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December 2025, Vol. 252, No. 12

Featured Article Nondestructive Ultrasonic Imaging Improves Pipeline Joint Coating Testing

New ultrasonic imaging nondestructive testing methods are improving how operators evaluate polyethylene joint coating bonding, offering higher accuracy and efficiency without damaging pipeline coatings.

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