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CALL FOR TECHNICAL
RESEARCH PAPERS
AND ARTICLES FOR
2026 THEMED ISSUES
Materials Evaluation invites submissions
spotlighting four priority areas that are
shaping nondestructive testing (NDT/
NDE) across multiple industry sectors:
Ñ NDT for Composites &Additive
Manufacturing
Ñ AI, Robotics, and Digital Imaging for
NDT
Ñ Advanced Ultrasonics (PAUT/TFM/
FMC, Guided Waves, Thickness and
Weld Integrity)
Ñ NDT for Infrastructure (rails, bridges,
pipelines, energy, maritime, civil)
We welcome peer-reviewed research
papers and applications-oriented tech-
nical articles that demonstrate measur-
able progress—new methods, validated
results, deployment lessons, and repro-
ducible workflows.
Submission categories:
Ñ Research Paper (peer-reviewed): up
to 5000 words clear methods, novel
results, and literature review.
Ñ Technical Article/Case Study (edito-
rial review): 2000–3000 words
deployment lessons, ROI, procedure
tuning, and QA.
Ñ NDT Tutorial (editorial review): 1500–
3000 words provides an overview
of NDT fundamentals or a high-level
overview of new or emerging tech-
nologies. Does not require original
findings.
Ñ Review Paper (peer-reviewed):
synthesize and summarize existing
research on a specific topic,
analyzing and evaluating past work
rather than presenting new data,
often identifying trends, gaps, and
future research directions.
Submissions must be noncommercial
and should focus on NDT applications.
How to Submit
Submit manuscripts via ASNT’s submis-
sion portal at https://mc04.manuscript
central.com/me. Submission guidelines
are available on the ASNT website at
asnt.org/standards-publications/
materials-evaluation/submit-to
-materials-evaluation. Questions?
Contact Jill Ross at jross@asnt.org.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS:
ASNT RESEARCH
SYMPOSIUM
The next ASNT Research Symposium
will take place 20–24 July 2026 in Salt
Lake City, Utah. Make plans now to
participate in the premier forum for the
exchange of advances in nondestructive
evaluation (NDE).
The theme for the symposium,
“Collaboration,“ highlights the power of
working across boundaries to advance
the science and practice of NDE. The
future of NDE depends on meaningful
partnerships—among researchers, practi-
tioners, and professionals from adjacent
fields such as data science, aerospace,
materials engineering, and beyond.
Through collaboration, we can unlock
new methods, technologies, and insights
that strengthen the entire community.
The ASNT Research Council Program
Committee seeks the following
proposals:
Ñ Technical papers
Ñ Student poster presentations
Ñ Panel discussions
Ñ Industry presentations
Ñ Work-in-progress presentations
Proposals should:
Ñ Address important research
questions
Ñ Increase the knowledge and skills of
scholars and industry professionals
Ñ Promote the development of the
NDE profession
Ñ Showcase methodological rigor
Ñ Be 20 minutes in length
Submission requirements:
Ñ Title (20-word maximum
recommended)
Ñ Session selection/topic (Note: most
session topics have been confirmed)
Ñ All organizational affiliations
Ñ Presenting author and all coauthors
Ñ Presenting author biography
(100 words or less)
Ñ Presentation short description:
50 words or less to be used in the
mobile app and online agenda
Ñ Minimum 300-word abstract.
Submitting authors have the option
to submit a two- to four-page
proceedings paper to be consid-
ered for presentation. Accepted
proceedings papers will be included
in the conference proceedings and
have the option of being published,
open access, with a DOI number.
Abstract-only submissions will not
be published.
Visit https://asnt.eventsair.com/
PresentationPortal/Account/Login?
ReturnUrl=%2FPresentationPortal%2
Fasnt-research-symposium-26%2F
present26 to submit. The proposal
deadline is 27 February 2026.
CALL FOR PAPERS AND
PRESENTATIONS: MFPT
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The Society for Machinery Failure and
Prevention Technology (MFPT) is seeking
papers and presentations for its annual
conference, to be held 20–24 July 2026
in Salt Lake City, Utah. MFPT works
to educate conference attendees
in techniques that play a role in the
holistic approach to machinery failure
prevention.
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Categories of interest include:
Ñ Data management and artificial
intelligence
Ñ Human performance monitoring
Ñ Sensor technology
Ñ Lubrication sensing and analysis
Ñ Diagnostics and prognostics
Ñ Failure analysis
Ñ Sensor signal analysis
Ñ Systems engineering
Submitting Your Abstract
Abstracts should be up to one page
in length, in Word or PDF format, and
include as much detail as possible
regarding what you intend to present in
your final paper. Include:
Ñ Submitters’ names and emails
Ñ All authors’ name(s), including
company name, address, phone,
and email addresses
Ñ Authors’ biographies
Ñ Presenters’ name(s), including
contact information if different from
author(s)
Ñ Category of interest from the above
list
Ñ Title of paper or presentation
Ñ Abstract
Papers and presentations must be free of
commercialism. References to commer-
cial products, trade names, and manufac-
turing companies should be minimized.
Be mindful of who your audience is: the
end-user.
Visit https://asnt.eventsair.com/
mfpt-2026-annual-conference/mfpt-
present-26 to submit. The abstract dead-
line is 27 February 2026.
Build
Credibility
Into Your
NDT Accreditation Program
Are you an NDT provider with an EBC program under
SNT-TC-1A or ANSI/ASNT CP-189? Ensure your EBC
program meets the highest industry standards for
NDT excellence–get ASNT EBC accredited.
Visit asntcertification.org/EBC
to learn more today.
NOMINATIONS
OPEN FOR NDT
HONORS AND
RECOGNITIONS
Every year, we celebrate the nonde-
structive testing professionals whose
contributions shape the future of our
industry. These awards, reviewed and
selected by peers, honor excellence,
innovation, and commitment to service.
Nominations are currently open for ASNT
NDT honors and recognitions, closing
31 January. Submit yours today at
asnt.org/about/honors-and-recognition.
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