BINDT Workshop 2026: NDT of Composites – A New Dawn?
13-14 May 2026
Derby Leisure and Events, Derby, UK
Registration is now open.
Following on from the previous successful composites events, the BINDT Composites Group will run a workshop in May 2026 at Derby Leisure and Events, UK, with the theme: ‘NDT of Composites – A New Dawn?’.
With the new manufacturing methods and materials used in the composites industry, some of the tried and tested traditional NDT methods can become less effective and new approaches to composite NDT become necessary. This may require completely new inspection methods or novel ways of applying and/or processing existing methods. In many industry sectors, this can result in challenges to meet regulatory requirements, demonstrate effectiveness and ensure adequate training and certification of personnel.
Increased interest in in-process inspections mean that NDT could be applied during manufacture, to identify issues early in the process. This is another area where novel NDT methods or applications are needed and come with similar challenges to adopt and validate.
Over the course of the workshop, we will hear from suppliers/developers of novel NDT methods, end-users with real-world experience of introducing new NDT technologies across a range of sectors and representatives from regulatory and controlling authorities.
The workshop aims to bring people with similar experiences together so that they can connect and develop strategies to validate and implement novel NDT approaches throughout the lifecycle of composites.
If you are unable to complete online registration via the above 'Register' button, please contact: conf@bindt.org.
| Exhibitors | ||
| Stand number | Company | Website |
| To be confirmed | Baugh & Weedon Ltd |  www.bw-nde.com |
| To be confirmed | Dolphitech Ltd |  www.dolphitech.com |
| To be confirmed | Evident Europe GmbH |  www.evidentscientific.com |
| To be confirmed | Peak NDT Ltd |  www.peakndt.com |
| To be confirmed | Testrade |  www.testrade.co.uk |
| To be confirmed | Tieval Ltd |  www.tieval.com |
| To be confirmed | TPAC NDT UK Ltd |  Logo.jpg) www.thephasedarraycompany.com |
To view or download the exhibitor booking form, click here.
| Day 1 – Wednesday 13 May 2026 | ||
| 08.30-09.15 | Registration, tea and coffee | |
| 09.15-09.30 | Welcome and introduction | Rob Rose National Composites Centre (NCC), UK, and Chair of BINDT Composites Group |
| Session 1: Introducing novel technologies | Chair: Rob Rose NCC, UK, and Chair of BINDT Composites Group | |
| 09.30-09.50 | Shearing interferometry | John R Tyrer Loughborough University, UK |
| 09.50-10.10 | Adaptix NDT – capability overview and developments in 3D X-ray of large composite parts | Martin Holden Adaptix Ltd, UK |
| 10.10-10.30 | Non-linear resonance NDT for composite structures | Lydia Pavey Theta Technologies Ltd, UK |
| 10.30-10.50 | Terahertz measurements | Mira Naftaly National Physical Laboratory, UK |
| 10.50-11.10 | Eddy current inspection of carbon fibre composites: from manufacture to end-of-life | Robert Hughes University of Bristol, UK |
| 11.10-11.20 | Q&A session | |
| 11.20-11.50 | Refreshment break and exhibition | |
| Session 2: Automation and AI | Chair: Peter Amin Lloyd’s Register, UK | |
| 11.50-12.10 | Low cost in-process inspection for composites manufacturing | Shakeb Dean Bullfrog Technologies Ltd, UK |
| 12.10-12.30 | How AI can speed up composite blade inspection | Gary Luckett Evident Europe GmbH – UK Branch |
| 12.30-12.50 | From basics to breakthroughs: MAUT-enabled robotic inspection for everyone | Matthew Day Dolphitech Ltd, UK |
| 12.50-13.00 | Q&A session | |
| 13.00-14.00 | Lunch break and exhibition | |
| Practical demonstrations/Workshop – Breakout into groups of 10 and move around after each demo to ensure you see all 4 demonstrations | Chair: Rob Rose NCC, UK, and Chair of BINDT Composites Group | |
| 14.00-16.00 Free-flowing refreshments and discussion session | (14.00-14.30) Shearing interferometry demonstration | John R Tyrer Loughborough University, UK |
| (14.30-15.00) Pragma 6.DOF scanning | Pete Burrows Baugh & Weedon Ltd, UK | |
| (15.00-15.30) MAUT for composite structures: hands-on tabletop demonstration | Sam Conway-Wallace Dolphitech Ltd, UK | |
| (15.30-16.00) Transform NDT advanced phased array composite inspection using the Peak NDT MicroPulse system | Simon Parke Peak NDT Ltd, UK | |
| 16.00 | Close for the day | |
| 16.00-17.00 | The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust Exhibition guided tour (approximately 1 hour) Rolls-Royce Derby Campus, Gate 5, Wilmore Road, Derby DE24 9BD, UK. Within walking distance of the Derby Leisure and Events centre. All external visitors must provide photo ID. Without ID, entry will be refused. Photography is permitted for personal use and encouraged within the exhibition and in front of the WW2 Battle of Britain Memorial Window. Please return to the Derby Leisure and Events centre for the drinks reception. | |
| 17.15-18.45 | Drinks reception with wine and canapés at Derby Leisure and Events, Derby, UK | |
| Day 2 – Thursday 14 May 2026 | ||
| 08.30-09.15 | Registration, tea and coffee | |
| 09.15-09.30 | Welcome and introduction | Rob Rose NCC, UK, and Chair of BINDT Composites Group |
| Session 1: Qualification journeys | Chair: Rob Rose NCC, UK, and Chair of BINDT Composites Group | |
| 09.30-09.50 | Acceptance of new and advanced NDE in maritime – A perspective from Lloyd's Register (LR) as a class society | Peter Amin Lloyds Register, UK |
| 09.50-10.10 | Qualification journeys | Simon Dickinson Laser Optical Engineering Ltd, UK |
| 10.10-10.30 | Conversion to composites for NDT technicians | Rob Rose NCC, UK, and Chair of BINDT Composites Group |
| 10.30-10.50 | From classroom to cloud: The advancement of NDT training through remote learning | Patrick Boulton BINDT, UK |
| 10.50-11.00 | Q&A session | |
| 11.00-11.30 | Refreshment break | |
| Session 2: Unresolved challenges | Chair: Peter Amin Lloyd’s Register, UK | |
| 11.30-11.50 | GRP pipework failures and the NDT challenges | Rob Jenkins Uniper Energy, UK |
| 11.50-12.20 | Requirements gathering session Request for samples | |
| 12.20-13.20 | Session 3: Open forum on the topics covered during the event | Chair: Rob Rose NCC, UK, and Chair of BINDT Composites Group |
| 13.20-14.20 | Lunch break | |
| 14.20 | Workshop close | |
For further information contact: Events and Awards Department, The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing,
Midsummer House, Riverside Way, Bedford Road, Northampton NN1 5NX, UK. Tel: +44 (0)1604 438300; Email: conf@bindt.org
