2023 Agenda
A4A NDT Forum
September 18 - 21, 2023
Speakers
2023 Agenda
Our engaging lineup of speakers will discuss current trends, issues and successes in NDT methodologies.
SAE AMS K Meeting - Nondestructive Methods and Processes Committee
8:00 am | Aspen AExhibit Hall Setup
11:00 am - 5:00 pm | Crestone BallroomRegistration Opens
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Crestone FoyerNDT Network Meeting
3:00 pm | Aspen BReception
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Crestone Ballroom
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Bar hosted by:
Registration
8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Crestone FoyerExhibit Hall Opens
8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Crestone Ballroom2023 NDT Forum Opening Session Introductions / Opening Remarks
9:00 am - 9:15 amSpeaker Info
Jason Meade
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Refreshment Break
10:00 am - 10:40 am | Crestone Ballroom
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Panel Discussion - Perspectives from the Chief Inspector on NDT
10:40 am - 11:40 am“The Perspective from the Chief Inspector on NDT” will include the viewpoints of three large Part 121 Chief Inspectors on a wide range of topics — value, technology, compliance, workforce and successes/challenges.
Speaker Info
A Look at the Future NDT Inspector – Training, AI, & More
11:40 am - 12:10 pmSpeaker Info
David Piotrowski
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Lunch
12:10 pm - 1:10 pm | Elements Restaurant
Sponsored by Delta TechOps
Dessert and Coffee
1:10 pm - 1:30 pm | Crestone Ballroom
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Structural Health Monitoring Application on Chemical Mill Line Cracking
1:30 pm - 2:00 pmSpeaker Info
Danielle Stephens
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The NDI Program at the National Institute for Aviation Research and Progress to Reestablish the Airworthiness Assurance NDI Validation Center (AANC)
2:00 pm - 2:30 pmSpeaker Info
Steven Lee
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Paul Swindell
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Eddy Current Array (ECA)-Enabled Inspection of Orbital Welds and Jet Engine Components
2:30 pm - 3:00 pmSpeaker Info
Mathieu Bouchard
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Refreshment Break - Exhibit Hall
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Crestone Ballroom
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GE Aerospace | 360 Inspection System
3:30 pm - 4:00 pmSpeaker Info
Nadia Steer
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Adam Mallion
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Improved NDT Surface Inspection Efficiency and Deliverables with NDI Tracker for Mobile C-Scan Generation
4:00 pm - 4:30 pmSpeaker Info
Kevin Tang
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UV Background Illumination in Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI) and Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) – How to Securely Enhance the All-Over Process Performance.
4:30 pm - 5:00 pmSpeaker Info
Marc Breit
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Hospitality Suites Open
6:00 pm | SilvertonRegistration
8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Crestone FoyerExhibit Hall Opens
8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Crestone BallroomHuman / Automation Collaboration in Aviation NDT
9:10 am - 9:40 amSpeaker Info
Colin Drury
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Catherine Drury Barnes
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Use of Small Unmanned Air Vehicles (Drones) to Enhance Aircraft Structural Integrity Programs
9:40 am - 10:10 amSpeaker Info
Walt Jarecki
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Refreshment Break
10:10 am - 10:55 am | Crestone Ballroom
Coffee sponsored by:
Food sponsored by:
Incorporating Autonomous Drones with Assisted Defect Recognition into Airline Maintenance Programs
10:55 am - 11:25 amSpeaker Info
Emma Galarza
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Supporting NDT Tasks with B1 Mechanics
11:25 am - 11:55 amSpeaker Info
Holger Speckmann
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Lunch
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Elements Restaurant
Co-Sponsored by:
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Dessert and Coffee
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Crestone Ballroom
Co-Sponsored by:
Co-Sponsored by:
Panel Discussion - Forward Looking NDT Training Standards: ATA 105, AC 65-31B…
1:30 pm - 2:30 pmAn overview of current NDT training standards/guidance in the context of emerging technologies and their impact
Speaker Info
David Piotrowski
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Jason Meade
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David Hoyng
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Alex Melton
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New Technology Alternative to UT Grid Mapping
2:30 pm - 3:00 pmSpeaker Info
Carlos Puig
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First Regulatory Approval of Structural Health Monitoring
3:00 pm - 3:30 pmSpeaker Info
Trevor Lynch-Staunton
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A4A/SAE Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Innovation Award
3:30 pm - 3:45 pmSpeaker Info
Robert Ireland
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Refreshment Break - Exhibit Hall
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm | Crestone Ballroom
Drinks sponsored by:
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Reducing Maintenance Burden Through Inspection Automation Using AI-powered Borescope Technology
4:15 pm - 4:45 pmSpeaker Info
Jeff Webster
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Preparing NDE for Future Capabilities Rolls Royce
4:45 pm - 5:15 pmSpeaker Info
Peter Wood
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Passport Winner Announced
5:15 pm - 5:30 pmRegistration
8:00 am - 12:00 pm | Crestone FoyerTargeting Inspection Methods Using Eddy Current Technologies
9:10 am - 9:40 amSpeaker Info
James Bittner
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Addressing Aerospace In-Service Damage Inspection with Versatile 3D Scanning Solutions
9:50 am - 10:20 amSpeaker Info
Mike Walsh
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Refreshment Break
10:20 am - 10:50 am | Crestone Foyer
Coffee sponsored by:
Next-Generation Instrument Technology Designed Around NDE 4.0 Concepts
10:50 am - 11:20 amSpeaker Info
François Mainguy
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Wrap Up & Grand Prize Drawing
11:20 am - 11:35 am
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