CA2962553C - Ultrasonic inspection of wrinkles in composite objects - Google Patents
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| US15/098,765 US10126122B2 (en) | 2016-04-14 | 2016-04-14 | Ultrasonic inspection of wrinkles in composite objects |
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| CA2962553A1 CA2962553A1 (en) | 2017-10-14 |
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