ASNT

ASNT, the American Society for Nondestructive Testing, is a professional organization dedicated to nondestructive testing (NDT) and related evaluation methods. Its mission is to advance the science, technology, and practical application of NDT to improve safety, reliability, and quality across industries. The organization provides standards development, certification of NDT personnel, education and training, publications, and opportunities for technical networking among practitioners, researchers, and students.

ASNT was established to promote the use of nondestructive testing in industry. It operates through technical committees and councils that develop recommended practices and standards used by NDT professionals worldwide, including widely adopted frameworks for personnel qualification and certification.

Certification programs administered by ASNT grant Levels I, II, and III across multiple methods, such as radiography (RT), ultrasonics (UT), liquid penetrant (PT), magnetic particle (MT), eddy current (ET), and visual testing (VT). Certification typically involves examinations and may require demonstrated experience and continuing education to maintain credentials.

ASNT publishes technical resources, including Materials Evaluation and the NDT Handbook series, and maintains online resources, training courses, webinars, and certification preparation materials. It also hosts events such as the ASNT Annual Conference and regional meetings, providing forums for knowledge exchange and professional development.

Membership includes professionals, educators, students, and corporate sponsors. ASNT supports career resources, standards adoption, and access to publications, aiming to strengthen quality assurance and safety across sectors such as aerospace, energy, manufacturing, construction, and transportation, while fostering international collaboration in nondestructive testing.