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October 2025 - Volume 83, Issue 10

The October 2025 issue spotlights ASNT 2025, offering a guide to the premier gathering of the NDT community and a preview of the exhibit hall’s newest inspection technologies. A featured tutorial article details radiography safety procedures, while a technical paper introduces an advanced limited-angle CT algorithm for detecting defects in wind turbine blades. Regular departments cover industry news, product updates, standards, new patents, and events. Additional columns cover volunteer leadership renewal at ASNT, workforce advocacy, ethics in auditing, and the European Data Act.

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September 2025 – Volume 83, Issue 9

This issue features the ASNT Foundation’s new curriculum resources for educators and our updated Educational Directory. 

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August 2025 - Volume 83, Issue 8

This issue covers Technical Focus on Uncertainty Analysis and Quantification in NDE. Explore a tutorial on uncertainty analysis & quantification that’s redefining reliability, predictive maintenance, and AI-driven inspections.

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July 2025 — Volume 83, Issue 7

This issue shines a spotlight on how environmental responsibility is transforming NDT practices, exploring greener materials, processes, and inspections that meet today’s global demands.

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June 2025 — Volume 83, Issue 6

This issue features our biggest resource of the year: the annual Buyers Guide. It’s your go-to reference for the latest NDT equipment, services, and training.

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