NDT 2026
8-10 September 2026
The International Centre, Telford, UK
| About the conference |
NDT 2026 consisted of three parallel technical sessions covering a broad range of NDT technologies and applications. Papers from both academia and industry were encouraged.
| Materials Testing Exhibition (MT 2026) |
From 8-9 September over 70 companies exhibited at MT 2026, one of the leading international exhibitions for the NDT, condition monitoring, diagnostic engineering and quality testing industries, enhanced by a programme of talks and seminars covering practical aspects of NDT and related technologies. For further information about MT 2026, click here.
| RCNDE Showcase |
The UK Research Centre in Non-Destructive Evaluation (RCNDE) is an industry-funded consortium of academic and industrial members focused on the inspection technology needs of the 21st century. The Centre has carried out world-leading research since 2003, for which it is known and respected globally.RCNDE staged its fourth international ‘RCNDE Showcase’ event at NDT 2026, the Annual Conference of the British Institute of NDT, taking place from 8-10 September 2026, at the International Centre, Telford, UK. The showcase comprised a range of presentations in Session A, running continuously throughout the conference, and presented research from the eight university members, including how the research will provide industrial benefits.
This was a unique opportunity for industry to learn about the most recent outputs from the RCNDE research programme and understand the benefits of membership, be it as a Tier 1 end-user industrial member, a Tier 2 member, or an Associate member from the NDE supply chain. Aligned examples of ready-to-go technologies were also demonstrated on the RCNDE stand at the co-located Materials Testing 2026 exhibition.
The benefits and synergies of focusing research on cross-sector requirements are obvious and the industrial membership represents a significant proportion of the sectors requiring advanced NDE. However, some other sectors are yet to realise these benefits, and, during the showcase event, RCNDE hoped to engage with potential new members and new sectors that could benefit from its broader TRL1-6 span of activities. These activities have a significant technology-transitioning element with alignment to the needs of the fourth industrial revolution – Industry 4.0.
For more information about RCNDE, visit www.rcnde.ac.uk
| NDT Careers Day |
| The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) hosted a dedicated NDT Careers Day, aimed at introducing new and emerging talent to the exciting career opportunities available across the non-destructive testing (NDT) industry. The NDT Careers Day was held in the Ironbridge Suite from 09.45 am to 3.00 pm on Thursday 10 September 2026. This free event was specifically aimed at students aged 16+, including those in sixth forms, colleges and universities, as well as recent graduates and career changers, who are interested in learning more about NDT, the different routes into the profession and the wide range of roles available across the sector. The event provided attendees with the opportunity to:
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| Programme |
| Monday 7 September 2026 | |
| 16.00-18.00 | Registration – Exhibition Hall 3 Foyer |
| 18.00-19.30 | Welcome Networking Buffet with the Exhibitors – Exhibition Hall 3 |
| Tuesday 8 September 2026 | |||||
| 08.00 | Registration, Tea and Coffee – Exhibition Hall 3 Foyer Exhibition – Exhibition Hall 3 | ||||
| 09.20-10.00 | Opening Plenary Paper – Roy Sharpe Prize Lecture: NDT value reconsidered: enabling sustainable manufacture, maintenance and circularity Professor G Pierce, University of Strathclyde, UK Chair: J Taylor, President of BINDT, UK Room: Ironbridge 1 | ||||
| 10.00-10.30 | Plenary Paper – Anne Birt Prize Winner Lecture: Linking tactile perception to transient energy releases Dr D I Hefft, University of Birmingham, UK Chair: J Taylor, President of BINDT, UK Room: Ironbridge 1 | ||||
| 10.30-11.00 | Plenary Paper: Formal funded NDT training and education in Scotland: current landscape and future opportunities R Mulholland, BINDT, UK Chair: J Taylor, President of BINDT, UK Room: Ironbridge 1 | ||||
| 11.00-11.45 | Tea, Coffee and Exhibition – Exhibition Hall 3 | ||||
| Session 1A – RCNDE Showcase: Ultrasonics Chair: C Bull Room: Ironbridge 1 | Session 1B – Terahertz for NDT Chair: Dr M Naftaly Room: Wenlock 1 & 2 | Session 1C – Inspection qualification Chair: P Loftus Room: Wenlock 3 & 4 | |||
| 11.45-12.05 | [1A1] The UK Research Centre in Non-Destructive Evaluation: an overview of the showcase C Bull RCNDE, UK | [1B1] Volumetrically enhanced 3D terahertz metamaterials for high-sensitivity microplastic detection H Kim Queen Mary University of London, UK | [1C1] Using system performance verification to reinforce safety, quality and reliability in NDT operations P Hillman and J Poirier Eddyfi Technologies, Canada | ||
| 12.05-12.25 | [1A2] Assessing models for resin front position estimation using a network of ultrasonic guided wave sensors C A Calistru1, V Tunukovic1, E Mohseni1, S G Pierce1, C N MacLeod1, D Lines1, R K W Vithanage1, I Bomphray2, T Weis2, G Munro3 and T O’Hare4 1University of Strathclyde, UK 2National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), UK 3Boeing Aerospace Innovation Centre (AIC), UK 4Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, UK | [1B2] Characterisation of water properties in proton-exchange membranes using humidity-controlled terahertz time-domain spectroscopy G France University of Warwick, UK | [1C4] Legally defensible best practice in NDT C Bird and M Farley ICNDT, UK | ||
| 12.25-12.45 | [1A3] Electrical-thermal thresholds and ultrasonic signatures of fault-induced degradation in aerospace carbon fibre reinforced plastic composites K M Dikwal1, V Tunukovic1, E Mohseni1, C E Jones1, K M M Tant2, R K W Vithanage1, C N MacLeod1, G Munro3, A Douglas3 and S G Pierce1 1University of Strathclyde, UK 2James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, UK 3Boeing Aerospace Innovation Centre (AIC), UK | [1B3] Atom-based terahertz imaging for battery electrode inspection: use-case definition and validation roadmap A Strangfeld Helicon Quantum Systems Ltd, UK | [1C3] High-temperature DC conductivity methods for non-standard samples R Howles National Physical Laboratory (NPL), UK | ||
| 12.45-13.05 | [1A4] Prediction of stress distribution around crack tips from ultrasound images using convolutional neural networks J J An, Q Liu, N O Larrosa, A Velichko and J Zhang University of Bristol, UK | [1B4] Insights into densification of ceramic electrolytes for sodium batteries using terahertz time domain spectroscopy D Lima LiNa Energy Ltd, UK | [1C5] Step forward in higher-order signal processing for condition monitoring, structural health monitoring and NDT L Gelman University of Huddersfield, UK | ||
| 13.05-14.20 14.00 | Lunch and Exhibition – Exhibition Hall 3 Trade and Industry Executive Committee Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Committee Meeting – Room: Coalport 1 | ||||
| Session 2A – RCNDE Showcase: Automated and robotic NDT phased array Chair: Dr C Brett Room: Ironbridge 1 | Session 2B – Terahertz for NDT Chair: H Lin Room: Wenlock 1 & 2 | Session 2C – NDT technique innovation Chair: J Hansen Room: Wenlock 3 & 4 | |||
| 14.20-14.40 | [2A4] High-frequency electromagnetic tomography sensor for the monitoring of saline diffusion in porous media X Zou, Y Li, C Jiang, S She, X Pang, A Peyton and W Yin University of Manchester, UK | [2B1] Measurement of coatings on automotive exterior plastic components I Arnedo Das-Nano, Spain | [2C1] DHAMES: smart magnetic NDT system. A new concept and instrument for NDE of quality of heat-treated ferromagnetic steel components M Vaidhianathasamy SAVI3M Tech UK Ltd, UK | ||
| 14.40-15.00 | [2A5] Automated inspection and reporting of industrial weld coupons A Gilmour1,2, W Jackson1, G Dobie1 and C MacLeod1 1University of Strathclyde, UK 2BAE Systems, UK | [2B2] Deploying terahertz waves: experiences in battery electrode manufacturing P Taday TeraView Ltd, UK | [2C2] Passive muon imaging as a dual-purpose inspection and monitoring tool for industrial assets N Zabari, K Katrankova, M Dobrowols and R Bożek Muotech, Poland | ||
| 15.00-15.20 | [2A6] Automated robotic magnetic Barkhausen noise measurement via sensor-driven pose and contact control X Pang, S She and W Yin University of Manchester, UK | [2B3] Terahertz technologies for non-destructive testing M Eisele Toptica Photonics SE, Germany | [2C3]Eddy current testing for subsurface defects in dissimilar aluminium alloy joints produced by friction stir welding method J Hansen Ether NDE, UK | ||
| 15.20-16.00 | Tea, Coffee and Exhibition – Exhibition Hall 3 | ||||
| Session 2B – Terahertz for NDT Chair: Dr M Naftaly Room: Wenlock 1 & 2 | Session 2C – Phased array Chair: Dr E Mohseni Room: Wenlock 3 & 4 | ||||
| 16.00-16.20 | [2B4] Detecting corrosion under insulation with Subtera’s STAR D Haskett Subtera Ltd, UK | [2C4] Phased array ultrasonic testing of socket welds R Jenkins Uniper Technologies Ltd, UK | |||
| 16.20-16.40 | [2B5] Terahertz non-destructive evaluation for industry D Citrin Georgia Institute of Technology, USA | [2C5] THIS SLOT IS AVAILABLE FOR A LATE SUBMISSION | |||
| 16.40-17.00 | [2B6] Terahertz personnel certification: routes, benefits and a practical pathway for an emerging non-destructive testing method H Garlick BINDT, UK | [2C6] THIS SLOT IS AVAILABLE FOR A LATE SUBMISSION | |||
| 17.00-17.20 | [2B7] Terahertz NDT applications at NPL M Naftaly National Physical Laboratory, UK | ||||
| 17.20-17.30 | Closing SIG4 co-leads | ||||
| 17.30 | Conference close for the day | ||||
| Wednesday 9 September 2026 | |||
| 08.00 | Registration, Tea and Coffee – Exhibition Hall 3 Foyer Exhibition – Exhibition Hall 3 | ||
| 09.00-09.30 | Plenary Paper: The evolving landscape of NDT in the UK Dr T Barden, Rolls-Royce plc, UK Chair: J Taylor, President of BINDT, UK Room: Ironbridge 1 | ||
| 09.30-09.40 | Ten-minute comfort break | ||
| Session 3A – RCNDE Showcase: Automated and robotic NDT Chair: Dr C Brett Room: Ironbridge 1 | Session 3B – NDE 4.0 Chair: T O'Hare Room: Wenlock 1 & 2 | Session 3C – Ultrasonics Chair: Dr E Mohseni Room: Wenlock 3 & 4 | |
| 09.40-10.00 | [3A1] CAD-free, fixtureless automated immersion inspection through ultrasound-driven surface adaptation with a linear phased array R Moos University of Strathclyde, UK | [3B1] Digital twins for industrial X-ray and CT inspection systems: an asset administration shell approach D Beck and F Herold VisiConsult X-ray & Solutions GmbH, Germany | [3C1] Damage-index-guided time-frequency 2D-CNN learning for internal defect in titanium alloy using ultrasonic A-scan signals Z Qin1, H Liu1, P Li1, B Wang1, D Liu2 and Z Qian1 1Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA), China 2University of East Anglia, UK |
| 10.00-10.20 | [3A2] Robo-SRAS: in-situ material characterisation of arbitrary geometries using laser ultrasonics M Todd, W Li, R Patel, R Smith and M Clark University of Nottingham, UK | [3B2] Inspection 4.0: unlocking AM design freedom T Maw, W Vesga, H Leach, J Chamberlin and H Greenhalgh The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) Ltd, UK | [3C2] Characterisation of polycrystalline materials through ultrasonic imaging I Aizpurua-Maestre1, J L Lanzagorta1, U Arregi1, U Iparragirre1, I Sanchez1, J Mendikute1 and L Galdos2 1IDEKO – Basque Research and Technology Alliance, Spain 2Faculty of Engineering of Mondragon Unibertsitatea, Spain |
| 10.20- 11.00 | Tea, Coffee and Exhibition – Exhibition Hall 3 | ||
| Session 3A – RCNDE Showcase: Ultrasonics Chair: P Loftus Room: Ironbridge 1 | Session 3B – NDE 4.0 continued Chair: T O’Hare Room: Wenlock 1 & 2 | Session 3C – AI in aerospace Chair: T Bertenshaw Room: Wenlock 3 & 4 | |
| 11.00-11.20 | [4A1] Feature segmentation for ultrasonic non-destructive testing of carbon fibre-reinforced polymers M Kwasnik1, V Tunukovic1, E Mohseni1, S G Pierce1, A Hamilton2, R K W Vithanage1, C N MacLeod1, G Munro3 and C Smith3 1University of Strathclyde, UK 2Digital Process Manufacturing Centre (DPMC), UK 3Aerospace Innovation Centre (AIC), UK | [3B3] Beyond the core: advanced ECA inspection solutions in nuclear power plants C Tremblay, S Loffredo, M Bouchard and L Hallal Eddyfi Technologies, Canada | [3C3] Barriers to the adoption of AI in the aerospace NDT industry T Bertenshaw GKN Aerospace Services Ltd, UK |
| 11.20-11.40 | [4A2] Extraction of metallic material microstructure grain size from total focusing ultrasonic images J Zhang University of Bristol, UK | [3B4] A review of surface eddy current array use in industry J M Watson TWI Ltd, UK | [3C4] Radio-transparent turntables in digital radiography: optimising access for complex aerospace components J Deacon GKN Aerospace Filton, UK |
| 11.40-12.00 | [4A3] Using dual linear array transmission-receive longitudinal to inspect thin-walled stainless steel nuclear assets S Serjeant, C MacLeod and E Mohseni University of Strathclyde, UK | [3B5] VR-enhanced tools for training of NDT inspectors, procedure testing and welders J Krasnodębski and M Habiniak Dig in Vision Sp. z o. o. The Validation Centre (TVC) Ltd, UK | [3C5] THIS SLOT IS AVAILABLE FOR A LATE SUBMISSION |
| 12.00-12.15 | BINDT’s strategy for serving the NDT, CM and SHM community: an update D Gilbert, CEO, BINDT, UK Room: Ironbridge 1 | ||
| 12.15-12.30 | Apprenticeships: the NDT success story S Cunningham, Lavender International NDT Consultancy Services Ltd, UK Room: Ironbridge 1 | ||
| 12.30- 14.00 12.30-13.00 13.00-13.30 | Lunch and Exhibition – Exhibition Hall 3 BINDT Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Ironbridge 1 Followed by Lunch and Exhibition – Exhibition Hall 3 Benevolent Fund Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Ironbridge 1 Followed by Lunch and Exhibition – Exhibition Hall 3 | ||
| 14.00- 14.40 | President’s Honour Lecture: Bridging the gap: turning innovation into industrial practice Dr C Brett, RCNDE, UK Chair: J Taylor, President of BINDT, UK Room: Ironbridge 1 | ||
| Session 4B – Electromagnetics Chair: Dr J Watson Room: Wenlock 1 & 2 | Session 4C – Automated and robotic NDT Chair: S Walker Room: Wenlock 3 & 4 | ||
| 14.40-15.00 | [4B1] Diamond quantum sensors for non-destructive testing: application to additive manufacturing B Vindolet, G Bourcin, H N Nguyen and T Hingant Kwan-tek, France | [4C1] A revolutionary ultrasonic thickness gauge: PM10 from Yushi Instruments, China A Liu1, M Soare2 and M Valentin Predoi3 1Yushi Instruments, China 2Sunrise Materia Research & Innovation (Suma Rei), Romania 3olitehnica University of Bucharest, Romania | |
| 15.00-15.20 | [4B2] Eddy current testing for non-destructive inspection of carbon fibre-reinforced polymer multistrand cables F Bolinhas1, J de la Cuesta2, S Cooley2, T G Santos1,3 and M A Machado1,3 1Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal 2Future Fibres Rigging Systems, Spain 3Laboratório Associado de Sistemas Inteligentes (LASI), Portugal | [4C2] Complementary use of volumetric and surface non-destructive techniques for the detection and evaluation of stress corrosion cracking in critical energy assets A Raude1, F Turcu1 and G Morais2 1Evident Europe GmbH, France 2Evident, Canada Presented by G Luckett, Evident Europe GmbH, UK | |
| 15.20-15.40 | [4B3] Development of robotic eddy current array inspections for complex geometries A D’Amours, S Loffredo, S Grond and M Bouchard Eddyfi Technologies, Canada | [4C3] Virtual-reality-based programming-by-demonstration system for automated robotic ultrasonic inspection S Ramezani Talabari1, R K W Vithanage1, S G Pierce1, E Mohseni1, K-H Lam2, G Munro3 and T O’Hare4 1University of Strathclyde, UK 2University of Glasgow, UK 3Boeing Aerospace Innovation Centre, Glasgow Prestwick Airport, UK 4Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, UK | |
| 15.40- 16.35 | Tea, Coffee and Exhibition – Exhibition Hall 3 | ||
| 16.35 18.15-23.00 | Conference close for the day Pre-dinner drinks, Awards Ceremony and Conference Dinner – Ironbridge 2 18.15 Pre-dinner drinks and nibbles and everyone to be seated 18.40-19.25 Awards Ceremony (45 minutes) 19.25-19.30 Comfort break 19.30-19.40 Welcome and introductions 19.40-21.40 Conference Dinner 21.40-21.55 Speeches 21.55-22.30 Raffle and auction | ||
| Thursday 10 September 2026 | |||
| 08.00 | Registration, Tea and Coffee – Ironbridge 1 & 2 | ||
| 09.15-09.45 | Plenary Paper: Historical women apprentices of World War I Dr K Kirk, University of Northampton, UK Chair: J Taylor, President of BINDT, UK Room: Ironbridge 1 & 2 | ||
| Session 5A – NDT Careers Day Chair: Dr K Kirk Room: Ironbridge 1 & 2 | Session 5B – Radiography Chair: Dr N Brierley Room: Wenlock 1 & 2 | Session 5C – BINDT's Committees and Groups Chair: C Bull Room: To be confirmed | |
| 09.45-10.05 | [5A1] Discovering the invisible: understanding NDT, the industry and career pathways S Cunningham1 and R Mulholland2 1Lavender International NDT, UK 2BINDT, UK | [5B1] Advances in X-ray CT of large and dense AM components N Brierley, K Mrzljak, M von Schmid, M Weiß, B Zengerling and O Günnewig diondo GmbH, Germany | [5C3] Activities of the BINDT NDT for Civil Engineering Working Group H Murtaza The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), UK |
| 10.05-10.25 | [5A2] NDT in aerospace and manufacturing T Fletcher Intertek Group plc, UK | [5B2] Evaluation of flexible digital detector arrays against the ISO and ASME weld radiography standards S Burch and L Zhao ESR Technology Ltd, UK | [5C1] THIS SLOT IS AVAILABLE FOR A LATE SUBMISSION |
| 10.25-10.45 | [5A3] A Rolls-Royce NDT apprenticeship S O’Reilly Rolls-Royce plc, UK | [5B3] From ATI feasibility studies to shop-floor deployment: maturing digital tomosynthesis for 3D NDT services M Holden Adaptix Ltd, UK | [5C2] THIS SLOT IS AVAILABLE FOR A LATE SUBMISSION |
| 10.45-11.45 | Careers Fair, Tea and Coffee – Ironbridge 1 & 2 Intertek Group plc, UK Lavender International NDT Consultancy Services Ltd, UK Rolls-Royce plc, UK The Validation Centre (TVC) Ltd, UK TWI Ltd, UK University of Northampton, UK VisiConsult X-ray Systems & Solutions GmbH, Germany | ||
| Session 6A – NDT Careers Day continued Chair: S Cunningham Room: Ironbridge 1 & 2 | |||
| 11.45-12.05 | [6A1] X-ray vision wanted: the career hiding inside D Pirie CAN (Offshore) Ltd, UK | ||
| 12.05-12.25 | [6A2] University of Northampton Level 6 apprenticeships K Kirk University of Northampton, UK | ||
| 12.25-12.45 | [6A3] My experience as an NDT degree apprentice L Turner Rolls-Royce plc, UK | ||
| 12.45-13.15 | Panel Q&A – Ironbridge 1 & 2 D Pirie, CAN (Offshore) Ltd, UK T Fletcher, Intertek Group plc, UK K Kirk, University of Northampton, UK L Turner, Rolls-Royce plc, UK S O’Reilly, Rolls-Royce plc, UK Hosted by S Cunningham1 and R Mulholland2 1Lavender International NDT, UK 2BINDT, UK | ||
| 13.15-14.30 | Careers Fair, Demonstrations, Lunch, Tea and Coffee Room: Ironbridge 1 & 2 | ||
| 14.30 | Conference close William Gardner Award winner | ||
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Midsummer House, Riverside Way, Bedford Road, Northampton NN1 5NX, UK. Tel: +44 (0)1604 438300; Email: conf@bindt.org
