Testing and quality control must keep pace as materials science and construction grow in complexity. Tremendous advances in digital technology now allow us to apply cutting edge nondestructive testing (NDT) tools and methods to detect flaws and defects in materials before they cause building delays or public harm. These technical advances also mean that inspection practices have gotten more sophisticated and require higher levels of expertise and training.
The NDT industry is poised to meet this challenge with a growing number of specialized certification programs that will standardize inspection practices across an array of industries.