality control, enabling autonomous inspection and adaptive process adjustments. https://www.therness.com/blog/ai-welding-monitoring-real-time-molten-pool https://www.therness.com/blog/ai-welding-monitoring-real-time-molten-pool Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Discover Therness AI for welding quality monitoring in real time. Automatic analysis of molten weld pool, electric arc, and stick-out for smarter process. https://www.therness.com/blog/thermal-imaging-weld-seam-tracking-joint-prep-verification https://www.therness.com/blog/thermal-imaging-weld-seam-tracking-joint-prep-verification Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Use thermal imaging for weld seam tracking and joint preparation verification. Detect misalignment, gap variations, and poor edge geometry before the arc. https://www.therness.com/blog/weld-distortion-thermal-monitoring-control https://www.therness.com/blog/weld-distortion-thermal-monitoring-control Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Weld distortion drives costly rework in fabrication. Learn how real-time thermal monitoring measures heat input and thermal gradients to prevent distortion. https://www.therness.com/blog/post-weld-heat-treatment-pwht-thermal-monitoring https://www.therness.com/blog/post-weld-heat-treatment-pwht-thermal-monitoring Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT How thermal imaging cameras replace thermocouples in PWHT monitoring — ensuring temperature uniformity, ASME/EN code compliance, and full digital. https://www.therness.com/blog/stainless-steel-welding-quality-monitoring-haz-sensitization https://www.therness.com/blog/stainless-steel-welding-quality-monitoring-haz-sensitization Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT How real-time thermal monitoring prevents HAZ sensitization in stainless steel welding, ensuring ISO 3834 compliance in food, pharma, chemical, and marine. https://www.therness.com/blog/weld-porosity-detection-thermal-imaging-real-time https://www.therness.com/blog/weld-porosity-detection-thermal-imaging-real-time Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT How real-time thermal imaging catches weld porosity at the source — before it reaches the inspection table. Causes, detection methods, and ROI compared. https://www.therness.com/blog/welding-digital-twin-quality-monitoring-industry-4-0 https://www.therness.com/blog/welding-digital-twin-quality-monitoring-industry-4-0 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT How welding digital twins use thermal cameras, AI, and sensor fusion to predict defects, enforce weld procedure compliance, and cut scrap in real time. https://www.therness.com/blog/heatcore-ai-thermal-weld-monitoring-deep-dive https://www.therness.com/blog/heatcore-ai-thermal-weld-monitoring-deep-dive Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Discover how HeatCore AI uses inline thermography and deep learning to detect porosity, lack of fusion, and overheating with 99.2% accuracy, enabling ISO. https://www.therness.com/blog/thermal-imaging-weld-splatter-detection-2026 https://www.therness.com/blog/thermal-imaging-weld-splatter-detection-2026 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Discover how thermal cameras detect weld splatter formation in real-time, enabling immediate corrections that cut scrap and rework costs by 30-50% while. https://www.therness.com/blog/pressure-vessel-welding-quality-monitoring-iso-3834-ped https://www.therness.com/blog/pressure-vessel-welding-quality-monitoring-iso-3834-ped Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT How thermal camera monitoring and digital records close the compliance gap for pressure vessel welding under ISO 3834, PED, and ASME BPVC Section IX. https://www.therness.com/blog/weld-defect-cost-scrap-rework-reduction https://www.therness.com/blog/weld-defect-cost-scrap-rework-reduction Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Quantify the true cost of weld defects—scrap, rework, warranty, and liability—and learn how real-time thermal monitoring slashes COPQ across industries. https://www.therness.com/blog/welding-preheat-interpass-temperature-monitoring-iso-13916 https://www.therness.com/blog/welding-preheat-interpass-temperature-monitoring-iso-13916 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT How thermal cameras automate preheat and interpass temperature monitoring for ISO 13916 compliance, preventing HAZ hydrogen cracking and sensitization defects. https://www.therness.com/blog/active-thermography-subsurface-weld-defect-detection https://www.therness.com/blog/active-thermography-subsurface-weld-defect-detection Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Learn how active thermography detects subsurface weld defects—porosity, lack of fusion, cracks—faster than conventional NDT. https://www.therness.com/blog/welding-consumables-traceability-iso-3834-digital https://www.therness.com/blog/welding-consumables-traceability-iso-3834-digital Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Track welding consumables per ISO 3834: batch IDs, certificates, oven logs linked to weld joints. Digital QMS workflow with audit checklist for fabricators. https://www.therness.com/blog/iso-15614-welding-procedure-qualification-digital-workflow https://www.therness.com/blog/iso-15614-welding-procedure-qualification-digital-workflow Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT ISO 15614 welding procedure qualification made practical: a digital workflow to reduce WPQR delays, strengthen traceability, and improve first-pass approval. https://www.therness.com/blog/iso-9606-welder-qualification-tracking-software https://www.therness.com/blog/iso-9606-welder-qualification-tracking-software Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT ISO 9606 welder qualification tracking software guide for digital continuity, expiry alerts, and audit-ready welding compliance across multi-site production. https://www.therness.com/blog/iso-17662-welding-monitoring-calibration-verification-validation https://www.therness.com/blog/iso-17662-welding-monitoring-calibration-verification-validation Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT ISO 17662 welding monitoring guide for calibration, verification, and validation. Build traceable, audit-ready controls for compliant welding operations. https://www.therness.com/blog/welding-ncr-management-software-iso-3834 https://www.therness.com/blog/welding-ncr-management-software-iso-3834 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Welding NCR management software for ISO 3834: build a digital workflow for detection, root cause, CAPA, and audit-ready traceability in fabrication plants. https://www.therness.com/blog/aiag-cqi-15-audit-pass-checklist-welding-system-assessment/ https://www.therness.com/blog/aiag-cqi-15-audit-pass-checklist-welding-system-assessment/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT CQI-15 welding system assessment execution improves when digital monitoring links process controls, job audits, and corrective actions across automotive. https://www.therness.com/blog/therness-hackathon-2026 https://www.therness.com/blog/therness-hackathon-2026 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT A recap of the Therness Innovation Hackathon at I3P, Politecnico di Torino. 50+ participants, 15 teams, 24 hours of coding, and AI-powered weld defect. https://www.therness.com/blog/carbon-steel-waam-thermal-monitoring-video https://www.therness.com/blog/carbon-steel-waam-thermal-monitoring-video Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Watch Therness thermal imaging in carbon steel WAAM and learn how real-time thermal monitoring improves bead consistency, interpass control, defect. https://www.therness.com/blog/iso-14732-welding-operator-qualification-digital-traceability https://www.therness.com/blog/iso-14732-welding-operator-qualification-digital-traceability Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT How to manage ISO 14732 welding operator qualification for mechanized and automated lines. Digital traceability, audit evidence, and training record management. https://www.therness.com/blog/infrared-pipe-corrosion-detection-thermal-imaging https://www.therness.com/blog/infrared-pipe-corrosion-detection-thermal-imaging Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Infrared pipe corrosion detection helps find CUI and wall thinning early by scanning large pipe areas before leaks or unplanned shutdowns. https://www.therness.com/blog/non-contact-pipe-thickness-monitoring-high-temperature https://www.therness.com/blog/non-contact-pipe-thickness-monitoring-high-temperature Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Non-contact pipe thickness monitoring enables safer high-temperature inspection from distance, reducing shutdown pressure and improving coverage. https://www.therness.com/blog/passive-thermal-pipe-wall-thickness-measurement https://www.therness.com/blog/passive-thermal-pipe-wall-thickness-measurement Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Thermal pipe wall thickness measurement uses passive IR gradients to estimate wall loss on hot lines without contact or shutdown. https://www.therness.com/blog/pipe-welding-monitoring-orbital-tig https://www.therness.com/blog/pipe-welding-monitoring-orbital-tig Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Orbital TIG welding monitoring helps pipe fabricators control root quality, heat input, purge integrity, and traceability in real time for fewer repairs. https://www.therness.com/blog/predictive-maintenance-welding-cells-thermal-monitoring https://www.therness.com/blog/predictive-maintenance-welding-cells-thermal-monitoring Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Learn how thermal camera monitoring and AI analytics enable predictive maintenance in robotic welding cells, reducing downtime by up to 40% and cutting. https://www.therness.com/blog/ai-predictive-maintenance-robotic-welding https://www.therness.com/blog/ai-predictive-maintenance-robotic-welding Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Discover how AI-driven predictive maintenance transforms robotic welding operations by detecting equipment degradation before failures occur. https://www.therness.com/blog/thermal-imaging-dissimilar-metals-welding-monitoring https://www.therness.com/blog/thermal-imaging-dissimilar-metals-welding-monitoring Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT How thermal imaging and AI monitor heat distribution and intermetallic formation in dissimilar metal joins like steel-aluminum and copper-steel. https://www.therness.com/blog/robotic-arc-welding-monitoring-roi https://www.therness.com/blog/robotic-arc-welding-monitoring-roi Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT How real-time robotic arc welding monitoring cuts defects and rework—thermal imaging, vision, ROI model, and integration guide for automated cells. https://www.therness.com/blog/networking-innovation-at-a-and-t-meas-impact-deal https://www.therness.com/blog/networking-innovation-at-a-and-t-meas-impact-deal Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT A look back at an intense week of networking and industrial innovation. From A&T - Automation & Testing to MEAS and Impact Deal, Therness shares its vision. https://www.therness.com/blog/artemis-2-sls-welding-analysis https://www.therness.com/blog/artemis-2-sls-welding-analysis Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT How NASA welds the Space Launch System: friction stir welding process, quality monitoring, and structural inspection on Artemis 2. https://www.therness.com/blog/detect-weld-misalignment-thermal-c-scan https://www.therness.com/blog/detect-weld-misalignment-thermal-c-scan Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Thermal C-scan imaging reveals weld misalignment defects non-destructively by mapping heat flow disruptions. Detect hi-lo offsets before destructive testing. https://www.therness.com/blog/iso-5817-weld-acceptance-criteria-quality-levels https://www.therness.com/blog/iso-5817-weld-acceptance-criteria-quality-levels Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Complete guide to ISO 5817 weld quality levels B, C, D. Acceptance criteria tables, defect limits and inspection checklists for welding engineers. https://www.therness.com/blog/ai-weld-monitoring-computer-vision https://www.therness.com/blog/ai-weld-monitoring-computer-vision Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Discover how artificial intelligence and computer vision analyze weld pool thermal images in real time. Learn about AI-powered welding monitoring, object. https://www.therness.com/blog/free-ai-ndt-procedure-generator https://www.therness.com/blog/free-ai-ndt-procedure-generator Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Generate comprehensive NDT procedures instantly with our free AI agent. Compliant with ISO 9712, ASNT, and ASME standards. Try the tool now. https://www.therness.com/blog/reducing-automotive-liability-premiums-quality-control https://www.therness.com/blog/reducing-automotive-liability-premiums-quality-control Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Learn how 100% in-line quality control and real-time weld monitoring can lower product liability insurance premiums in the automotive sector by up to 25%. https://www.therness.com/blog/iso-3834-en-1090-audit-checklist-welding-manufacturers https://www.therness.com/blog/iso-3834-en-1090-audit-checklist-welding-manufacturers Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Free ISO 3834 & EN 1090 audit checklist for welding manufacturers: WPS validation, PQR records, welder qualifications, traceability. Download the template. https://www.therness.com/blog/weld-monitoring-system-rfp-template-inline-inspection https://www.therness.com/blog/weld-monitoring-system-rfp-template-inline-inspection Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Free RFP template for weld monitoring systems. Complete specification guide for inline inspection with technical requirements, integration needs, and vendor. https://www.therness.com/blog/welding-inspection-methods-compared-vt-rt-ut-paut-monitoring https://www.therness.com/blog/welding-inspection-methods-compared-vt-rt-ut-paut-monitoring Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Compare VT, RT, UT, PAUT, and real-time weld monitoring. Understand cost, speed, and detection capabilities to build a layered inspection strategy. https://www.therness.com/blog/ai-weld-monitoring-implementation-guide https://www.therness.com/blog/ai-weld-monitoring-implementation-guide Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Learn how to add AI-based weld monitoring to your current welding lines—from sensor choice to data pipelines, operator alerts, and ROI. https://www.therness.com/blog/inline-weld-inspection-automotive-biw-ev https://www.therness.com/blog/inline-weld-inspection-automotive-biw-ev Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Discover how automotive OEMs use inline weld inspection to eliminate rework, protect BIW and battery welds, and meet ISO and OEM quality requirements. https://www.therness.com/blog/weld-quality-monitoring-101-real-time-ai https://www.therness.com/blog/weld-quality-monitoring-101-real-time-ai Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Learn how to move from manual checks and sample-based NDT to real-time weld quality monitoring with sensors, data, and AI—without disrupting production. https://www.therness.com/blog/wire-arc-additive-manufacturing-waam-titanium-aerospace https://www.therness.com/blog/wire-arc-additive-manufacturing-waam-titanium-aerospace Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Complete guide to WAAM titanium for aerospace applications. 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