the coming months, with applications
opening soon. This initiative is expected
to enhance training credibility and bring
consistency to the NDT industry. To
date, Lang said that they have received
more than a hundred inquires on the
accreditation and how to go about
obtaining it, indicating a high interest
within the NDT community.
EXPANDING ASNT’S
GLOBAL REACH
Since its establishment in 2023,
ASNT India Pvt. Ltd., an entity of ASNT
Inc., has been expanding its influence
by offering certification exams, training
programs, webinars, and industry events.
ASNT Certification Services has an
agreement with ASNT India to admin-
ister exams, reinforcing the organization’s
presence in the region.
“ASNT India has been a fantastic addi-
tion to our global strategy. It’s allowing
us to directly engage with professionals
in the region, making certification more
accessible and efficient,” Lang noted.
Building on this momentum, ASNT is
collaborating with AWS to open a second
facility in India. This expansion aims to
provide direct access to industry profes-
sionals, reducing reliance on US-based
assessments and strengthening ASNT’s
global standing.
THE FUTURE OF NDT
CERTIFICATION
Looking ahead, Lang identified tech-
nological advancements as both a
challenge and an opportunity for NDT
certification. Innovations in artificial intel-
ligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), and
virtual reality (VR) are revolutionizing
the industry but pose difficulties when
applied to a certification framework
developed over 50 years ago.
“We’re at a critical point where we
need to reassess how we evaluate
competency. AI and AR are changing the
game, and we must adapt our certifica-
tion methods to reflect these advance-
ments,” Lang said.
ASNT is actively exploring ways to
modernize competency assessment.
Lang emphasized that the traditional
Level I, II, and III certification model
may need to evolve to accommo-
date emerging technologies and new
methodologies. ASNT is committed to
collaborating with industry stakeholders
to develop a future-ready certification
system that ensures continued excellence
in NDT.
“I think in the future we will be evolving
into a different type of certification
system, in which we assess individuals on
their competency for NDT,” said Lang.
CONCLUSION
ASNT Certification Services LLC is
making significant strides in enhancing
certification programs, standardizing
training, expanding global reach, and
adapting to technological advance-
ments. “The challenges we face today
are exciting because they push us to
innovate and improve,” said Lang. “ASNT
is dedicated to ensuring that certifica-
tion evolves with the industry, and I look
forward to seeing how we shape the
future of NDT.”
Paul Lang is ASNT Chief Global Strategy
Officer and Executive Director of ASNT
Certification Services LLC.
SOCIETYNEWS
|
SCOPE
NDT CERTIFICATION WITH
AND INNOVATION
Since its
establishment in
2023, ASNT India
Pvt. Ltd. has offered
certification exams,
training programs,
webinars, and
industry events.
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opening soon. This initiative is expected
to enhance training credibility and bring
consistency to the NDT industry. To
date, Lang said that they have received
more than a hundred inquires on the
accreditation and how to go about
obtaining it, indicating a high interest
within the NDT community.
EXPANDING ASNT’S
GLOBAL REACH
Since its establishment in 2023,
ASNT India Pvt. Ltd., an entity of ASNT
Inc., has been expanding its influence
by offering certification exams, training
programs, webinars, and industry events.
ASNT Certification Services has an
agreement with ASNT India to admin-
ister exams, reinforcing the organization’s
presence in the region.
“ASNT India has been a fantastic addi-
tion to our global strategy. It’s allowing
us to directly engage with professionals
in the region, making certification more
accessible and efficient,” Lang noted.
Building on this momentum, ASNT is
collaborating with AWS to open a second
facility in India. This expansion aims to
provide direct access to industry profes-
sionals, reducing reliance on US-based
assessments and strengthening ASNT’s
global standing.
THE FUTURE OF NDT
CERTIFICATION
Looking ahead, Lang identified tech-
nological advancements as both a
challenge and an opportunity for NDT
certification. Innovations in artificial intel-
ligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), and
virtual reality (VR) are revolutionizing
the industry but pose difficulties when
applied to a certification framework
developed over 50 years ago.
“We’re at a critical point where we
need to reassess how we evaluate
competency. AI and AR are changing the
game, and we must adapt our certifica-
tion methods to reflect these advance-
ments,” Lang said.
ASNT is actively exploring ways to
modernize competency assessment.
Lang emphasized that the traditional
Level I, II, and III certification model
may need to evolve to accommo-
date emerging technologies and new
methodologies. ASNT is committed to
collaborating with industry stakeholders
to develop a future-ready certification
system that ensures continued excellence
in NDT.
“I think in the future we will be evolving
into a different type of certification
system, in which we assess individuals on
their competency for NDT,” said Lang.
CONCLUSION
ASNT Certification Services LLC is
making significant strides in enhancing
certification programs, standardizing
training, expanding global reach, and
adapting to technological advance-
ments. “The challenges we face today
are exciting because they push us to
innovate and improve,” said Lang. “ASNT
is dedicated to ensuring that certifica-
tion evolves with the industry, and I look
forward to seeing how we shape the
future of NDT.”
Paul Lang is ASNT Chief Global Strategy
Officer and Executive Director of ASNT
Certification Services LLC.
SOCIETYNEWS
|
SCOPE
NDT CERTIFICATION WITH
AND INNOVATION
Since its
establishment in
2023, ASNT India
Pvt. Ltd. has offered
certification exams,
training programs,
webinars, and
industry events.
A P R I L 2 0 2 5 • M AT E R I A L S E V A L U AT I O N 79
