Chat NDT with ASNT

Personnel qualification in nondestructive testing isn't a challenge unique to any one country, but the solutions aren't one-size-fits-all. In this episode, we explore how the global NDT workforce is navigating the complexities of training, certification, and standards. First, Tomáš Zavadil of ATG in the Czech Republic explores how focusing on getting candidates to pass examinations can detract fro...

Wastewater management may be the most taken-for-granted utility in modern life, but it depends on rigorous nondestructive testing to keep running safely. In this episode, we spoke with Austin Picano about the unique challenges of inspecting concrete pipes and other wastewater infrastructure, including the methods and specialized equipment (like drones and submersible ROVs) that are ...

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 bigge...

This episode is sponsored by Carestream NDT. We explore how a breakthrough in technology is reshaping the future of radiographic inspections with Brian White as he shares the story behind the development of conformable digital detector arrays at Carestream. From early design challenges to real-world “aha” moments, Brian explains how this innovation bridges the gap between traditional film radiogra...

This episode is sponsored by North Star Imaging. Host Haley Cowans is joined by Rebecca Rudolph, General Manager of North Star Imaging, to explore the critical role of regulated image quality in radiographic testing. They discuss how industry standards, advanced technologies, and skilled technicians work together to advance inspection quality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Jose Santo, an NDT engineer at Blue Origin and advocate for the profession through ASNT’s Faces of NDT program, shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Brazil to working on cutting-edge aerospace projects. In this episode, he talks about how NDT transformed his life and why he’s passionate about showcasing the incredible opportunities this career offers.  Whether you’re just discoveri...

During downtimes, or times of economic uncertainty, we see NDT practitioners wondering how to broaden their skill set and potential career paths. One great way to get started is by networking with your peers, but it can be hard to know how to get started. In this episode, I spoke with Joshua Spychalla, who recently graduated from ASNT’s leadership development program, RISE. His capstone project fo...

We’ve all heard a lot about AI, but it’s sometimes hard to understand how it can actually change our daily work. In this episode, 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. To learn more about ASNT, visit...

Thermal and infrared testing is a crucial NDT method that’s well suited to many inspection challenges, but it’s a bit less well-known than some NDT methods. Last year, ASNT published the fourth edition of the Nondestructive Testing Handbook: Thermal and Infrared Testing , the largest and most complete handbook ever published by ASNT. We're joined by the technical editor for this new edition, Dr. X...

Ultrasonic testing is a rapidly evolving method in NDT. You might be familiar with phased array, but that’s only the beginning. In this episode, we spoke to Gavin Dao, director of business development for AOS/TPAC Group, about how newer ultrasonic testing techniques are making inspections faster and more accurate—and how any industry could benefit from keeping up to date with the latest developmen...

Most people who are familiar with NDT are familiar with radiographic testing, but we hear much less about neutron radiography. As technology continues to evolve, NDT methods must evolve to meet it, and neutron radiography is poised to play a bigger role in the industry. For this episode, I spoke to two neutron radiography experts about this method: Dr. Hassina Bilheux, a Senior Neutron Imaging Sci...

We’re launching a new series on our YouTube channel called NDT Tech Talks, which will feature conversations between NDT technicians about their careers, their best NDT stories, and their thoughts about the state of the industry as well as its future. We wanted to present the pilot episode to our podcast audience, but you can also listen to the episode on our YouTube channel, @asntinfo. With that,...

Incoming ASNT President Clyde May discusses his career, the challenges facing the NDT industry, his advice to new NDT practitioners, and what he’s excited to work on in his time as president. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One challenge ASNT constantly hears from members is the fact that there are not enough people in the NDT industry, and we need to spread the word about the diverse career paths available. In the previous episode of this podcast, we spoke about ASNT’s advocacy initiatives, and in this episode, we spoke with two ASNT volunteer leaders, Emilie Peloquin and Eddie Pompa, about some recent experiences t...

We know how important it is to spread the word about the NDT industry, and one of the pillars of ASNT’s Strategic Plan is to “advance the field of nondestructive testing by being an effective advocate.” ASNT has started many new initiatives to further this goal, and in this episode, I spoke with Garra Liming, who will be ASNT’s director of public relations and government affairs beginning on July...

Things that have been in-service for a while are starting to show their age, and in some cases, failing altogether. Those of us in the nondestructive testing industry know there’s a problem, but how can we make sure our inspectors are ready for it—and how can we make sure other industries, and the public, know how important NDT really is? In this episode, two of the directors currently serving on...

Jared Watson is a quality control specialist, ASNT NDT Level III, and a three-time winner on the American televised gameshow Jeopardy! Viewers first watched Jared’s winning streak in June 2023, and he’ll be back on the show for the Tournament of Champions on 26 February 2024. ASNT had the chance to talk with Jared about his experience being a contestant, his interesting path to the NDT industry, a...

January is National Mentoring Month, and in this episode, we hosted a conversation between Scott Rose and Chris Garcia about their mentoring relationship--how it got started, the things they've learned, and how it benefited both of them. As a reminder, please take our listener survey at asnt.org/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To close out the year, we wanted to compile some moments from the many interesting conversations we’ve had in 2023. We also want to give you, the listener, the opportunity to help shape the podcast in 2024. Please fill out our listener survey at surveymonkey.com/r/asntpodcast to tell us about your podcast listening habits and the topics you find interesting. Thank you for a great year! Hosted on A...

To prepare for #GivingTuesday, learn more about the important projects and initiatives of the ASNT Foundation that you can help support with your generous donations. To support the Foundation, visit asntfoundation.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Chat NDT with ASNT, host Debbie Segor, CAE, speaks with Tsuchin Philip Chu, PhD, and Anish Poudel, PhD, about how digital image correlation is used for measuring full-field displacements and strains on the surface of objects undergoing deformation under loading conditions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first time, ASNT 2023: The Annual Conference has a theme: Evolution. On this episode of Chat NDT with ASNT , host Debbie Segor, CAE, speaks with ASNT Director of Events Barry Schieferstein about how conference attendees will experience the evolution of NDT—as well as the conference itself—at this year’s event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Chat NDT with ASNT, ASNT Content Strategist Haley Cowans talked with Ricky Morgan about their mutual love of theme parks. Ricky is an ASNT Director at Large and Past President who has done several inspections of theme park attractions and assets in his NDT career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Chat NDT with ASNT, host Debbie Segor, CAE, speaks with Rali Petrova, ASNT’s Deputy Director of Certification, about a new way for ASNT certificate holders to securely track and share their certifications with anyone around the world through digital badges.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’re just starting your NDT career, you might wonder: what industries could I work in as an NDT technician? What are the differences between them? Will I work in a lab or out in the field? Will I get to travel? In this episode of Chat NDT with ASNT, we present a conversation between two technicians, Brent Moulton, and Stetson Watkins, who will answer these questions and more. Hosted on Acast....