next-generation technologies, unify the
international NDT community, and build
a high-performing organization prepared
for what comes next. Vision 2035 recog-
nizes that the future of NDT will be
shaped by how effectively we collaborate
across borders. As countries modernize
their industrial infrastructure and adopt
advanced inspection technologies, ASNT
is positioning itself not just as a partic-
ipant but as a leader in coordinating
global standards, expanding recogni-
tion of ASNT credentials, and ensuring
inspectors everywhere are equipped for
a rapidly changing world.
LOOKING AHEAD:
PREPARING THE
WORKFORCE OF
THE FUTURE
The demands on NDT professionals
continue to rise: more data, more auto-
mation, new materials, advanced manu-
facturing, and growing expectations for
regulatory compliance and sustainability.
ASNT is committed to meeting these
challenges through:
Ñ Modernized exams and delivery,
including enhanced practical
evaluations
Ñ Expanded certification programs
and a growing global accreditation
footprint
Ñ Stronger international harmonization
efforts
Ñ Updated standards and competency-
based pathways to support the next
generation
Ñ Industry partnerships designed to
improve consistency and elevate
global trust
SCOPE
|
SOCIETYNEWS
At ASNT 2025, President Clyde May, Director Larry Culberton, Chief Global Strategy Officer and Executive Director of ASNT Certification Services
Paul Lang, and Director of Advocacy and Government Relations Garra Liming (l-r) discussed the importance of reshaping personnel certification for
the future NDT workforce.
From left: Dhanraj Ravi, Business Manager,
ASNT India Prakash Gokulanandam, Director &
General Manager, ASNT India ASNT President
Clyde May Debbie Segor, Director of Marketing
and Communications, ASNT and Paul Lang
joined forces with AWS and ASTM to promote
ASNT products and services to the Middle East.
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AN INVITATION TO JOIN
THE TRANSFORMATION
Whether you are an NDT practitioner
seeking to advance your career, an
employer striving for consistency and
excellence in your inspection workforce,
or a regulator or asset owner focused on
ensuring demonstrable competency, I
invite you to be part of this transforma-
tional journey. Explore ASNT’s evolving
standards and certification programs,
join an ASNT standards or certification
committee, and through these activities
learn how they can strengthen your orga-
nization’s mission and help shape the
future of NDT around the world.
Paul Lang is ASNT’s Chief Global Strategy
Officer and Executive Director of ASNT
Certification Services LLC. He can be
reached at plang@asnt.org.
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ASNT and The Inspection Technology and Quality Assurance National Institute (ITQAN) are
partnering to bring ASNT-approved training and education courses along with ASNT certification
programs to KSA’s oil and gas and general industries. From left: Maheer Alrashide, Clients &
Trainees Relations Coordinator, ITQAN Tariq Alamer, Managing Director, ITQAN a visitor to the
facility Paul Lang and ASNT President Clyde May.
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