JOBS OF TOMORROW
DOCUSERIES
The world of work is changing as
technology reshapes industries at an
unprecedented pace. ASNT is excited
to be featured in a new docuseries
that highlights innovative careers
shaping the future workforce. Jobs
of Tomorrow: A Docuseries on the
Future of NDT Careers is a six-episode
series that explores the role of nonde-
structive testing (NDT) in transforming
industries and creating new career
opportunities.
This season focuses on how NDT is
revolutionizing safety and technology,
showcasing the exciting prospects in
an industry where innovation meets
purpose. Each episode features the
impact of NDT across various sectors.
These videos are available on ASNT’s
website and on the YouTube channel
ASNT Info.
YOUTUBE.COM/ASNTINFO
REPORT ON HOW
RESEARCHERS USE AI
As artificial intelligence increasingly
impacts the publishing industry,
publisher Wiley sought to understand
how researchers are using AI now and
how they might in the future. They
surveyed nearly 5000 researchers
worldwide, focusing on specific use
cases to gather practical insights and
explore the potential role of schol-
arly publishers in an AI-enhanced
future. The results are available in
ExplanAItions, a free, downloadable
report.
WILEY.COM
EBOOK ON MACHINE
VISION PROTOCOLS
Machine vision is quickly revolution-
izing industries by enabling systems to
process, interpret, and respond to visual
data with remarkable precision and
speed. As automation, robotics, and AI
continue to shape modern industries,
machine vision is becoming an essential
technology in sectors like manufacturing,
healthcare, automotive, and security and
defense. As applications grow increas-
ingly complex, there is a rising need for
advanced protocols that can manage
high-speed data transfer, real-time
processing, and seamless interoperability
across devices.
Pleora Technologies has released
an ebook, Emerging Protocols in
Machine Vision, that examines nine
cutting-edge protocols and technologies
that are driving the future of imaging
systems. These protocols, including
RoCEv2, Thunderbolt, and PCIe, tackle
challenges such as latency, bandwidth,
and scalability. By enhancing machine
vision’s performance and flexibility,
they help enable smarter, faster, and
more integrated systems. The ebook
delves into the technical features, real-
world uses, and potential challenges
of each protocol, providing valuable
insights for engineers, developers, and
decision-makers.
HTTPS://GO.PLEORA.COM/EBOOK
-9PROTOCOLS-QUALITY
CORROSION TESTING
PODCASTS
In the sixth and seventh episodes of
Season 2 of Corrosion Chronicles,
co-hosts Heather Allain and Marc Cook
discuss creep in the context of chem-
ical facilities with Arun Sreeranganathan,
principal at Stress Engineering Services,
and failure analysis and incident
response with Gary Whittaker, a retired
Engineering Fellow from Eastman
Chemical and MTI (Materials Technology
Institute) Fellow.
In Episode 6, Sreeranganathan defines
what creep is and chats with the hosts
about creep in plastics, contrasting creep
with stress relief cracking (SRC), how
creep data is developed, how ASME
code handles the subject, and methods
for determining remaining life from
creep.
In Episode 7, Whittaker recounts some
past failures in which he was involved in
failure analysis, including an API storage
tank that leaked and contaminated a
nearby river, and some alloy piping that
had endured stress cracking.
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NEWMEDIA
We want to hear from you! Has your
organization published a new book, video,
podcast, or other form of media related to
NDT? Submit a writeup along with a high-res
image to press@asnt.org for a chance to be
featured in our New Media section!
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ISO 16826 (2025): NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING —
ULTRASONIC TESTING — TESTING FOR
DISCONTINUITIES PERPENDICULAR TO THE SURFACE
The latest edition of ISO 16826 (2025),
published in March 2025 by the ISO/
TC 135/SC 3 committee, establishes a
structured framework for the tandem
technique and the longitudinal-
longitudinal-transverse wave (LLT) tech-
nique in ultrasonic testing. Designed
to enhance the detection of planar
discontinuities perpendicular or nearly
perpendicular to a material’s surface, this
standard refines nondestructive testing
(NDT) methodologies for improved flaw
characterization in critical applications.
Planar discontinuities, such as lack of
fusion in welded joints, fatigue cracks,
or delaminations in multilayer structures,
pose significant risks to structural integ-
rity, as they can serve as initiation points
for catastrophic failure under mechanical
stress. Detecting these defects is partic-
ularly important in industries where load-
bearing components and safety-critical
structures must meet stringent reliability
standards. For example, in aerospace
applications, pi-joint connections used
in aircraft fuselage assemblies rely on
flawless bonding, as any embedded
cracks could compromise airframe
strength. Similarly, in oil and gas pipe-
lines, perpendicular discontinuities in
girth welds could lead to stress corro-
sion cracking, increasing the risk of
leaks or ruptures under high-pressure
conditions. These discontinuities are also
critical concerns in nuclear power plant
components, shipbuilding, and heavy
industrial machinery, where failure could
have severe safety and environmental
consequences.
ISO 16826 (2025) provides specific
guidelines for inspecting metallic mate-
rials with thicknesses between 40 mm
and 500 mm, ensuring consistent
detection and evaluation of embedded
defects. While primarily developed
for industrial metallic components, the
standard allows for its application to
other materials and smaller thicknesses,
provided specialized testing proce-
dures are followed. The inclusion of
phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT)
as a complement to tandem and LLT
techniques further enhances defect
detection and evaluation capabilities,
though additional verification steps may
be necessary.
By incorporating the principles
outlined in ISO 16810, this standard
strengthens quality control, structural
integrity assessment, and safety assur-
ance across industries such as oil and
gas, power generation, aerospace,
and heavy manufacturing. It ensures
that ultrasonic inspections maintain a
high degree of accuracy, particularly in
detecting internal planar defects that
might be missed by conventional testing
methods.
ISO 16826 (2025) underscores the
evolving landscape of ultrasonic testing,
offering a precise, standardized, and
adaptable approach for industries
that demand superior reliability in flaw
detection. As a key resource for NDT
professionals, this standard supports the
continued advancement of ultrasonic
inspection technology, enabling safer
and more efficient asset management
worldwide.
STANDARDS EDITOR
Hossein Taheri, PhD: Georgia
Southern University, Statesboro, GA
htaheri@georgiasouthern.edu
IN DEVELOPMENT
The following section provides a summary of new standards, drafts, and revisions that may be of interest to the nondestructive testing and evaluation
(NDT/E) community. This summary is provided in Materials Evaluation on a quarterly basis in January, April, July, and October. For the latest information,
please visit the website of the standards provider.
PROJECT INITIATION
ANSI procedures require notification by ANSI-
accredited standards developers of the initiation
and scope of activities expected to result in
new or revised American National Standards.
The following is a list of proposed actions and
new standards that have been received recently
from accredited standards developers. To view
information about additional standards for
which a project initiation notification has been
submitted, and to search approved American
National Standards, please visit ansi.org, which
is a database of standards information. Note that
this database is not exhaustive.
Ñ BSR S2.1/ISO 2041-202x, Mechanical
Vibration, Shock, and Condition Monitoring
Vocabulary. This is an identical national
adoption of ISO 2041:2018 and revision of
ANSI/ASA S2.1-2009 (R2020), ISO 2041-2009
(R2020). It contains a collection of terms, expres-
sions, definitions unique to the specialized areas
of mechanical vibration, shock, and condition
monitoring, and gives specific recommen-
dations for use in national and international
standards pertaining to those areas.
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