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2025 Agenda & Presentations

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 - 2:00 pm | Oak 1

Registration

10:00 am - 5:30 pm | Magnolia Prefunction

NDT Network Meeting

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Oak 3

Exhibit Hall Setup

11:00 am - 5:00 pm | Magnolia Ballroom

NDE Labs Quality Inspection Facility Kick-Off Tour

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Lobby

Reception

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Magnolia Ballroom

Registration

8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Magnolia Prefunction

Exhibit Hall Opens

8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Magnolia Ballroom

Welcome Breakfast

8:00 am - 9:00 am | Magnolia Ballroom

Introductions / Opening Remarks

9:00 am - 9:10 am | Cypress Ballroom
Speaker Info
John Bohler View Bio >>

Opening Keynote

9:10 am - 9:40 am | Cypress Ballroom
Speaker Info
Robert Ireland View Bio >>

Nondestructive Testing Reference Standards, an Airline/MRO Perspective

9:40 am - 10:10 am | Cypress Ballroom
Speaker Info
Alex Melton View Bio >>

Refreshment Break

10:10 am - 11:00 am | Magnolia Ballroom

PANEL: Skill Development and Advancement of NDT Inspectors: All-Level Discussion

11:00 am - 11:45 am | Cypress Ballroom

NDT inspectors progress through three designated levels based on years of experience and training. As NDT inspection is a niche skill, there have been difficulties in succession planning and placement for eminent vacancies. The panel discussion will include inspectors at various levels to share their matriculation experiences, inspiration, coaching and challenges and related factors associated with their journey.

Lunch

11:45 am - 12:45 pm | Cedar/Oak Room

The Effect of On-Aircraft Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics (CFRP) Inspection Method on Total Repair Time in an In-Service Setting

12:45 pm - 1:15 pm | Cypress Ballroom

UTPA Hockey Stick Inspection

1:15 pm - 1:45 pm | Cypress Ballroom

A4A/SAE Nondestructive Testing Innovation Award Presentation

2:30 pm - 2:40 pm | Cypress Ballroom

Refreshment Break

2:25 pm - 3:15 pm | Magnolia Ballroom

Does 'Visual Inspection' and 'SHM' Belong in NDT?

3:15 pm - 3:45 pm | Cypress Ballroom
Speaker Info
David Piotrowski View Bio >>

CFM LEAP - High Pressure Turbine Module Level PAUT Inspection of LLPs

3:45 pm - 4:15 pm | Cypress Ballroom

Update on CVM Usage to Improve Aircraft Maintenance Programs

4:15 pm - 4:45 pm | Cypress Ballroom
Speaker Info
Dennis Roach, Ph.D. View Bio >>

B717 Use of X-ray on Lower Wing Skin Cracks

4:45 pm - 5:15 pm | Cypress Ballroom

Hospitality Suites Open

6:00 pm

Registration

8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Magnolia Prefunction

Exhibit Hall Opens

8:00 am - 3:30 pm | Magnolia Ballroom

Welcome Breakfast

8:00 am - 9:00 am | Magnolia Ballroom

GE Aerospace T700 / CT7 Torque Tube Braze Ultrasonic Phased Array Field Application

9:00 am - 9:30 am | Cypress Ballroom
Speaker Info
Landon Meggison View Bio >>

Depth-Encoded Eddy Current Bolt Hole Inspection for Multi-layer Aircraft Structures

9:30 am - 10:00 am | Cypress Ballroom

Refreshment Break

10:00 am - 10:45 am | Magnolia Ballroom

sUAS Update on GVI and Lighting Strike Inspection Update

10:45 am - 11:15 am | Cypress Ballroom

Measuring Operational Excellence and ROI with UT Grid Inspection Tools

11:15 am - 11:45 am | Cypress Ballroom
Speaker Info
Kevin Tang View Bio >>

Lunch

11:45 am - 12:45 pm | Cedar/Oak Room

Airline/MRO Perspective on NDT

12:45 pm - 1:15 pm | Cypress Ballroom
Speaker Info
Alex Melton View Bio >>

Novel Method of Reference-Free Residual Stress Measurement Around Cold Expanded Holes Utilizing Time-Of-Flight and Amplitude Parameters of Ultrasonic Waves

1:15 pm - 1:45 pm | Cypress Ballroom

An Advanced Ultrasonic Spectroscopy Solution: Composite Damage Detection in Multi-Layered Materials

1:45 pm - 2:15 pm
Speaker Info
Janelle Chambers View Bio >>

Refreshment Break

2:15 pm - 2:45 pm | Magnolia Ballroom

Advanced Defect Detection and Classification in Sandwich Composite Structures Using Statistical and Al-Driven Techniques

2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Speaker Info
Joshua Aigbostsue View Bio >>

B737 Pickle Fork PZT Detection

3:15 pm - 3:45 pm

Testia SHM Cadet Academy - Overview on the Harmonization of Education of SHM Specialists and Sensor Installers

3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Speaker Info
Holger Speckmann View Bio >>

Traditional Aircraft Ultrasonic inspection versus Phased Array – How Phased Array Techniques Improve Inspection Reliability and Reduce Program Costs

4:15 pm - 4:45 pm

Exhibitor Passport Prize Drawing

4:45 pm - 4:55 pm | Cypress Ballroom

Registration

8:00 pm - 11:00 am | Magnolia Prefuction

Continental Breakfast

8:00 am - 9:00 am | Cypress Prefuction

Pylon Reinforcement Plate X-ray

9:00 am - 9:30 am | Cypress Ballroom

ROTOTEST to ELOTEST M6: MR6/4 Rotor for Advanced Bolt Hole Inspection with Layer Detection

9:30 am - 10:00 am | Cypress Ballroom
Speaker Info
Dietmar Griem View Bio >>

SAE Committee K Report

10:00 am - 10:10 am

Refreshment Break

10:10 am - 10:40 am | Cypress Prefuction
Speaker Info
John Bohler View Bio >>

NAS410 REV 6: Development and Publication Timeline

10:40 am - 11:10 am | Cypress Ballroom

Innovation in Aerospace Eddy Current NDT

11:10 am - 11:40 am | Cypress Ballroom

Cross-Atlantic NDT Qualification: Today’s Practices, Tomorrow’s Challenges

11:40 am - 12:10 am

Wrap Up and Grand Prize Drawing

12:10 pm - 12:25 pm | Cypress Ballroom

ASNT
CERTIFICATION

ASNT CERTIFICATION

Recertification points are required to apply for renewal of ASNT Level III certification. Attendance at any of the NDT Forum technical sessions/presentations earn ASNT Level III recertification points at the rate of one point per three contact hours under the 25-point system. Each NDT-related technical session/presentation attended will require a signature from the session chair or session monitor to qualify for points.

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