From Houston, Texas during the ASNT 2023 annual conference, Richard Blaser from Inspenet had the pleasure of interviewing David Kaskie, Vice President Products & Systems Division of Mistras Group, who shared his enthusiasm for the event’s presence in Houston and the opportunity to connect with customers, suppliers and industry professionals following the impact of COVID-19.
Innovation and Differentiation
When asked about the differences between the conference in Houston and the previous one in Nashville, David highlighted the presence of customers from the oil and gas sector, given the advantageous geographic location of Texas. This situation allows easier access for visitors wishing to interact with the Mistras Group team and learn about its products.
Technology at the Service of Inspection
In the interview, a range of innovative products was mentioned, including drones for ultrasonic thickness measurements at high altitudes, which allows for reduced costs and faster inspections. In addition, an automated tracker for radiographic testing that can detect corrosion under insulation was highlighted, offering significant savings to customers.
Futuristic Vision
David shared his vision for the future of the conference, emphasizing increasing digitization and the importance of digital connectivity in the nondestructive testing industry. He touched on the concept of “NDT 4.0” and how the company is at the forefront of this technological transformation.
Global Asset Protection
The company’s mission is to be the single source for asset protection worldwide. They seek to achieve this by providing technology solutions in the field of non-destructive testing and asset integrity monitoring.
Unity in the Community
David highlighted the unity of the community at ASNT and how Mistras Group has remained focused on its mission despite the diversity and competition in the industry. In addition, he highlighted the positive impact of drone technology and composite pressure vessel overlay (COPD) monitoring on the industry.
His Future at ASNT
David shared his enthusiasm for drone technology and the methodology for testing the integrity of COPD tanks used to transport gases such as hydrogen. He concluded by expressing his optimism about the future of ASNT and the continuing evolution of technology in the field of non-destructive testing.
The website: https://www.mistrasgroup.com/
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