CONTENTS
News............................................. 1-3
Asia-Pacific Regional Group.............. 4
Africa Regional Group....................... 5
European Regional Group............. 6-7
Pan-American Regional Group.... 8-11
Calendar of Events........................... 12

The World Organisation for NDTVolume 8 Issue No 13

April 2014

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

Help promote theimportance of NDTAnnual Meeting and Strategic Plan updateIM

any of us have been experiencing out-of-theordinary weather this year and indeed on the
day of the ICNDT Annual Meeting, which
was held over the internet, there was a differencein temperature of more than 60°C (108°F) between
Columbus (ASNT) and Brisbane (AINDT)! In Glasgow,
Scotland, where I am based, it was a mild 5°C and weare currently ‘enjoying’ one of the warmest but wettest
winters on record.
Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting on 31 January 2014 ran smoothly
and we were delighted so many ICNDT member
societies from all around the world participated.
Our Annual Report and Accounts for 2013 were presented and a Budget for 2014 wasapproved. You can find these documents, or links to them, elsewhere in this issue of the
ICNDT Journal.
Strategic Plan update
Following the Annual Meeting, the ICNDT Executive Committee (IEC) met to discuss an
update to the Strategic Plan to cover our activities through to 2016. Version 8 (V8) of theplan, which is available on the ICNDT website, was prepared following discussions at the18th WCNDT in Durban. Version 9 (V9) will be an update to recognise the considerable
progress made in 2012 and 2013, and to set down a revised action plan for the second halfof the four-year cycle, leading up to the General Assembly in Munich and the election of
new officers. The IEC will develop V9 in consultation with the Policy and General Purposes
Committee (PGPC) and present it to the General Assembly, to be held during the 11th
ECNDT in Prague. We are keen to hear ideas from members. What do you want ICNDT todo over the next two to three years?
Some of the ideas being discussed are a little more radical and less ‘business-as-usual’than before.
We are considering whether we should try to step up our activities by making more
use of professional help and, if so, how to fund this. We are also considering changing thefees model to make it easier for very small societies to be members, by asking the larger
societies, which can afford it, to pay more.
Questions have been raised about how some NDT societies and personnel certification
bodies operate outside their home countries and the tremendous benefits which accrue tothe world of NDT as a result. Is it feasible for every country in the world to have its own
NDT society and personnel certification body providing a full range of services? Clearly
not, and cooperation with other NDT societies can fill the gaps. We have heard of someoutstanding examples of cooperation across the globe, but there are risks and we do notwant to stifle enthusiasm to set up an NDT society and take responsibility locally. We aredeveloping papers and recommendations and would like to hear members’ views.
Continued on page twon its quest to improve and increase thepromotion of the importance of NDT,
the Executive Committee of ICNDT has
formulated Action Plan 2, which covers
a wide variety of issues relating to theobjective. One of these topics is concernedwith the information available on the internet
on NDT and its associated disciplines, andNDT technologies and their application. It
is obviously in everyone’s interest that thisinformation is as comprehensive, accurate
and up-to-date as possible.
Websites such as Wikipedia, theencyclopaedia written collaboratively by
the people who use it, contain a lot of
information about non-destructive testingthat can be improved, developed andexpanded. Not everyone, however, has theexpertise or the time available to do thesethings.
It is felt that ICNDT can fulfill a usefulrole by helping to coordinate the efforts ofindividuals who are willing to contributea small but valuable amount of time toenhancing the NDT information resources
available on the internet. These resources
might not be just those available throughwebsites such as Wikipedia, but also manyothers, including the ICNDT’s own at
www.icndt.org, with a view to making thisa valuable knowledge base for all people
with an interest in non-destructive testing.
Whilst initial efforts will be focusedon the English-language versions of theresources in question, it is ultimately
envisaged that other languages will becovered in the future.
It is hoped to convene a meeting ofinterested communications representatives
from member societies in due course.
To register your interest in joining asmall task group and offering assistancewith this project, please send an email
to david.gilbert@bindt.org, detailing any
specific areas of interest and expertise.

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Tel: +44 (0)1604 89 3811; Fax: +44 (0)1604 89 3861; Email: david.gilbert@
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13-17 June 2016
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Topics include:
Monitoring
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Modelling and data processing
Semi-finished products
Medical products
Reliability and statistic procedures
Materials characterisation
Energy generation
Structural engineeringYour new ICNDTJournal is available
for downloading fromwww.icndt.org

Editorial contributions are welcomed.
Articles should be sent to Sharon Bond, CINDE. Email: s.bond@cinde.ca
Views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the International Committee for
Non-Destructive Testing. No liability is accepted whatsoever for errors or omissions.
ICNDT Member Societies are authorised to distribute this newsletter and/or its contents, however
permission should be obtained for reproduction of individual articles and extracts.

Material for the next ICNDT Journal should be sent toSharon Bond, email: s.bond@cinde.ca
Chairman’s message continued fromfront page
11th ECNDT, Prague
Now is the time to make your plans for the
11th ECNDT, to be held in Prague from
6-10 October 2014. The arrangements arecoming along very well.
There will be several ICNDT meetings
held during the event, including theGA, PGP, WG1 and WG2. We are alsoorganising two ICNDT workshops:l ICNDT workshop on qualification andcertification of NDT personnel
Objective: To address specific issues
relating to the future development of
the ISO 9712 standard and the present
evidence in support of proposals.
l ICNDT workshop on the importanceof NDT and related research needs
Objective: To develop an ICNDT
publication suitable for wider
dissemination to engineering academies.
If you wish to participate, or would like tosuggest someone else, please let me know.
Chairman’s activities
It is already more than three months since
many of us were together in Mumbai for the
excellent 14th APCNDT, where we enjoyedwonderful hospitality from our Indian
hosts. Congratulations also to our Russiancolleagues on the organisation of theWinter Olympics in Sochi and on topping
the medals table! I have to apologise for
not being able to attend the 20th Russian
NDT Conference in Moscow, but ICNDT2

was represented by David Gilbert andAlexander Mullin. I instead had a very
pleasant task closer to home, as the official
opener of Lavender International NDT’s
new UT Training Suite in Sheffield on 7th
March 2014 – the 90th anniversary of thebirth of Jack Lavender, the founder of thecompany. Jack was a true pioneer of NDTand gained worldwide respect as a Fellow
of both BINDT and ASNT. We also drank a
toast to Steve Lavender MBE, Co-Managing
Director of Lavender International and
Immediate Past President of BINDT, who
was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New
Year Honours list. Later in the month, I
will attend ASNT’s Spring Conference andResearch Symposium in Minneapolis.
Best wishes to all,Dr J M Farley
Chairman, ICNDTContact: German Society for Non-Destructive
Testing (DGZfP), Max-Planck-Strasse 6,12489, Berlin, Germany.
Tel: +49 30 678 07 120; Fax: +49 30 678 07
120; Email: conference@wcndt2016.com

www.wcndt2016.com

New researchregisterI

CNDT is establishing on its website(www.icndt.org) a new register of
institutions and other organisations thatcarry out research into NDT and associateddisciplines.
The register may be found under the‘Resources’ tab on the home page.
Authorised
representativesoforganisations involved in research activities
are invited to add their details free-ofcharge, at: www.icndt.org/Resources/
RegisterEntry.aspx
The register is compiled from information
supplied by research organisations. Whilst
every effort is made to ensure that the details
are correct and as up-to-date as possible,
ICNDT cannot accept any responsibility forerrors or omissions.

Download ICNDTAnnual Report and Budget
Copies of the 2013 ICNDT Annual Report are available for download (PDF) fromthe ICNDT website at the direct link: http://bit.ly/1eKXiDs
Copies of the 2014 ICNDT Annual Budget are available for download (PDF)
from the ICNDT website at the direct link: http://bit.ly/1icRYwo

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NEWS

Establishment of APFNDT at the
14th APCNDT 2013 in Mumbai, IndiaT

he 14th Asia-Pacific Conference on Non-Destructive
Testing (APCNDT) was successfully held in November
2013 in Mumbai, India. The main topic for the Asia-PacificCommittee for Non-Destructive Testing (APCNDT) was theestablishment of the Asia-Pacific Federation for NDT (APFNDT)and how to conduct its operating procedures and constitutions.

Delegates to the Asia-Pacific Committee General Assembly meetingin Mumbai

In 2009, the establishment of the APFNDT as a temporary nameindependent from the existing APCNDT was proposed by the Chairmanof the APCNDT 2009 to conduct NDT work more actively andpromote the mutual understanding for NDT implementation among
the member countries. It was approved unanimously at the General
Assembly (GA) of the 13th APCNDT held in Yokohama, Japan.
In 2012, an APCNDT meeting was held during the 18th
WCNDT in Durban, South Africa. APCNDT member societies
voted for the formation of the APFNDT and it was approved.
Following that, the APFNDT Working Group (WG) was establishedin the Task Group meeting conducted by the Japanese Society for NonDestructive Inspection (JSNDI). The WG consisted of four members:
Dr Venkatraman (President of APCNDT 2013), Dr Ooka (President of
APCNDT 2009), Mr Dick (President of APCNDT 2006) and Mr Babu
(Secretary of ICNDT and APCNDT 2017), and three observers: Mr Pariand Mr Choksi (ISNT, India) and Dr Cho (KSNT, South Korea).
In 2012 and 2013, an APFNDT WG meeting was held fourtimes: twice in Tokyo, once in Australia and once in Singapore, toprepare the constitution and operating procedures of the APFNDT
by referring to those of the EFNDT. Mr Dick drafted the documents
and amended the constitution to discuss at a WG meeting. The
documents were finalised at a WG meeting before the GA of the
APCNDT 2013 in Mumbai, India.
In 2013, during Session 1 of the APCNDT GA, Dr Ooka madea presentation on the history of PPCNDT and APCNDT towards
APFNDT, before the presentation of the proposed constitution by
Dr Venkatraman and Mr Dick. Regarding approval of the operatingprocedures, it was necessary to complete the formation of the Board for
the APFNDT through nomination of the regional representatives. The
APCNDT GA needs to approve some specific operating procedures,some of which had been circulated to all the member societies inadvance. The constitution of the APFNDT and 12 operating procedures
were reviewed by all of the APCNDT member representatives. Some ofthe operating procedures are in draft form, waiting for the new Board tomodify and action them.
During Session 2 of the APCNDT GA, the constitution of the
APFNDT was approved and Executive Committee members of the
APFNDT were elected and approved. Moreover, the APCNDT
member societies approved unanimously the operating procedureson the formation of regional groupings, which were arrived at basedon the United Nations Charter, and nominations and elections for the

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APFNDT regional representatives were taken up. With the nominations
for the regions, the Executive Committee members and the regional
representatives, the Board of the APFNDT was constituted as follows:
Executive Committee members:l President: Dr Norikazu Ooka, JSNDI, Japanl Vice President: Dr Joon Po Lee, KSNT, South Korea
l Secretary: Mr Les Dick, AINDT, Australial Treasurer: Mr S K Babu, NDTSS, Singaporel Immediate Past President: Dr B Venkatraman, ISNT, India
l 15th APCNDT Chair: Mr Sze Thiam Siong, NDTSS, Singapore
l Secretariat: JSNDI, Tokyo, Japanl Auditor: Mr John Maccarone, AINDT, Australia.
Regional representativesl Group One
India: Mr Shri V Pari
Russia: Dr Alexandar Mullinl Group Two
China: Dr Shen Gong Tian
Malaysia: Dr Abd Nassir IbrahimSouth Korea: Dr Man Young Choi
Taiwan: Dr David Chu
l Group Three
Australia: Mr Pranay Wadyalkar
USA: Mr Ray Morasse.
Finally, the GA members thanked Dr Venkatraman, Presidentof the 14th APCNDT, and his team for the event organisation andhospitality. The GA members also thanked the Indian Society of
Non-Destructive Testing (ISNT) for all the cooperation and support.
Dr Ooka, as the first President of the APFNDT, expressed his
deep appreciation to Dr Venkatraman and formally welcomed andasked all new APFNDT members to support the work plan andimplementation of the APFNDT. Dr Ooka also stated that the first
Executive Committee meeting will be held within the next six months
to identify the responsibilities and action plan of the APFNDT,
supported by the extra budget from JSNDI in Tokyo, Japan.

14th APCNDT achieves objectives

T

he 14th Asia-Pacific Conference in Mumbai attracted morethan 800 delegates from over twenty different countries. With
320 papers – claimed to be the highest number of papers at an
APCNDT – and 70 exhibitors, the conference achieved the objective
defined by its theme: ‘Excellence with relevance through NDE’.

ICNDT Executive Committee members and observers at the meetingin Mumbai. There were meetings of the ICNDT IEC and PGPC
committees and Working Groups 1 and 2, as well as an Education
Workshop and the Asia-Pacific Committee (see accompanying article)

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Contact:
B Venkataraman – bvenkat@igcar.gov.in
N Ooka – nori.ooka@rio.odn.ne.jp

Regional Report
ASIA-PACIFIC

News from the Malaysian Society for NDTVisit to AINDT by MSNT and Department of Skill
Development – 4-11 November 2013
The President and Vice President of the Malaysian Society for
NDT (MSNT) accepted an invitation from the Department ofSkill Development and joined its team for a technical visit to
the Australian Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (AINDT) in
November 2013.
The main objective of the visit was to learn about the Australianexperience in various aspects of the qualification and certification
of NDT personnel in accordance with ISO 9712:2012. The visit
also aimed at a possible collaboration between the Malaysiannational certification body and AINDT, in various areas related tothe certification of NDT personnel.
The visit started with a trip to AINDT’s office in Melbourne.
Here, a comprehensive presentation regarding the Australianqualification and certification scheme for NDT personnel was
given by AINDT’s Executive Secretary and the Chairman of theBoard. In addition, members of the delegation also visited otherorganisations related to NDT training, certification and services in
Melbourne and Sydney.

Congratulations on the 14th APCNDTThe Malaysian Society for NDT (MSNT) congratulates the IndianSociety of NDT (ISNT) for its amazing success in organising
the 14th Asia-Pacific Conference on Non-Destructive Testing(APCNDT), held 18-22 November 2013 in Mumbai, India. MSNT
also wishes to thank the ISNT for inviting the MSNT President
as a guest speaker in a slot focusing on non-destructive testingeducation and training.

The opening ceremony of the 14th APCNDT, held in Mumbai, India

MSNT delegates visiting AINDT’s headquarters in Melbourne

In conclusion, the trip was very fruitful and the visitors gained
a great deal of knowledge and experience, which will be usedin improving the quality of the Malaysian NDT qualification andcertification scheme.

2014 AINDTConference and Trade
Exhibition
23-26 November 2014
Sofitel Brisbane Central, Brisbane
Queensland, Australia
Contact: The Australian Institute for Non-Destructive Testing(AINDT), PO Box 52, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia.
Tel: +61 3 9328 8831; Fax: +61 3 9328 8787;
Email: info@aindt.com.au

www.aindt.com.au
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In addition to the President, two younger MSNT members, Drllham Mukriz Zainal Abidin and Mrs Madiha Muhammad Amir,
also participated in the conference, representing the MalaysianSociety.
During this event, members of the MSNT delegation had a great
opportunity to meet a number of individuals who have contributed
greatly to the development of NDT throughout the world.
Three papers were contributed by Malaysian delegates: ‘NDT
education and research in Malaysia’, by the MSNT President, andpresentations by Dr llham Mukriz Zainal Abidin and Mrs Madiha
Muhammad Amir.
MSNT would like to thank both Dr llham and Mrs Madiha
for their impressive presentation related to our effort to secure
the chance to host the 16th APCNDT. Although MSNT withdrew
its candidacy to make way for Australia and China, both ofwhich successfully impressed members of the Asia-Pacific NDTcommunity, Malaysia has the capability to host such an event andwill present its case again during the 15th APCNDT in Singapore
for hosting the 17th APCNDT in Kuala Lumpur.

MSNT President’s scientific visit to the UK
As part of a range of activities under an IAEA-funded project,
entitled: ‘Development of NDT Data Management System andData Fusion’, a scientific visit to some selected organisations in
the UK was organised for the MSNT President.
The visit, which took place 20-24 January 2014, gave thePresident the opportunity to meet some experts in the UK.
Organisations visited by the President included CITS, The British
Institute of NDT, Argyll-Ruane, the Advanced Manufacturing
Research Centre, Sonaspection and the Institution of MechanicalEngineers (IMechE). Possible collaborations with the Malaysian
Nuclear Agency, CITS and IMechE were also discussed during thevisit.
The visit was successful in providing a good platform for further
collaboration between Malaysia and the UK in the field of NDT.
MSNT wishes to thank the IAEA, the British Council and otherindividuals and organisations involved in the arrangement of thisvisit.

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Contact:
J Guild – guildj@saiw.co.za
B Moussa – moussabak@yahoo.fr

Regional Report
AFRICASAINT – the professional body for NDT in RSAW

ith the 18th WCNDT (World Conference on NonDestructive Testing) held in Durban, and the vibe thatwent with it, behind us, the South African Institute for NonDestructive Testing (SAINT) has had to reassess its role with regards
to its members and NDT in general for the South African industry.
The SAINT Council did not want to lose the momentum
generated from the hype that was created during the World
Conference. It also realised that a change of focus was needed,as there was little chance of survival with a continuation of thestatus quo. Soon, the idea of an NDT Indaba, an isiZulu word
for an important gathering, was conceived. The Indaba was held
15 February 2013 at the Willow Park Conference Centre in
Kempton Park, South Africa.
Opportunities were given to over 100 attendees, who travelledfrom as far as Cape Town, to air their wishes as to what they
expected from SAINT. Representation was made by NDT students,
Level 1, 2 and 3 personnel, NDT service providers, equipment
manufacturers and end users. All of the statements and suggestions
were recorded, transcribed and evaluated by SAINT Council.
The one single important issue that emerged from the Indaba wasto address the professional status of NDT technicians in the South
African industry. On 11 April 2013, SAINT Council unanimously
decided to pursue a process through the South African Qualification
Authority (SAQA) to register as a Professional Body for NDT.

designations within the South African qualification framework, aswell as broad-based acceptance across the South African industry.
For this reason, the roadshow was staged in the four major industrial
hubs: Johannesburg (Gauteng), Middleburg (Mpumalanga), Durban(Kwa-Zulu Natal) and Cape Town (Western Cape). The combined
attendance at the four venues surpassed that of the Indaba.
Each venue was provided with an introductory speech, apresentation detailing the workings of the proposed professional
body, a question and answer session, and a lucky draw, withthe formalities ending with refreshments supplied by the hosts.
Thereafter, the visitors took part in various discussions relating to
the information that had been presented to them.

Delegates at the NDT Indaba

SAINT has decided to register as a Professional Body in South Africa

Ms Felicity Kent, a cialist in the field of professional bodyestablishment and registration, having assisted with theestablishment of The Institute for Working at Heights, wasappointed as the proposed Professional Body Manager. During
August 2013, a Steering Committee was established by SAINT
Council, in support of Ms Kent, to lay the groundwork forestablishing and registering as a Professional Body for NDT. The
Steering Committee currently comprises the following:l Harold Jansen, Chairman
l Felicity Kent, Professional Body Manager
l Robin Marshall, Secretaryl Simon Wilding, Memberl Keith Cain, Memberl Ben Buys, Regional Rep – Cape Townl Rajendra Kistiah, Regional Rep – Durbanl Marius Purcell, Regional Rep – Mpumalanga.
As part of the SAQA registration process, the Professional
Body embarked on a roadshow during the last week of January
2014. The objective of the roadshow was to inform industry ofthe developments related to NDT personnel gaining professional

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The presentation outlined the process required and the proposedplan of action, as well as the registration of professional bodies inSouth Africa. Additionally, the presentation explained that the latest
version of the Draft Policy on Recognition of Professional Bodies
was issued in April 2012 and that there are currently approximately
60 professional bodies recognised by the Board of SAQA.
The definition of a registered professional body is a body thathas been constituted to represent and/or regulate a recognised
community of expert practitioners. A recognised professional bodymust register its professional designations with SAQA. As SAQA
will not allow designations to be called a ‘level’, as is universallyused in NDT, the Steering Committee created the following
designations that were subsequently proposed:
l NDT Operator (NDT Level 1)
l NDT Technician (NDT Level 2)
l NDT Technologist (NDT Level 3).
Alternative designations may be added at a later stage to include
academic training provided by Vaal University of Technology (VUT).
The proposed designations are based on the highest NDT levelof certification, with a specialisation included for the method andlevel stipulated separately. For example, a PT2, MT1 candidate
would possess the following:l Professional Designation: NDT Technician
Specialisation: Magnetic Testing Level 1
		Penetrant Testing Level 2
The designations are to be awarded when the specific criteria
have been met. Such criteria will meet the South African Unit
Standards, based on ISO 9712, but also include the requirements ofcompany-based certification, based on the SNT-TC-1A document.
These are exciting developments for NDT RSA and SAINT. This
could be a model for international consideration as it attempts tobridge the gap between certification systems and gives recognition
to the individual as a professional.

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Contact:
E Romero – informacion@aend.org
V Krstelj – vjera.krstelj@fsb.hr

Regional Report
EUROPE

Report on the 12th ICNDT in Portorož

T

he 12th International Conference on Non-Destructive
Testing, with the title ‘Application of Contemporary
Non-Destructive Testing in Engineering’, took place
4-6 September 2013 in Portorož, Slovenia. The conference wasorganised under the auspices of the European Federation for NonDestructive Testing (EFNDT), which was greatly appreciated by
the organisers, the Slovenian Society for Non-Destructive Testing(SSNDT) and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of
Ljubljana. The Scientific and Organising Committee was headedby Professor Dr Janez Grum, in his capacity as President of the
Slovenian NDT Society.
The conference was attended by nearly 100 participants,
including distinguished guests such as Dr Matthias Purschke,
President of EFNDT, Mr Gerhard Aufricht, Treasurer of ICNDT,
Professor Dr Stanislav Pejovnik, Rector of the University of
Ljubljana, Professor Dr Branko Š irok, Dean of the Faculty of
Mechanical Engineering, Dr Janez Slak, Deputy Director of the
Public Agency for Research Activities of the Republic of Slovenia,
and Dr Raymond Morasse, President of ASNT.
There were 82 papers presented at the conference, with eight
given as keynote lectures:l ‘NDT challenges and responses’, P Trampus;l ‘Enhancement of efficiency in vibro-thermography and nonlinear ultrasonic NDT via local defect resonance (LDR)’, I
Solodov;l ‘Electromagnetic NDT for lifetime management by monitoringof ageing phenomena’, G Dobmann, C Boller, H G Herrmann
and I Altpeter;l ‘Evolution of modern NDT methods for the inspection oferspCall for Pa

Offers of papers are invited on all aspects of
non-destructive testing including:• Rail and Axle Testing • Aerospace • Power Generation •• Nuclear • NDT of Food • NDT in Forensic Science •• Automated and Robotic NDT • Theoretical Modelling •• Inspection Qualification • Composites •• Adhesives and Bonding • Thermography •• Ultrasonics • Phased Arrays • Electromagnetics •• Radiography • Digital Radiography •• Digital Signal Processing and Imaging • Novel Techniques •• Monitoring • Research • Time-of-Flight Diffraction •• Technology Transfer in NDT • Medical and Related NDT •• The Needs of NDT End-Users •lightweight components’, M Kreutzbruck, M Pelkner, M Gaal,
M Daschewski and D Brackrock;l ‘High-frequency electromagnetic non-destructive evaluation’,R Grimberg;l ‘Low-frequency Lamb wave-based structural healthmonitoring of an aeronautical carbon fibre-reinforced polymer
composite’, M Carboni, A Gianneo and M Giglio;l ‘From acoustic emission testing (AT) to acoustic monitoring’,
P Tscheliesnig; andl ‘Assessment of infrastructures by means of passive andpositive elastic wave approaches’, T Shiotani, Y Kobayashi
and S Momoki.
The papers were presented in 12 sessions and covered ultrasonic
testing, electromagnetics, acoustic emission, thermal and infrared
techniques, radiographic techniques, NDT education and training
and other methods. All of the papers presented were reviewed
by the Scientific Committee and the 82 selected featured in theconference proceedings book and CD; each participant received
a copy of both. The conference was also attended by exhibitors,
who presented the latest NDT equipment and techniques.
The three-day event provided a forum for scientists, engineersand practitioners, as well as end-users, to review the latest
developments, identify particular needs and opportunities forfurther advances, and exchange knowledge and experience withother well-known experts, as well as outline the milestones forfurther progress in the fields of NDT and NDE.
Professor Dr Janez GrumSSNDT President

The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing

53rd Annual Conference
9-11 September 2014
The Palace Hotel,
Manchester, UK

Conference proceedings will be published in the formof extended abstracts (maximum 12 pages of A4 text)
and one copy will be provided for each delegate.
Full written papers that are submitted may berefereed with a view to publication in Insight.

Abstracts (of no more than 200 words) must be
submitted online at:
http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/ndt2014
or via the link on www.bindt.org by 16 May 2014

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Contact: Conference Services, The British Institute of
Non-Destructive Testing, Newton Building,
St George’s Avenue, Northampton NN2 6JB, UK.
Tel: +44 (0)1604 89 3811; Fax: +44 (0)1604 89 3861;
Email: karen.cambridge@bindt.org / amy.cooke@bindt.org

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Contact:
C Belinco – belinco@cnea.gov.ar
J Conte – joao.conte@abendi.org.br

Regional Report
PAN-AMERICA

News from the American Society for NDT
ASNT’s 2013 Annual Conferencea big winner in Las Vegas
ASNT held its Annual Conference from 4-7 November in Las
Vegas, Nevada, and it was a huge hit from beginning to end. Nondestructive testing (NDT) researchers, technicians, students andcommunity members worldwide convened to engage with eachother over relevant industry topics, new NDT technologies andimportant society business. This year’s conference reached morethan 2,000 participants, representing the full spectrum of NDT
methods and techniques.
The professional programme consisted of more than 100
scheduled presentations and five short courses. The papers were
well received and showcased a variety of novel NDT techniques
and applications from the forefront of the industry.
Committee and informational meetings, along with shortcourses and networking opportunities, kept attendees active
throughout the week, and the exhibition hall was filled withcompanies excited to demonstrate their products and services tointerested observers.

Down to businessStarting early on Monday morning, ASNT councils and committees
opened a schedule of meetings that continued throughout the week.
Volunteers and ASNT staff worked together to keep the Society on
current NDT developments and guide its course of member service.
The Annual Business Meeting also convened on Monday, with69 members from 32 sections present. The results of the 2014
Board of Directors election were announced and L Terry Clausing,
Secretary/Treasurer, gave the 2013 Treasurer’s Report, whichquantified growth in several areas, as well as the developmentof services such as the updated ASNT website and new topicalconferences.
Robert J Potter, 2013 Chair of the Board, then presented theState of the Society address and recognised several individuals,
including Claudia Kropas-Hughes, Conference Programme Chair,
Trey Gordon, Co-Chair, and Robin Stippich, Chair of the Spouse
Programme. Claudia is in her 11th year as Conference Programme
Chair, and this year’s offering was the largest and best attended.
On Monday evening, a ribbon-cutting ceremony opened theexhibition portion of the show and attendees filled the hall tocheck out the 189 exhibiting companies, as well as both see andexperience NDT products and applications. Trade show attendees
were also treated to drinks and appetisers, which encouraged
everyone to relax and interact with new business contacts before
engrossing themselves in the week’s activities.

Keynote and plenary addresses
The keynote and plenary addresses featured the host city Las Vegas,
including presentations on the Hoover Dam and the world’s largest
ferris wheel, currently under construction in Las Vegas.
On Tuesday, Jack S Brenizer Jr of Pennsylvania State University
presented the 2013 Mehl Honour Award Lecture, entitled:‘Approaching a century of imaging with neutrons: significant
advances and challenges’. His presentation covered the historyof neutron radiography (NR), beginning with James Chadwick’s
discovery of the neutron in 1932, followed by Hartmut Kallman
and Ernst Kuhn creating the first images later that decade andending with a prospective look at the technology going forward.
Along the way, Jack discussed other important developments,
such as the creation of ASNT standards for NR in the 1970s andthe factors that limit the use of this method.
On Wednesday morning, Nathaniel Gee of the Bureau of
Reclamation in Boulder City, Nevada, discussed ‘Hoover Dam– maintaining a giant’, describing the importance of dams to thewater supply of the US Southwest and some of the NDT practiced
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on the Hoover Dam in particular. Since the Hoover Dam is 75
years old, many of its valves, gates and other functional parts haveexceeded their design lives; the question becomes when, how andwhether they could be replaced. In the end, Nathaniel stressed that
communication and record-keeping have been most important inlearning how to handle the structure and its maintenance.
A panel combining Ricky Morgan of Smith Emery Co, John
Callaghan of American Bridge International, Adrian Crowther of
ARUP and Mark Hayes of the Clark County Building Divisionpresented Thursday’s plenary address, entitled: ‘Las Vegas High
Roller: Concept to Completion – the world’s largest ferris wheel’.
The presenters looked at the 168 m (550 ft)-tall ferris wheel as
not just a masterpiece of construction but also of collaboration,
since fabrication, erection and operation have taken place in six
different countries, requiring a staggering amount of logistics andcommunication.
All presentations were well received and well attended as partof the conference’s strong professional programme.

Short courses and educational sessions
Attendees took advantage of short courses throughout the weekand educational sessions from Tuesday through to Thursday. There
was no shortage of opportunities to learn about new techniques
being researched and devices being developed for NDT.
B Boro Djordjevic of Materials and Sensors Technologies Inc
opened the short courses on Monday with ‘Non-destructive testingof composites’. There were also courses on ‘Mistake-proofing thecertification examination process’, taught by Israel Vasquez of
Vastek Consulting, ‘Non-destructive testing with electromagnetic
acoustic transducers’, taught by Huidong Gao of Innerspec
Technologies, ‘Thermography for NDT’, taught by Steven Shepardof Thermal Wave Imaging Inc, and ‘NDT instructor ‘leader/coach’’, taught by Don Locke of Hellier. These courses served
NDT managers, inspectors and trainees with the education andcertification they need to stay current in the rapidly changing NDTfield.
Paper sessions included topics on NDT of composites,
infrastructure, aerospace, pipelines and the energy industry, as
well as several different methods, radiation safety and educationand training. These sessions were composed of 30-minutepresentations in three halls over three days and explained
new techniques, equipment and practices. Session chairs andpresenters were also available for follow-up, creating an interactive
experience for attendees.

Annual Awards Banquet
On Wednesday night, ASNT members gathered for the Annual
Awards Banquet. ASNT recognised its community members fortheir contributions to the NDT industry and to the society itself.
Hussein Sadek received the 2013 Robert C McMaster Gold
Medal for his outstanding service and meritorious contribution
to the NDT industry. Michael McDaniel received the Charles N
Sherlock Meritorious Service Award, while the Lou Di Valerio
Technician of the Year Award went to Mark Behal. Yi-Cheng‘Peter’ Pan received the Young NDT Professional Award. Thirteen
sections were recognised for their achievements in the 2012-2013
President’s Award Programme, with Greater Houston, Hampton
Roads, Old Dominion, Pacific Northwest, San Diego and Saudi
Arabian receiving Gold honours.
NDT students were also recognised at the banquet. Many
students volunteered throughout the week at registration as wellas during sessions and meetings, and their efforts helped theconference to run smoothly. The Engineering UndergraduateAwards were presented to Matthew Meyer of Iowa State
University, Kyle Sinding of Pennsylvania State University and Ches
Weeks, of Old Dominion University. ASNT Fellowship Awards
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went to students and faculty at Iowa State University, Michigan
State University and Texas A&M University, while Faculty Grant
Awards went to Xiaoning Jiang of North Carolina State University
and Todd Sulchek of the Georgia Institute of Technology.
The banquet finished with the passing of the presidential collar
from outgoing President Raymond Morasse to the 2014 ASNT
President, Roger W Engelbart. President Engelbart addressed theaudience on the importance of NDT and the role of the Society
within it. He also thanked everyone for their support and sharedsome of his plans and goals as President. After the banquet, theannual after-party allowed members to meet and talk in a casual
atmosphere and enjoy desserts and drinks.
The 2013 ASNT Annual Conference afforded attendees the
chance to improve themselves and the NDT industry throughinformational forums and volunteer opportunities. ASNT thanks
the participants who helped make this year’s event a success. The
Society would also like to thank the conference sponsors: Olympus
NDT; NDT Systems; Dantec Dynamics; GE Measurement &Control Solutions; Carestream NDT; Sentinel/QSA Global; andSource Production & Equipment Co. Everyone is already looking
forward to the 2014 ASNT Annual Conference, which will be held
27-30 October at the Charleston Convention Center in Charleston,South Carolina.

Society membership grows withMember Up! campaign
ASNT’s Member Up! membership recruitment campaign
concluded 15 October 2013. The campaign, which began 15
October 2012, yielded a total of 849 new members, including 829
individual members and 20 corporate partner members.
Throughout its duration, the campaign helped 355 ASNT
members, 61 ASNT sections and 19 ASNT regions introduce theirpeers and colleagues to the unique advantages and opportunities
the Society provides through membership. In turn, the newly-

recruited ASNT members have enlarged their professional
networks, enhanced their knowledge of the industry and increased
their exposure to non-destructive technical information.
Just as in the past, this member recruitment campaign promoted
ASNT’s mission “…to create a safer world by promoting theprofession and technologies of non-destructive testing.”
ASNT would like to thank all who participated in this very
successful member recruitment campaign. A special thank you
goes out to those recruiters who achieved diamond, emerald,
sapphire or opal recruiter statuses.
The new Powered by You member recruitment campaign, whichbegan 1 November 2013, is off to a great start. For more information
about the current campaign, visit: www.asnt.org/poweredbyyou

Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube
social media channels opened
To address the challenges of communicating in a 24/7 world,
ASNT has put efforts into improving its presence on social media.
With a recently-launched Twitter account, under the handle @ASNTinfo, the Society will be sharing news, updates and volunteer
opportunities associated with ASNT. Follow ASNT at: www.
twitter.com/asntinfo
The Twitter account comes in addition to a recently-launchedaccount on LinkedIn, used to connect with NDT practitioners
around the world. The properties on LinkedIn include a company
page with over 1,000 followers and a discussion group with over
10,000 members. Through these channels, ASNT staff interact
and help by answering questions regarding certification and otheraspects of the NDT profession. Find ASNT on LinkedIn at: www.
asnt.org/linkedin
Lastly, ASNT has been publishing a series of videos on its newlycreated YouTube channel. The videos are topical companion pieces
that correspond to the monthly issues of Materials Evaluation.
Videos are available at: www.youtube.com/asntinfo

Digital Imaging XVII
28-30 July 2014
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick, Rhode Island, USA
Now in its 17th year, ASNT’s Digital Imaging Conference remains the industry’s cutting-edge event.
This topical conference features the advances of digital radiography in the NDT industry.
Topics will include the following:
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Aerospace applications
Automated systems
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Digital imaging detectors
Production inspection applicationsl Computed radiographyl General NDT applicationsl Industrial CT systemsl Digital radiographyl New products/emerging technologies

Contact: The American Society for Nondestructive Testing, 1711 Arlingate Lane, PO Box 28518,
Columbus, OH 43228-0518, USA. Tel: +1 614 274 6003; Fax: +1 614 274 6899; Email: conferences@asnt.org

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Two new agreements foster strong
NDT partnerships
The Croation Society for Non-Destructive Testing(CrSNDT)
The American Society for Nondestructive Testing has signed an
Agreement for Professional Cooperation with The Croatian Societyof Non-Destructive Testing (CrSNDT). The agreement establishesa cooperative relationship in their respective areas of interest
devoted to the promotion of the art, science and technology ofnon-destructive testing.
Aspects of the professional relationship include welcomed
mutual attendance at various societal events, supplying periodic
journals without cost, offering member rates for other publications
and allowing concurrent membership in both societies with theprivilege of identification.

Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)ASNT also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with
the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET), which will
result in the certification of certified RESNET Home Energy Raters
to conduct infrared thermography for residential buildings.
This MOU provides that ASNT and RESNET will work cooperatively
to develop an ASNT Level II certification in infrared thermography forbuilding diagnostics. The MOU also states that RESNET requires that
Home Energy Raters must hold the ASNT NDT Level II certification inorder to conduct the testing under the guidelines.

Materials Evaluation now available
in digital format
Materials Evaluation, ASNT’s monthly journal, is now available in adigital format accessible online. Members and subscribers can read theissue by logging in through ASNT’s new self-service portal, MyASNT.
Those with access can also view back issues online, since March
2013. ASNT staff have also created companion videos for each
online issue that include relevant discussions with ASNT members
and beyond about the monthly issue or other NDT topics.
For more information and online access, visit: www.asnt.org/me

Transactions improved with new
self-service web portal
To serve the growing needs of its members, ASNT has launched
a new website offering a variety of new features that makeconnecting with ASNT’s resources much easier. The features of thewebsite are centred on MyASNT, a self-service site that requires
only an email address to log in.
With MyASNT, ASNT members and friends can access their

Non-Destructive Evaluation of
Aerospace Materials
and Structures IV
12-14 May 2014
Crowne Plaza St Louis Airport,
St Louis, MO, USA
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account information, renew or sign-up for membership online andmake purchases in the new online store. MyASNT also creates
faster turnaround times on transactions, resulting in more efficient
output from central office staff.
In the future, new features that will be available through MyASNT
include conference management, section management and theability to communicate with other users online.

ASNT eBooks hit the digital shelves
The American Society for Nondestructive Testing is now offering
62 of its most popular publications in digital PDF format. The
digital editions can be viewed on e-readers, desktops and laptops
using Adobe Digital Editions or other compatible software.
Titles include: Recommended Practice SNT-TC-1A; The
Nondestructive Testing Handbook, Volumes 1 to 10; Personnel
Training Publications; ASNT Level III Study Guides; and more.
The new eBooks can be found in ASNT’s online store at www.
asnt.org/store

New ASNT Board Officers andDirectors elected
Following the 2013 elections, ASNT welcomed new officers andmembers to the ASNT Board of Directors. Newly-elected board officers
include: Raymond Morasse, Chair; Roger Engelbart, President; Terry
Clausing, Vice President; and Kevin Smith, Secretary/Treasurer. Newlyelected Council Directors include: Marwan Basrawi; Tsuchin ‘Philip’
Chu; William Plumstead Jr; and David Savoy. Newly-elected Directors
at Large include: David O Hall; Brenda L Collins; and Cindy Finley.
According to President Roger Engelbart, efforts in the upcoming
year will be driven by member and community engagement: “Whenthat opportunity comes to get involved, take it,” urged Engelbart.
“If you don’t see it coming, go find it. Together we can shape ourSociety to truly reflect who we are and what we want to be.”ASNT charters new Algeria Section
On 7 November 2013, the ASNT Board of Directors approved
a new section charter during a meeting at the ASNT Annual
Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. The following members havebeen associated with the founding of the new section:l Djamil Benrabahl Ryma Arfil Dahmane Yazid Benrabahl Mohamed Mouloud Boutalbi
l Imad Benrabahl Toufik Ahmed Saadil Tarik Zeroukl Amine Belabidl Abdelkarim Benissadl Malik Bentoumi.
The Section is being chartered ‘for the purpose of advancing
scientific, engineering and technical knowledge in the field of
non-destructive testing, through education, research and thecompilation and dissemination of information useful to theindividual and beneficial to the general public’.
The Algeria Section is located in Algiers, Algeria, and is in
Region 19.
A banner and charter will be presented to the Algeria Section
during their inaugural meeting, scheduled in early 2014.
ASNT members in the surrounding areas who don’t currently
affiliate with a section are invited and encouraged to affiliate with
the Algeria Section.
Contact ASNT Member Services to join the Algeria Section,email: asnt_membership@asnt.org or tel: +1 614 274 6003.
For information on upcoming meeting dates, contact Djamil
Benraba, Section Chair, email: djamil.benrabah@geral-dz.com orvisit: www.asntregion19.webs.com

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News from The Brazilian Society for NDT and Inspection
4th Forum on New Technologies andApplications of NDT and Inspection
The main technical and scientific concepts on NDT and inspection, in
addition to methods and applications still under study in technologicalcentres and universities, will be addressed during the 4th Forum on
New Technologies and Applications of NDT and Inspection in Brazil.
Organised by The Brazilian Society of Non-Destructive Testing
and Inspection (ABENDI), the event will be held 28-29 April 2014 in
Rio de Janeiro. Its objective is to foster awareness of the importanceof the application of NDT in industry and to spread the knowledge ofthe newest technological innovations within the market.

Tests for Certification on Explosive
Atmospheres begin in 2014
ABENDI’s Certification Sector has recognised the need for theapplication of tests to the Certification on Explosive Atmospheresprocess, which will begin in 2014. Candidates will be certified inaccordance with the type of activity they develop, classified in the
sector as Personal Competences Units (Ex). Overall, there are tenunits, specifying application, execution, equipment installation andrepair, projects and inspections, auditing and areas classification.
During the first stage, the system will certify professionals classified
according to the Personal Competences Unit 1 (Ex-1) – Applicationof the Basic Principles on Explosive Atmospheres. This category is
related to the expertise in equipment operation or process plants oractivities of installation, maintenance and general repairs.
For this purpose, a Qualification Tests Centre (CEQ) is being
structured at ABENDI, where theoretical and practical tests will beadministered. Once approved, the candidate receives a certificate

and the respective identity card, listing such personal expertiseand the process validity, for example three years.
Discussed over three years, this process is the outcome of apartnership between ABENDI and the Brazilian Association for
Explosions Prevention (ABPEX).

ABENDI and SOBRATEMA launch
certification system
The Brazilian Society of Non-Destructive Testing and Inspection(ABENDI) and The Brazilian Association of Technology andConstruction (SOBRATEMA) are together launching the Certificationof Professionals Involved with Planning and Implementation of
Rigging’s Plan. Antônio Luis Aulicino, ABENDI’s Institutional Relations
Manager, commented: “The certification is an advantage for certified
professionals and stresses their commitment with the compliance ofthe established rules and with quality and safety standards. As forcompanies, the certification provides competitiveness gains with the
improvement of services rendered, decrease of rework and accident
reduction, that is, losses and damage of equipment and cargo andoperators’ medical leave, as well as the reduction of insurance costs.”
The new certification system encompasses three levels:l Professional Level 1 (Signaller-Moorer): Expertise in cargo
fastening, signalling and movement, and employing hoisting
equipment (according to the rigging plan), under thesupervision of a Level 2 or 3;l Professional Level 2: Interpreting and conducting the rigging planfor cargo movement and lifting, as developed by a Level 3;l Professional Level 3: Responsible for drawing-up the
rigging plan and ensuring compliance with standards andspecifications is enforced.

CINDE looks forward to excellent NDT in Canada 2014
Conference after successful 2013 eventFrom start to finish, the NDT in Canada 2013 Conference
was an event to remember. On behalf of the Conference
Organising Committee, we would like to extend our heartfelt

gratitude to all who participated in the NDT in Canada 2013
Conference and made it such a memorable event. There werea record number of exhibitors and sponsors who participated in
the conference, as well as a number of notable researchers andkeynote presentations.
2014 will also see the 5th International CANDU In-Service
Inspection Workshop, held in conjunction with the NDT in
Canada 2014 Conference. The Conference will be held in Toronto,
Ontario, Canada, from 16-19 June 2014. For further information,
visit http://events.cinde.ca
32nd Brazilian National Conference on NDT and Inspection
and 18th International Conference on Integrity Evaluation andLife Extension of Industrial Equipment

CONAEND & IEV
18-21 August 2014, São Paulo, Brazil
Organised by the Brazilian Society for NDT (ABENDI) and themultinational Program for Integrity and Life Extensionof Industrial Equipment (PROMAI)‘Men in hats’: NDT in Canada 2013 Conference Co-Chairs Christian
Boller (left), David Craig (centre) and George Akhras

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Month

Date

Venue

10-12

Manchester
UK

11-13

MadridSpain

11th International Conference on NonDestructive Investigations and Microanalysis
for the Diagnostics and Conservation ofCultural and Environmental Heritage – art ’14

8-11

NantesFrance7th European Workshop on Structural
Health Monitoringworkshop-registration@ewshm2014.com /contact@ewshm2014.com
www.ewshm2014.com

20-25

Boise, Idaho
USA

41st Review of Progress in Quantitative
Nondestructive Evaluation Conference(QNDE)

kallsen@iastate.edu

18-21

São Paulo
BrazilCONAEND and IEV – 32nd Brazilian
National Conference on NDT and
Inspection and 18th International
Conference on Integrity Evaluation and Life
Extension of Industrial Equipment

3-5

DresdenGermany

31st European Conference on Acoustic
Emission Testing

9-11

ManchesterUK

53rd Annual British Conference on NDT –NDT 2014

June
2014

July
2014

August2014

September
2014

Event
Eleventh International Conference on
Condition Monitoring and Machinery
Failure Prevention Technologies

Contact
karen.cambridge@bindt.org /amy.cooke@bindt.org
www.bindt.org

informacion@aend.org
www.aend.org

eventos@abendi.org.br
www.abendieventos.org.br/conaend_iev

de@dgzfp.de
www.ewgae2014.com
karen.cambridge@bindt.org /amy.cooke@bindt.org
www.bindt.org

6-10

Prague11th European Conference on NDTCzech Republic (ECNDT 2014)

ecndt2014@guarant.cz
www.ecndt2014.com

27-30

Charleston,South Carolina
USA

ASNT Annual Conference 2014conferences@asnt.org
www.asnt.org

November
2014

23-26

Queensland
Australia

2014 AINDT Conference & Trade
Exhibitionwww.aindt.com.au

December2014

1-5

ViennaAustriaInternational Conference on Occupational
Radiation Protection: Enhancing theProtection of Workers

May
2015

10-15

Metz
FranceInternational Congress on Ultrasonics

June
2016

13-17

MunichGermany

19th World Conference on NDT(19th WCNDT)

October
2014

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m.khaelss@iaea.org
http://www-pub.iaea.org/iaeameetings/
46139/orpconf2014
2015-icu-metz@me.gatech.edu
http://2015-icu-metz.gatech.edu

www.wcndt2016.com

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