TWI Ltd

TWI is one of the world’s leading independent research and technology organisations, specialising in manufacturing, engineering, and materials joining processes, and their industrial applications. With a focus on innovation, knowledge transfer, and problem-solving across all areas of manufacturing, fabrication, and integrity management, TWI plays a vital role in supporting global industry.

Established in Cambridge, UK, in 1946, TWI has built a world-class reputation through its teams of highly respected consultants, scientists, engineers, and support staff. Today, the organisation collaborates with more than 500 Industrial Member companies across 70 countries.

TWI has been a global leader in the field of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) for over 40 years. The NDT Technology Group comprises more than 50 engineers and technicians, dedicated to research and development, the application, and the qualification of advanced inspection technologies. Their work enables the delivery of innovative, effective solutions tailored to the evolving NDT challenges faced by industry worldwide.

As an impartial and independent organisation, TWI also acts as a qualification body and provides third-party auditing services, ensuring objectivity and compliance with the highest industry standards.

The NDT Technology Group’s mission is to deliver cost-effective and reliable inspection solutions. This is achieved through the development of cutting-edge inspection techniques and integration with complementary disciplines, including:

• Engineering Critical Assessments (ECA)
• Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) strategies
• Reliability analysis
• Repair procedure development

To support this, the group utilises an extensive suite of advanced inspection technologies, including:

• Large multi-axis robotic inspection cells
• Microfocus X-ray computed tomography (CT)
• Digital radiography
• Phased array and advanced ultrasonic testing (including Full Matrix Capture – FMC)
• Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (SAM)
• Acoustic Emission (AE) monitoring
• Electromagnetic techniques and Eddy Current Array (ECA)
• Automated and conventional inspection methods

Inspection simulation and modelling are supported by industry-leading tools such as CIVA, BeamTool, iSee, aRTist, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software.

In addition to technical services, TWI provides a wide range of training and certification programmes through TWI Training & Examination Services and the TWI Virtual Academy. These offerings cover in-person classroom learning, blended formats, and live online training to meet the diverse needs of global learners and organisations.