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About ASNT

ASNT provides the essential elements of international standardization, exceptional innovation, and dedicated service that are the foundation of the nondestructive testing profession.

Together, we’re advancing the field of nondestructive testing—and creating a safer world.

Meet ASNT

When performed with precision and expertise, nondestructive testing (NDT) is largely invisible to the general public. By securing the safety and reliability of the structures and systems that shape our daily lives, NDT professionals ensure trust and confidence across industries, infrastructure, and organizations—often without recognition.

The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) aims for a higher vision: to make nondestructive testing a highly respected professional field recognized globally for its role in creating a safer world.

As the world’s largest technical society for NDT professionals, ASNT promotes and elevates the discipline of NDT as a profession and facilitates NDT research and technology applications.

Through our organization and membership, we provide a forum for the exchange of NDT technical information; NDT educational materials and programs; and standards and services for the qualification and certification of NDT personnel.

ASNT’s Mission: Advance the Field of Nondestructive Testing

NDT touches nearly every facet of modern life. So achieving our mission requires a multidisciplinary approach that benefits our industry, our certificants, and especially our members.

International Standards for Nondestructive Testing

As the leading standardizing organization for NDT, ASNT defines the standards and recommended practices for qualifying and elevating the professionalism of NDT personnel.

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Globally Recognized NDT Certifications

For nearly half a century, ASNT has provided the most recognized credentials for nondestructive testing. Developed and delivered through our nonprofit organization, ASNT Certification Services LLC, our certification and Employer-Based Certification accreditation programs serve as an essential, impartial validation of the competence of NDT personnel.

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Continuing Education for NDT Professionals

ASNT is a central resource and facilitator for education in the nondestructive testing field. We provide educational connections for students and career seekers in NDT and deliver continuing education for NDT professionals through robust, up-to-date courses, live and on-demand training, webinars, certification preparation courses, study materials, and more.

Discover Exceptional Learning Opportunities

Proactive Advocacy

Through positive collaborations with other NDT organizations, media, and government agencies and policy makers, ASNT advocates for the nondestructive testing field and its practitioners. Our advocacy activities aim to advance scientific findings, technical knowledge, and public awareness for our field.

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The Source for NDT Publishing and Research

Through respected, peer-reviewed periodicals, handbooks, guided instruction manuals, reference materials, research papers, and more, ASNT delivers authoritative, advanced resources for NDT professionals, industry stakeholders, researchers, and educators.

Explore The Source

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Fostering Collaboration: ASNT Conferences and Events

ASNT conferences, symposia, and trade exhibitions draw professionals and industry experts from across industries and around the world. Join other NDT leaders in exploring groundbreaking technologies such as AI and advanced imaging, developing emerging theories and best practices, and engaging in rich networking opportunities.

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How We Measure Progress: ASNT’s Strategic Plan

To ensure continuous progress in our mission, ASNT maintains a documented Strategic Plan.

This living document outlines initiatives, provides accountability, measures achievements, and enables adaptability in six core areas:

Building the Future NDT Workforce: ASNT Foundation

Building awareness of the NDT profession is just the beginning of ASNT’s mission. We also actively build the future of our industry through research, scholarship, and workforce development. The nonprofit ASNT Foundation offers educational programs and opportunities for scholarships, grants, and fellowships.

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Leadership and Governance: How We Operate

ASNT is a nonprofit corporation governed by an elected board of directors and national officers. The Society is organized into councils that meet regularly to govern issues related to:

Technical and Education
Research
Section Operations
Engineering
Diversity in NDT
Standards

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Global In Scale, Global In Nature

Regardless of where structures, parts, and systems are located, NDT professionals are there.

ASNT is an international organization that serves NDT professionals from around the world.

Through our ASNT India website, we provide local services, certification, education, and support for our extensive membership base in India.

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Honors and Accolades

Each year, ASNT is proud to recognize exceptional individuals who offer their expertise, insights, and service in diverse and varied ways across the nondestructive testing profession.

We are always open to learning about people who have provided extraordinary contributions to our field. Visit our Awards page to learn the purpose behind each of our awards, see award winners, and submit your own nominations.

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