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About
Xavier Maldague is a prominent researcher in non-destructive testing (NDT) and evaluation, with particular expertise in active infrared thermography, robotized inspection systems, and advanced imaging techniques for industrial and aeronautical applications. His work has fundamentally advanced the automation of thermographic inspections, moving the field beyond static configurations toward dynamic, robotized systems capable of examining complex geometries with unprecedented precision and repeatability. Among his most influential contributions is his development of robotized line scan thermography for large composite material inspection, which has garnered 77 citations and established a new benchmark for automated NDT workflows. His RITA project — Robotized Inspection by Thermography and Advanced processing — further cemented his role in bringing systematic, repeatable thermographic evaluation to aeronautical components. Maldague's research spans carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP), spot weld quality assessment in automotive manufacturing, eddy current inspection path planning, and even sustainable materials such as sugarcane bagasse particleboard. With a career stretching from early dual-imager vision systems in 1989 through to comprehensive aircraft diagnostics reviews in 2025, Maldague demonstrates remarkable longevity and adaptability. His cumulative body of work has shaped modern automated inspection practices, making him an essential reference for students and engineers pursuing advanced NDT methodologies.
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