Short Course A: Demystifying the Open File Format for NDE Data — Real-World Applications and Interoperability
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SHORT COURSES
Presentation Topic Level - Advanced
Target Audience - General Interest
Target Audience - Level III Managers
Target Audience - Research/Academics
Target Audience - Small Business Managers
Target Audience- NDT Engineers
| Monday, October 6, 2025 |
| 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Overview
*Separate Registration Required
Speaker
Emilie Peloquin
Executive Director Ndt Application Engineering
Evident Scientific
Short Course A: Demystifying the Open File Format for NDE Data — Real-World Applications and Interoperability
7:30 AM - 11:30 AMPresentation Description
The premise of Industry 4.0 is built on the seamless flow of information across systems and platforms—a vision where all industrial data "speaks the same language." For the nondestructive evaluation (NDE) industry, realizing this vision requires an open, standardized file format that promotes data accessibility, interoperability, and future readiness.
This 4-hour short course introduces attendees to a newly proposed open file format specifically designed for NDE data acquisition. Developed using the robust and extensible Hierarchical Data Format (HDF5), this file structure allows for the storage of acquisition data and configuration metadata in a clear, organized, and software-agnostic way. This approach eliminates the need for proprietary software or development kits, dramatically reducing barriers to data exchange and post-processing.
The course will cover:
The motivations behind the development of the open file format.
Technical structure and content of the file format.
Current use cases, including phased array angle beam weld inspections, corrosion mapping applications and composite inspection.
Support for multiple technologies, with a focus on phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT), and upcoming capabilities for eddy current and other NDE methods.
How this format enhances NDE 4.0 efforts such as AI-assisted defect detection, digital twin modeling, and large-scale statistical analysis.
Importantly, this session will also feature real-world implementation stories from industry leaders. Guest contributors from Ruckus Composite and Gecko Robotics will present how they successfully integrated the open file format into their workflows, demonstrating practical benefits such as enhanced data visualization, easier sharing across platforms, and the ability to scale analytics and automation.
Whether you're an inspector, data analyst, software developer, or product manager, this course will provide actionable insights into how an open file format can unlock new efficiencies and support innovation in your NDE operations.
This 4-hour short course introduces attendees to a newly proposed open file format specifically designed for NDE data acquisition. Developed using the robust and extensible Hierarchical Data Format (HDF5), this file structure allows for the storage of acquisition data and configuration metadata in a clear, organized, and software-agnostic way. This approach eliminates the need for proprietary software or development kits, dramatically reducing barriers to data exchange and post-processing.
The course will cover:
The motivations behind the development of the open file format.
Technical structure and content of the file format.
Current use cases, including phased array angle beam weld inspections, corrosion mapping applications and composite inspection.
Support for multiple technologies, with a focus on phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT), and upcoming capabilities for eddy current and other NDE methods.
How this format enhances NDE 4.0 efforts such as AI-assisted defect detection, digital twin modeling, and large-scale statistical analysis.
Importantly, this session will also feature real-world implementation stories from industry leaders. Guest contributors from Ruckus Composite and Gecko Robotics will present how they successfully integrated the open file format into their workflows, demonstrating practical benefits such as enhanced data visualization, easier sharing across platforms, and the ability to scale analytics and automation.
Whether you're an inspector, data analyst, software developer, or product manager, this course will provide actionable insights into how an open file format can unlock new efficiencies and support innovation in your NDE operations.
Biography
Emilie Peloquin has been in the welding/NDT industry for over 18 years. She holds a welding degree and certifications from CWB, along with an Associate’s Degree in Non-Destructive Examination Technologies where she trained in VT, PT, MT, RT, ET, and UT per SNT TC 1A. Since college, Emilie has been active in the NDT community. She joined Evident (formerly Olympus) after graduation and has held various roles from technical support to product management, specializing in ultrasonics including Phased Array, TFM, and most recently PCI (Phase Coherence Imaging). Now Executive Director of NDT Application Engineering, she supports industry-wide products and business development and contributes to code committees and organizations like ASNT and ASME. Emilie’s extensive experience in both hands-on NDT and product development positions her as a key figure in advancing open standards, making her insights on open file formats incredibly valuable for streamlining NDE workflows.
