AI Opportunities in Radiographic Testing

We’ve all heard a lot about AI, but it’s sometimes hard to understand how it can actually change our daily work. In the latest episode of ASNT’s podcast, we spoke with Maximilian Topp and Dominik Nestler of sentin to demystify the big picture of AI, applying AI’s potential to radiographic testing and other issues facing the NDT industry, including workforce shortages and ethical oversight.

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Updates to ISO 16826: Tandem and LLT Techniques in Ultrasonic Testing

Get caught up on the latest edition of ISO 16826: Non-destructive testing – Ultrasonic testing (UT) – Testing for discontinuities perpendicular to the surface, published in March 2025 by the ISO/TC 135/SC 3 committee, on the tandem technique and the longitudinal-longitudinal-transverse wave (LLT) technique in UT.

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Test Your Knowledge

The following question is from the new edition of the ASNT Level III Study Guide: Radiographic Testing (RT), available for purchase at the ASNT store.

The atomic mass is:

the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.
the cumulative weight of nucleons and electrons in an atom.
the rest mass of all particles that an atom consists of.
the cumulative weight of electrons in an atom.

Answer at the bottom of the email!

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Math and Physics for UT

Strengthen your mathematical foundation for UT applications in this live, instructor-led course. Learn math and physics concepts that UT technicians may encounter, such as key acoustic properties such as frequency, velocity, amplitude, and decibels.

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UT Level II Limited + Drone Training

Improve your inspection skills with a comprehensive training program integrating ultrasonic testing (UT) and advanced drone operations for confined space inspections. Whether you are a new or experienced UT technician or a skilled drone pilot, this program is designed to enhance your expertise.

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What Actually Expires in NDT Consumables? A Practical Look at Shelf Life, Spray Cans, and Performance Beyond the Label

A Level II pulls a perfectly functioning can from the shelf — only to be told to discard it because it expired last month. But what actually expires? The chemistry? The propellant? The valve? And does the expiration date mean it’s no longer functional or just no longer under warranty?

This article explores that question using FAA-sponsored research, manufacturer policies, industry insight, and over 100 practitioner comments from LinkedIn and NDT.net. The answers aren’t always black and white, but they’re important for minimizing waste and maximizing inspection reliability.

Advances in Automated NDT: Viable Inspection Solutions for Aerospace Applications

Aerospace components vary in shape, size, and material composition, each requiring tailored inspection methods to ensure quality and safety. These critical parts are manufactured using diverse processes such as forging, casting, composite layups, and material bonding, each introducing unique challenges that demand specialized verification techniques. Despite these variations, all aerospace components must undergo rigorous inspections to meet stringent industry standards.

Automated Ultrasonic Testing (UT) systems play a key role in improving efficiency, reducing inspection time, and enhancing imaging and defect detection capabilities. However, to fully harness the potential of automated ultrasonic testing solutions, advanced tools are essential at multiple levels: scanner control, inspection planning, and UT results analysis.