Abstract: This paper discusses some unique advantages of infrared thermal wave nondestructive detection technology in aerospace,wind power,cultural relics and other fields as compared to the conventional NDT methods.The characteristics and advantages of infrared thermal wave nondestructive detection technology were shown and a brief overview of the up-to-date progresses of the infrared thermal wave nondestructive testing techniques related to standard formulation,qualification and certification training,the latest system development and other aspects of the independent intellectual property rights was presented.