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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.

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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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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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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.”

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KCS Enterprises

Featured Event

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NDE 4.0 4th International Conference & Exhibition

June 15 - 18, 2027
Quebec City, QC, CA

This global forum unites NDE professionals, researchers, and innovators to explore how AI, robotics, IIoT, and digital transformation are reshaping inspection across the asset lifecycle

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Upcoming Events

July 26 - 30, 2027

ASNT 2027 Research Symposium & QNDE

Portland, OR
October 18 - 21, 2027

ASNT 2027

Albuquerque, NM

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ASNT Seeks Industry Input on SNT-TC-1A

At ASNT 2026, Paul Lang and Clyde May asked how the industry can prove what NDT technicians can do, not just how many hours they’ve logged, as ASNT seeks input on modernizing SNT-TC-1A.

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Five Takeaways from ASNT 2026

From the next evolution of SNT-TC-1A to an AI agent that checks acceptance criteria, five highlights from ASNT 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.

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At Work: Ram P. Samy

Ram P. Samy, retired Director of NDT Training at Birring NDE Center, on his path from India’s space agency to NDT, his mentor William Lord, teaching NDT, and his decades with ASNT.

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Recent Newsroom Updates

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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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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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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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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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