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Materials Evaluation Issue

March 2026 — Volume 84, Issue 3

The March 2026 issue of Materials Evaluation—our annual Women in NDT issue—explores diagnosing and fixing “the leaky pipe” to build a stronger, more sustainable NDT talent pipeline.

This issue also features:

  • Leak testing essentials—from design-stage planning through field-proven techniques

  • Research on low-frequency resonant vibration to assess lithium-ion battery health and detect hidden internal damage

  • Plus: NDE Outlook on the digital NDE ecosystem and skills/trust/technology outlook, updates from the WIN Council, and 2025 Economic Impact of NDT report from the ASNT Foundation

Topical Conferences for 2026

Preview of ASNT’s 2026 topical conferences in Honolulu, Savannah, and Salt Lake City.

Opening the Vault: A Method for Compiling an Accurate X-Ray Technique Chart (1943)

A 1943 reprint from the ME Vault on standardizing radiographic technique charts for production work.

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ASNT Announces New Global Advisory Board to Strengthen International Insight and Strategy

ASNT announced the formation of a new Global Advisory Board (GAB). Approved by the ASNT Board of Directors, the GAB is designed to provide structured international insight and strategic guidance to support the evolving needs of the global NDT community.

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ASNT, ASTM International, and AWS Unite for NDT Week 2026: “Together, We Set the Standard”

More than 150 industry leaders and technical experts from the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), ASTM International, and the American Welding Society (AWS) gathered at AWS headquarters in Miami, Florida, for the first-ever NDT Week 2026. Held 18–23 January, the four-day collaborative event focused on a singular, driving theme: “Together, We Set the Standard.”

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ASNT Convenes Industry Executives at Inaugural Thought Leaders Summit

ASNT recently convened senior executives from across the NDT ecosystem for its inaugural ASNT Thought Leaders Summit, held in Miami, Florida. The invite-only gathering brought together leaders from organizations that use and supply NDT products and services for candid discussions on workforce disruption, artificial intelligence, and economic uncertainty.

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ASNT Launches Council of Fellows to Apply Member Expertise

The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) proudly announces the establishment of the ASNT Council of Fellows, following formal approval by the ASNT Board of Directors.

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