What approach helps integrate traditional NDT data into a virtual inspection workflow?

• A. Digitizing reports
• B. Embedding data visualizations
• C. Linking CT/UT datasets to the asset model
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

Integrating traditional NDT data into a virtual inspection workflow works best when the information is digital, contextual, and connected to the asset model. Digitizing reports converts paper or image records into searchable, structured data that can be stored with the inspection’s metadata and linked to the exact component or asset. Embedding data visualizations brings results into the virtual environment in an intuitive way, so inspectors can see defect size, location, severity, and trends within the same visual space as the asset model. Linking CT and UT datasets to the asset model provides the needed spatial context, ensuring measurements and volumetric data align with the component’s geometry and can be explored in situ. Combining these elements creates a seamless, traceable, and context-rich workflow where traditional NDT data is accessible, interpretable, and actionable within the virtual inspection environment.