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What If? Big Questions Facing NDT

In this episode of Chat NDT with ASNT, recorded live at ASNT 2025, host Haley Cowans speaks with Lennart Schulenburg, CEO of VisiConsult X-ray Systems & Solutions, about the transformative technologies reshaping the NDT industry. This wide-ranging conversation explores how artificial intelligence is already assisting with defect detection and inspection program development, while raising bigger “what if” questions about the future of human roles in inspection.


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Radiography in the Digital Era: Flexibility, AI, and What Comes Next

Sponsored by Carestream NDT, Brian White shares how conformable detector arrays were developed, the key hurdles and “aha” moments along the way, and what this shift means for faster, smarter, data-driven inspections ahead.

How NDT Took Jose Santo Beyond His Wildest Dreams

Jose Santo, an NDT engineer at Blue Origin, shares his path into the profession and the impact NDT has had on his career. Explores opportunities in the field and the value of highlighting NDT work across industries and career stages.

Networking 101

Networking in nondestructive testing as a way to expand skills and career paths during periods of uncertainty. Covers practical ways to get started, maintain professional relationships, and share knowledge within the NDT community, with perspectives from Joshua Spychalla.

Unlock the Knowledge That Built the Industry

Explore more than 80 years of nondestructive testing knowledge in the Materials Evaluation Vault—preserved research, case studies, and perspectives from past generations.

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Errata

If you've found an error in an ASNT publication, the quickest way to report it is to contact the staff editor listed on the copyright page of the publication. If you're not sure who the staff editor is, email us at publications@asnt.org.

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Volunteering

There are several ways to contribute your expertise to ASNT Publications. Volunteer opportunities include:

  • Authoring or leading study guides and Q&A books

  • Writing handbook chapters

  • Performing technical reviews of new and existing content

  • Revising chapters for new editions

These roles are a great way to give back to the NDT community while sharing your knowledge with the next generation of professionals.

Find current volunteer opportunities on the ASNT Volunteer Portal. You can browse open roles and sign up directly from the portal.

No, ASNT membership is not required to volunteer, and you do not need to be a member of an ASNT Council. Here's a quick guide to the qualifications:

  • For Level III materials: Contributors should hold a Level III certification in the relevant method, or an advanced degree in a related science or engineering field.

  • For Level I or Level II materials: Contributors should hold a Level II or higher certification in the relevant method, or an advanced degree in a related science or engineering field.

If you're unsure whether your background is a fit, don't hesitate to reach out — we'd love to hear from you!

Yes, you can. Contributing to ASNT Publications is an eligible activity for earning recertification points. For details on how points are awarded, visit the page that corresponds to your certification:

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