Webinar: Exploring Non-Destructive Testing technologies in Aerospace and Aviation by MA Business

Exploring Non-Destructive Testing technologies in Aerospace and Aviation

About

As aerospace and aviation technologies continue to advance at an unprecedented pace, ensuring the safety and reliability of aircraft becomes paramount. NDT plays a vital role in assessing the integrity of critical components without causing damage or compromising their operational performance.

Our webinar roundtable, the first in Aerospace Testing International’s annual NDT Week Online, brings together a distinguished panel of seasoned engineers with years of expertise in the field of aerospace NDT. They will shed light on the latest technologies, methodologies, and industry best practices, providing invaluable insights into ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency.

Key Discussion Points:
1. Overview of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) in Aerospace and Aviation: Understanding the significance and scope of NDT in the industry.
2. Advanced NDT Techniques: Exploring state-of-the-art technologies, such as ultrasonic, radiographic, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, and eddy current testing.
3. Industry Case Studies: Real-world examples highlighting the successful implementation of NDT in aerospace and aviation.
4. Regulatory Compliance and Standards: Navigating the complex landscape of international standards and regulations governing NDT practices.
5. Future Trends: Exploring emerging technologies and their potential impact on non-destructive testing.

Who Should Attend:
• Engineers and technicians working in aerospace and aviation industries
• Quality assurance and quality control professionals
• Researchers and academics in the field of NDT
• Industry stakeholders interested in the latest advancements in aerospace technology

This webinar roundtable presents a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders and gain invaluable knowledge to enhance your understanding of non-destructive testing for aerospace and aviation. Don't miss out on this exclusive event!

Presenters

Roger Engelbart

Retired. Previous Job Title at Boeing: Associate Technical Fellow - Nondestructive Evaluation

Roger Engelbart began his 50-year nondestructive testing (NDT) career as a radiographic technician in the aerospace industry. He holds a B.S. in metallurgical engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology, and an M.S. in mechanical engineering/materials science from Washington University in St. Louis. Roger is recently retired from Boeing Research & Technology-St. Louis, where he was an Associate Technical Fellow in nondestructive evaluation, focusing on the development of inspection methods for aircraft advanced materials and structures. He holds more than 60 U.S. and international patents in NDT technology. He has been responsible for both internal and contracted research and development, and for executing technology transfer and research programs with Boeing’s international customers. This role has taken him to numerous countries, providing him the opportunity to communicate with international users of ASNT certifications and NDT technology.
Roger has been an ASNT member for more than 30 years and holds ASNT NDT Level III certifications in five NDT methods. He is a past National President and Chair of the Board of Directors of ASNT, and currently serves as a member of the Board.

Tom Bertenshaw

Senior NDT Research Engineer

Tom Bertenshaw, has been working for GKN Aerospace for 12 years. This has mainly been in the industrial development of NDT technologies. He has worked with the academic & industrial community, equipment providers and sub-contractors to determine the suitability of the latest technologies to GKN Aerospace, with the view to further develop promising NDT technologies to ultimately deploy them at production sites. This has been for large scale composite components as well as Additively Manufactured parts using Laser Metal Deposition by wire (LMDw). He has also been assisting the BINDT with their strategic objectives over the last few years as past-chair of the BINDT Aerospace committee and ongoing support as the acting vice-chair. Furthermore, he is the current chair of the “Technique validation user group”. In this group, he has been driving the draft of a general validation/qualification document for Aerospace and Civil Nuclear industries, which the ambition to apply this to other industries. This has been supported by a BINDT workshop on Technique Validation & Standards in 2022, where Tom authored the industry report from this workshop. He is also a Chartered Engineer through the BINDT.

Tim Kinsella

Retired Consultant

Tim Kinsella has been responsible for NDT support of in-service Dassault Falcon Jets in the Western Hemisphere for 20 years and has also managed their Structures Engineering Group. In addition, he has over 30 years engineering experience in the NDT field with Primarily with Lockheed Martin. He started out there writing several maintenance manuals for the F-16, including the NDI manual, and moved on to providing overall direction of manufacturing and quality development efforts for low observable materials and structures, and was involved in the development of filmless radiography and applications of shearography. His work has involved him in NDT issues on 21 different air- and spacecraft. Tim has published technical papers and was an editor and contributing author for several ASNT handbooks. Tim received his BS in physics from the University of Cincinnati, an MBA in Engineering Management from the University of Dallas, and attended the NTSB Aircraft Accident Investigation Course and Georgia Tech’s RCS Reduction course. Tim holds NAS-410 certifications in five methods and sits on the AIA subcommittee responsible for NAS-410.

Ben Sampson

Editor

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