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Ed Korkowski
12 minutes ago2 min read
Become a Certified NDT Instructor  100% Online, Self-Paced, and Built for the Real World
Are you ready to take your Nondestructive Testing (NDT) career to the next level? If you’re looking to become a certified instructor and...
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Ed Korkowski
6 days ago3 min read
Troubleshooting Eddy Current Array Probe Noise: Adjusting Centering Feet for Lift-Off Control
Eddy current array probes bring a lot to the table—faster inspections, increased coverage, and enhanced defect detection. However, even...
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Ed Korkowski
Mar 54 min read
Eddy Current ETSS: Why Defining Essential Variables is Critical
Eddy Current Examination Technique Specification Sheets (ETSS) are a cornerstone of quality and repeatability in nondestructive testing...
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Ed Korkowski
Mar 32 min read
Becoming a Level III: Lessons from the 1979 ASNT Seminar
In the world of nondestructive testing (NDT), achieving Level III certification represents the pinnacle of expertise, requiring a blend...
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Ed Korkowski
Feb 213 min read
The Evolution of Eddy Current Testing for Nuclear Steam Generator Tubing
The Evolution of Eddy Current Testing for Nuclear Steam Generator Tubing Eddy current testing (ECT) of nuclear steam generator tubing has...
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Ed Korkowski
Feb 184 min read
The Nuclear Renaissance: Why the Technical Trades (including NDT) Are Poised for a Boom in the Age of AI and Clean Energy
The 1970s were a defining decade for the technical trades. As the nation embarked on an ambitious program to build nuclear power plants,...
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Ed Korkowski
Feb 154 min read
Eddy Current Mastery: From Butcher to Surgeon, or How to Be the Eddie Van Halen of NDT
When it comes to eddy current testing (ECT), there’s a world of difference between a skilled technician and someone who just knows the...
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Ed Korkowski
Feb 124 min read
Title: Eddy Current Mind Traps: How Analysts Can Break Free from Rigid Thinking
In the world of eddy current testing (ECT), analysts are trained to recognize patterns. They learn to interpret signals, identify flaws,...
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Ed Korkowski
Feb 114 min read
The Dangers of Using AI to Write Nondestructive Testing Procedures: A Perspective from an Eddy Current Expert
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many industries, offering unprecedented efficiency, scalability, and innovation. In the...
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Ed Korkowski
Feb 103 min read
Title: The Five Stages of Industry Grief: How Eddy Current Testing Won Over Skepticism
In the world of non-destructive testing (NDT), few technologies have faced as much initial resistance—and eventual acclaim—as eddy...
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Ed Korkowski
Feb 45 min read
Education Without Experience, Information Without Knowledge: A Dangerous Mix in NDT
In the world of Nondestructive Testing (NDT), education and information are invaluable. Yet, when education exists without hands-on...
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Ed Korkowski
Feb 33 min read
Eddy Current Testing Troubleshooting: 10 Insights from a Level III Expert Every Novice Should Know
In Eddy Current Testing (ECT), finding cracks in calibration blocks is the beginner's game. The real challenge emerges when equipment...
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Ed Korkowski
Feb 33 min read
Eddy Current Testing: A Powerful Solution to Industrial Challenges
Eddy Current Testing: A Powerful Solution to Industrial Challenges As industries continue to prioritize quality, reliability, and safety,...
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Ed Korkowski
Feb 24 min read
Why Theoretical Expertise Alone Fails in Eddy Current Testing: The Critical Role of Pattern Recognition
Eddy current testing (ECT) is a cornerstone of non-destructive evaluation (NDE) in industries like power generation, oil and gas, and...
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Ed Korkowski
Feb 13 min read
The Hidden Danger of Over-Reliance on Technology in Eddy Current Testing
In today’s rapidly advancing world of eddy current testing (or any technology-based NDT method), advanced test instruments have taken...
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Ed Korkowski
Jan 313 min read
Eddy Current Testing: Simplifying the Science Behind Safer Skies and Stronger Structures
Imagine a tool that works like a high-tech metal detector, uncovering hidden flaws in airplane wings, car engines, or power plant tubes—...
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Ed Korkowski
Jan 312 min read
Eddy Current Testing of Critical Aircraft Control Components
There are many critical control components that keep an aircraft flying safely and efficiently—spoilers, rudders, elevators, ailerons,...
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Ed Korkowski
Jan 313 min read
Scottish Eddy Currents!
Eddy Current Testing (ECT) is a widely used non-destructive testing (NDT) method in Scotland, particularly in industries such as oil and...
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Ed Korkowski
Jan 294 min read
Leveling Up Without Leveling Out: What to Do When Your Level III Certification Goes Unrecognized
Achieving Level III certification is a major milestone. It represents technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and often, leadership...
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Ed Korkowski
Jan 273 min read
Unusual Applications of Eddy Current Testing: Exploring the Unexpected
When most people think about eddy current testing (ECT), they likely associate it with industries like aerospace, power generation, or...
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