In-Service Assets Are in Trouble–How Can We Invest in NDT?

Things that have been in-service for a while are starting to show their age, and in some cases, failing altogether. Those of us in the nondestructive testing industry know there’s a problem, but how can we make sure our inspectors are ready for it—and how can we make sure other industries, and the public, know […]

Insights and Advice on Mentoring from Real Mentors/Mentees

Finding a mentor is one of the best ways to begin or advance your career in NDT. ASNT spoke with two mentors and their mentees to learn how they connected, how their mentoring relationship developed, and what insights have been gained from having or being a mentor. Scott Rose (Mentor) and Chris Garcia How did […]

Women in NDT Share Opportunities and Challenges

Today is International Women’s Day, “a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.” Since 2018, ASNT’s monthly journal Materials Evaluation (ME) has dedicated its March issue to increasing awareness of women in NDT. This year, ME interviewed several women in NDT who are relatively early in their NDT career to […]

ISO 56001: A Guide to Accelerating Innovations in NDE

by Rick Fernandez and Ripi Singh, PhD This article was originally published in the NDE Outlook column in the February 2024 issue of Materials Evaluation. NDE Outlook focuses on possibility thinking for NDT and NDE. Topics may include technology trends, research in progress, or calls to action. To contribute, please contact Associate Technical Editor Ripi […]