NDT Consortium – Israeli Innovation Authority Flagship Program

Our laboratory is a core academic partner in a flagship Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) consortium funded by the Israel Innovation Authority, scheduled to commence in early 2026.

Our Role

We are responsible for developing novel non-destructive testing methodologies based on elliptical planar Hall effect (EPHE) magnetic sensors for the detection of mechanical deformation in closed and inaccessible surfaces.

Our approach is based on sensitivity to minute changes in the relative geometry between critical surface regions and the magnetic sensors. Mechanical loading, stress accumulation, and fatigue induce small deformations that modify the distance and orientation between the monitored surface and the sensor, leading to measurable changes in the EPHE signal.

Importantly, this methodology does not rely on direct optical access or subsurface imaging. Instead, it enables contactless, in-situ monitoring of surfaces located inside enclosed structures, where conventional inspection techniques cannot be applied.

By translating nanoscale spintronic sensitivity into a macroscopic deformation readout, our work enables early detection of mechanically induced changes that precede functional degradation or failure.

About the NDT Flagship Program

The NDT – Non-Destructive Testing Technologies for Advanced Materials program brings together 7 industrial partners and 10 academic research groups to develop next-generation NDT technologies for advanced materials, including:

• Composite and ceramic materials

• Additively manufactured (3D-printed) metal components

• Materials in enclosed or otherwise inaccessible environments

The consortium aims to enable precise, automated, and efficient inspection across the entire product lifecycle, with particular emphasis on in-situ monitoring and predictive maintenance in the automotive, defense, and aerospace sectors.

Industrial partners include Israel Aerospace Industries, Elbit Systems, Rafael, INTEGRITY, BINATA, ScanMaster, and Perciv, alongside academic groups from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv University, Technion, Ariel University, Afeka College, Bar-Ilan University, and the Soreq Nuclear Research Center.

Strategic Context

The Israel Innovation Authority’s consortium programs are a central national mechanism for fostering deep, long-term collaboration between academia and industry in strategically important technological domains. These programs are designed to accelerate the translation of academic research into deployable technologies, strengthening Israeli industry and enhancing national technological resilience.