The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT)

NDT 2026 Conference: Register today!
Register today for the 63rd Annual Conference of the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT 2026), taking place from Tuesday 8 to Thursday 10 September 2026 at The International Centre, Telford, UK.

RCNDE will stage its fourth international ‘RCNDE Showcase’ event at NDT 2026. The showcase will comprise a range of presentations in Session A, running continuously throughout the conference

Take advantage of the early registration discount available until Friday 31 July 2026. Further discounts are available for members, presenting authors, poster presenters and session chairs. Find out more at: https://www.bindt.org/events-and-awards/ndt-2026/

To maximise opportunities in the UK NDT industry over the next decade, its evolution is crucial. Industry experts’ experience and insights are invaluable, so we invite you to participate in a new survey.

This survey seeks input from industry, researchers and stakeholders on how NDT might evolve over the next five to ten years. We’re particularly interested in current practices, influencing factors and the opportunities, challenges and capabilities shaping the coming decade.

Your insights will help forge a collective understanding of NDT’s future and its ongoing role in driving UK industrial competitiveness, fostering innovation and creating high-quality jobs.

To participate, visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RQM3BW5

The presentation ‘Optical gas imaging’ was presented by Mark Murray, Inspectahire Instrument Co Ltd, UK, as part of BINDT’s Infrared Thermography Webinar: ‘How we apply thermography in the real world’, which was held on 26 November 2025.

Watch the presentation here: https://youtu.be/kgMcysmH-ZA?si=HV7v8qz5wUpoiUsH

The Benevolent Fund is devoted to helping to those in need within the NDT and CM community. If you’re a member of BINDT, take the opportunity to support the Fund and help us to help others.
Find out more at: www.bindt.org/membership/for-individuals/benevolent-fund/

It’s the final day of ECNDT 2026, held in Verona, Italy, from 15-19 June 2026. Please drop by and visit BINDT at Stand ‘M’, Pavilion 11, to learn how we can help you achieve your NDT goals.

For more information about the ECNDT 2026 Conference visit: https://www.ecndt2026.org/

The presentation ‘The use of thermography to enhance energy performance surveys of buildings’ was presented by John Magna, Infrared Training Ltd, UK, as part of BINDT’s Infrared Thermography Webinar: ‘How we apply thermography in the real world’, which was held on 26 November 2025.

Watch the presentation here: https://youtu.be/p42UfRZ5wHM?si=TC82QkC2v9O1Si6D

The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) has announced an important update under PCN24, introducing a new Dual Certification option for Level 1 and Level 2 candidates within the MT, PT and VT methods.

This development provides greater flexibility for NDT professionals by allowing certification for single-sector, dual-sector and multi-sector across product sectors within a single qualification pathway.

The applicable product sectors are as follows and are as have always been addressed by the PCN scheme:
• Welds (w)
• Castings (c)
• Forgings/Wrought products (f/wp).

Candidates now have the following options:
1. Single-sector: any one of the product sectors listed above.
2. Dual-sector: any two of the product sectors listed above.
3. Multi-sector: all three of the product sectors listed above.

The introduction of dual certification demonstrates BINDT/PCN’s continued commitment to modernising certification pathways and supporting industry needs.

To view the full update, visit: https://www.bindt.org/Certification/pcn-news/

Are you looking for a role within NDT/CM? Advance your engineering career by viewing the latest job vacancies at: www.bindt.org/careers/job-vacancies/

The presentation ‘Affordable online thermography’ was presented by David Manning-Ohren, ERIKS Industrial Services Ltd, UK, as part of BINDT’s Infrared Thermography Webinar: ‘How we apply thermography in the real world’, which was held on 26 November 2025.

Watch the presentation here: https://youtu.be/ncZfxH9hvp4?si=LR7v6_i4mk5K5C33

The presentation ‘Energised electrical testing: is infrared thermography enough?’ was presented by Joseph DeMonte, T5 Data Centers, USA, as part of BINDT’s Infrared Thermography Webinar: ‘How we apply thermography in the real world’, which was held on 26 November 2025.

Watch the presentation here: https://youtu.be/ctEOESA6400?si=QK1leVe51-9Lh2qy