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Open Call for Papers
We’re seeking experts to share their knowledge and insights on specific topics in Nondestructive Testing. If you have specialized expertise or groundbreaking research in the following topics, we invite you to contribute to Materials Evaluation.
Deadline: 15 June 2025
Publication Date: January 2026
The rapid disruptive shift from internal combustion engine to battery electric vehicles (EVs) necessitates new nondestructive testing and evaluation (NDT/E) inspection techniques to ensure first-time quality. This special issue of Materials Evaluation, to be published in January 2026, aims to consolidate research activities related to EV and EV component inspection. Many EV components necessitate quality inspection techniques that must operate under a demanding set of constraints, including extremely fast cycle times, noncontact, materials with small geometric scales, and conductive materials. We invite submissions that explore advancements in NDT/E technology and methodologies for EVs and EV components, including battery cells/packs/modules, electric motors, and electric motor components. Papers focusing on inline manufacturing techniques are particularly welcome. Process monitoring techniques are also welcome. The goal is to showcase cutting-edge research that pushes the boundaries of NDT/E, ensuring first-time quality of EVs.
Each paper accepted will be assigned a DOI number. Technical Focus Issues of Materials Evaluation are open access, ensuring high visibility for your paper. Accepted papers are also exempt from publication fees.
Submission Process
Submitted papers should not be under consideration for publication elsewhere. Before submission, send a short abstract or tentative title to Technical Editor Megan McGovern, PhD, PE, Staff Researcher for General Motors Research and Development, megan.mcgovern@gm.com.
Questions? Please contact Jill Ross at jross@asnt.org.
Deadline: 1 January 2026
Publication Date: July 2026
Digital twins are rapidly transforming the landscape of nondestructive testing and evaluation (NDT/E) by enabling real-time, data-driven insights into the condition and performance of materials and structures. This special issue of Materials Evaluation, to be published in July 2026, aims to highlight recent advances and innovative applications of digital twin technology in NDT/E across diverse industries. By integrating physical systems with their virtual counterparts, digital twins facilitate predictive maintenance, optimize inspection strategies, and enhance decision-making for asset management.
We invite submissions that explore the development, implementation, and impact of digital twins in NDT/E. Topics of interest include the creation of high-fidelity digital models, integration of sensor data, real-time monitoring, and the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to drive digital twin analytics. Papers that demonstrate the value of digital twins in improving reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting intelligent maintenance practices are especially encouraged. The goal is to showcase cutting-edge research and practical case studies that advance the state of the art in digital twin technology for NDT/E.
Potential topics include:
Development and validation of digital twins for NDT/E applications
Integration of sensor networks and real-time data acquisition
AI and machine learning for digital twin analytics
Predictive maintenance and asset management using digital twins
Simulation and modeling techniques for digital twins
Case studies of digital twin deployment in industry
Digital twins for structural health monitoring
Data fusion and interoperability in digital twin systems
Advances in visualization and user interfaces for digital twins
Cyber-physical security and data integrity in digital twin environments
Digital twins in support of NDE 4.0 and intelligent maintenance
Industrial application guidance from agencies like NASEM, NIST, DOD, and others
Role of technical societies such as ASNT
Each paper accepted will be assigned a DOI number. Technical Focus Issues of Materials Evaluation are published open access, ensuring high visibility for your paper. Accepted papers are also exempt from publication fees.
Submission Process
Submitted papers should not be under consideration for publication elsewhere. Before submission, please send a short abstract or tentative title to Ripi Singh, ripi@inspiringnext.com.
Technical Editors: Ripi Singh, joined by Sreenivas Alampalli and Samir Mustapha
Questions? Please contact Jill Ross at jross@asnt.org.
Deadline: 15 June 2025
Publication Date: January 2026
The rapid disruptive shift from internal combustion engine to battery electric vehicles (EVs) necessitates new nondestructive testing and evaluation (NDT/E) inspection techniques to ensure first-time quality. This special issue of Materials Evaluation, to be published in January 2026, aims to consolidate research activities related to EV and EV component inspection. Many EV components necessitate quality inspection techniques that must operate under a demanding set of constraints, including extremely fast cycle times, noncontact, materials with small geometric scales, and conductive materials. We invite submissions that explore advancements in NDT/E technology and methodologies for EVs and EV components, including battery cells/packs/modules, electric motors, and electric motor components. Papers focusing on inline manufacturing techniques are particularly welcome. Process monitoring techniques are also welcome. The goal is to showcase cutting-edge research that pushes the boundaries of NDT/E, ensuring first-time quality of EVs.
Each paper accepted will be assigned a DOI number. Technical Focus Issues of Materials Evaluation are open access, ensuring high visibility for your paper. Accepted papers are also exempt from publication fees.
Submission Process
Submitted papers should not be under consideration for publication elsewhere. Before submission, send a short abstract or tentative title to Technical Editor Megan McGovern, PhD, PE, Staff Researcher for General Motors Research and Development, megan.mcgovern@gm.com.
Questions? Please contact Jill Ross at jross@asnt.org.
Deadline: 1 January 2026
Publication Date: July 2026
Digital twins are rapidly transforming the landscape of nondestructive testing and evaluation (NDT/E) by enabling real-time, data-driven insights into the condition and performance of materials and structures. This special issue of Materials Evaluation, to be published in July 2026, aims to highlight recent advances and innovative applications of digital twin technology in NDT/E across diverse industries. By integrating physical systems with their virtual counterparts, digital twins facilitate predictive maintenance, optimize inspection strategies, and enhance decision-making for asset management.
We invite submissions that explore the development, implementation, and impact of digital twins in NDT/E. Topics of interest include the creation of high-fidelity digital models, integration of sensor data, real-time monitoring, and the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to drive digital twin analytics. Papers that demonstrate the value of digital twins in improving reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting intelligent maintenance practices are especially encouraged. The goal is to showcase cutting-edge research and practical case studies that advance the state of the art in digital twin technology for NDT/E.
Potential topics include:
Development and validation of digital twins for NDT/E applications
Integration of sensor networks and real-time data acquisition
AI and machine learning for digital twin analytics
Predictive maintenance and asset management using digital twins
Simulation and modeling techniques for digital twins
Case studies of digital twin deployment in industry
Digital twins for structural health monitoring
Data fusion and interoperability in digital twin systems
Advances in visualization and user interfaces for digital twins
Cyber-physical security and data integrity in digital twin environments
Digital twins in support of NDE 4.0 and intelligent maintenance
Industrial application guidance from agencies like NASEM, NIST, DOD, and others
Role of technical societies such as ASNT
Each paper accepted will be assigned a DOI number. Technical Focus Issues of Materials Evaluation are published open access, ensuring high visibility for your paper. Accepted papers are also exempt from publication fees.
Submission Process
Submitted papers should not be under consideration for publication elsewhere. Before submission, please send a short abstract or tentative title to Ripi Singh, ripi@inspiringnext.com.
Technical Editors: Ripi Singh, joined by Sreenivas Alampalli and Samir Mustapha
Questions? Please contact Jill Ross at jross@asnt.org.
