Focus on Non-Destructive Testing in the Railway Sector
Berlin, 27 September 2024 – The Inno Trans 2024 fair, the international reference event for the railway transport sector, which hosted industry experts, companies and professionals from all over the world, ended today with great success.
Although non-destructive testing (NDT) is only one of the many themes of this fair, it is an established and shared opinion that NDT in the railway sector is of crucial importance. During the event it was possible to meet new companies, but above all new people with whom we shared and exchanged opinions regarding the different types of approach to NDT controls in the railway sector around the world.
Industry leaders presented the latest technologies and solutions for diagnostics and preventive maintenance, with a strong focus on advanced tools for verifying the integrity of materials, detecting structural defects and monitoring the condition of railway vehicles and infrastructure. Non-destructive testing remains a key element in ensuring the optimal operation of lines and trains, reducing operating costs and improving the efficiency of transport networks.
Gilardoni Raggi X, one of the main characters of the event, showed its cutting-edge solutions in ultrasound applied to the railway sector. The technologies presented were particularly appreciated for their ability to perform accurate and reliable analyses on critical rolling stock components, such as axles and railway wheels, but also on infrastructure components such as rails or welded joints.
“Our participation in InnoTrans 2024 was an important opportunity to engage with the main players in the railway sector and discuss how non-destructive testing can help make infrastructures safer and more durable. The technological evolution we are experiencing allows us to offer increasingly precise and reliable solutions, ensuring effective preventive maintenance and reducing train downtime.“
In addition to technological innovations, the fair was an important discussion platform to address the challenges of the sector, including the transition to more sustainable and digitalised railway infrastructures. Predictive monitoring and safety optimisation are topics that will continue to influence the development of rail transport, and non-destructive testing will play a central role in this process.
With the closing of InnoTrans 2024, the railway sector is looking towards the future with a greater commitment to innovation and reliability, also thanks to the decisive contribution of NDT technologies.