Douglas Marshall, Vice President of the International Committee for Non-Destructive Testing (ICNDT), gave an insider’s view of the industry’s trajectory and future during an interview with the Inspenet team at the 8th Pan American NDT Conference (PANNDT 2025).PANNDT 2025), held in Canada.
Marshall recalled the origins of the Pan-American entity (founded in 1998 at the initiative of instructor Peter Brady and hosted by Canada) whose objective was to unite non-destructive testing (NDT) professionals from North America, Latin America and the Caribbean.
We went from just 20 exhibitors to more than 100, with between 600 and 800 attendees expected this year.
he stressed.
The influence of AI on NDT
The executive described the technological transformation that has taken place in almost three decades: from analog equipment and manual measurements to digital systems, advanced robotics and analysis using artificial intelligence. artificial intelligence.
Today everything is recorded, scanned and retained; we have reduced the margin of error and increased security.
he said.
In his specialty, ultrasound, he emphasized the deployment of phased array techniques. phased array techniques that allow multi-axial scans without damaging the inspected parts.
Regarding the rise of AI, Marshall called it a “critical ally” as long as rigorous protocols are followed.
As long as proper procedures are followed, IA is a great way to go for the safety of the world.
The Vice President of ICNDT concluded by praising the Canadian organizers and encouraging greater participation of Latin American companies in future events, confident that the new generation of professionals is ready to drive the sector forward.
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