Where the NDT World Comes Together

12-15 October 2026 | Columbus, OH

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Building Careers.
Advancing Safety.

As global leaders in nondestructive testing (NDT), the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) fosters excellence and innovation, empowering NDT professionals to secure the safety and reliability of structures and systems worldwide.

Together, we advance the future of NDT and create a safer world.

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Discover NDT: Your Path to Certification and Career Growth

What is NDT

Uncover the methods that ensure the safety and reliability of infrastructure, products, transportation, and more—and meet the heroes working in this critical field. Common NDT methods include UT, RT, PT, MT, ET, and AE.

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ASNT Certifications

Explore ASNT's industry-leading certifications and qualifications, validating NDT professionals' competency.

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Careers

Whether starting your career, transitioning from another industry, or looking to advance in your current role, NDT offers diverse opportunities and pathways for growth aligned with what employers need.

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Get Involved

Connect with a passionate and dedicated network of NDT professionals to expand your connections, gain insights from peers, and contribute to ASNT's mission.

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Align with a group in your geographical area offering networking and educational opportunities.

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RISE Leadership Program

Join our year-long leadership program and elevate your career alongside other emerging NDT professionals.

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Volunteer

Share your expertise, expand your professional network, or give back to the industry by volunteering with ASNT.

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ASNT Connect

Ask questions and join dynamic conversations across ASNT's vibrant online community.

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I cannot imagine being in the NDT industry and not having the camaraderie and friendship of the literally hundreds of NDT professionals I have grown to know while volunteering with ASNT. I cherish that more than the employment itself. The employment pays better, but a dollar value cannot be placed on the rewards of being part of ASNT.”

Danny L. Keck, KCS Enterprises
Danny L. Keck
KCS Enterprises

Featured Event

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ASNT Volunteer Summit 2026

October 10, 2026
Columbus, OH

This in-person summit brings ASNT volunteer leaders together to collaborate, exchange ideas, and align on strategies that strengthen engagement and impact across the Society.

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Upcoming Events

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Latest from The Source

From scholarly papers and industry-leading journals to thought-provoking podcasts and webinars, The Source provides everything you need in one accessible location.

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ASNT 2026 Conference Preview

ASNT 2026 comes to the Greater Columbus Convention Center 12–15 October with 80+ technical sessions, keynotes, short courses, 210+ exhibitors, and a celebration of ASNT’s 85th anniversary.

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Infrared Thermography in Electrical Maintenance

An excerpt from ASNT's new Nondestructive Testing Handbook, Vol. 4: Thermal & Infrared Testing on what thermographers must account for in electrical inspections, from reflective surfaces and emissivity to load, ambient conditions, and data interpretation.

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Seeing Through Carbon

Low-frequency guided waves paired with GPU-based digital twins and full-waveform inversion can reveal CFRP defects, including fiber waviness, that conventional pulse-echo ultrasonics misses.

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Recent Newsroom Updates

Stay up-to-date with the latest announcements and press releases in the ASNT newsroom.

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Press Release

ASNT and Sigma Enterprises Partner to Expand NDT Training Opportunities in the Gulf Region

The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Sigma Enterprises LLC aimed at expanding access to advanced nondestructive testing (NDT) training programs and technical workshops throughout the Gulf Region.

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Press Release

ASNT Relaunches Research in Nondestructive Evaluation as Diamond Open Access Journal

The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) today announced the relaunch of Research in Nondestructive Evaluation (RNDE) as a Diamond Open Access journal, to be independently published by ASNT beginning in early 2027.

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Press Release

ASNT Supports Bipartisan Legislation Protecting Nonprofit Tax-Exempt Status

ASNT announced its support for the Safeguarding America’s Nonprofits Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Representatives Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) to clarify that a nonprofit organization’s federal tax-exempt status does not constitute federal financial assistance. ASNT was included among the organizations supporting the legislation when it was introduced.

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Press Release

ASNT Announces CEO Transition

The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) announced today that Neal J. Couture, FASAE, CAE, will be stepping down from his role as Chief Executive Officer, effective 12 October 2026, to pursue a new professional opportunity. The ASNT Board of Directors has formed a CEO Succession Committee and has formally launched a search for the organization's next chief executive.

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