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Unlock the Power of Aerospace NDT: Join Aerospace Testing International's Free 'Ask the Expert' Webinar!

Aerospace Testing International proudly announces the return of its highly anticipated 'Ask the Expert: NDT' webinar, scheduled for Thursday 11th July 4.30pm (BST).

Following the resounding success of last year's event, we are thrilled to once again offer readers the opportunity to connect with leading experts in the field of NDT. This interactive platform promises to be an exceptional resource of knowledge, insights, and practical solutions for professionals in the aerospace industry.

While you will have the chance to pose your questions live during the webinar, we encourage you to submit your inquiries in advance. This proactive approach will allow us to curate a diverse range of topics and ensure that your most pressing concerns are addressed with the utmost expertise and clarity.

Our esteemed panel comprises representatives from leading NDT companies, each bringing a wealth of experience and cutting-edge knowledge to the table. Whether you seek guidance on the latest technologies, best practices, or innovative applications specific to the aerospace industry, our experts are poised to deliver invaluable insights.

Aircraft structures, materials, propulsion systems, and fuels are continuously evolving and the demands on testing professionals have never been higher. Ensuring the safety and reliability of these advancements is paramount, and our experts will guide you through this, helping you harness the power of NDT solutions to reduce testing time and costs while improving accuracy and reliability.

Embrace the opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and navigate the evolving world of NDT with confidence. Join us on Thursday 11th July by registering at the link below and share your thoughts and questions in advance. Together, we'll unlock the full potential of NDT and soar to new heights of excellence.
Presenters
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Marcel Odermatt
Product & Program Manager MesoFocus
Marcel Odermatt is Product Manager for X-Ray Modules at Comet X-Ray, responsible for defining and overseeing the development of new technologies and products.
He has a strong background in the electronics industry, in automation and aerospace. Marcel holds an engineer’s degree in Electronics Engineering and certifications in Six Sigma, as Project Management Professional (PMP) and Agile Practitioner.
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Tom O’Hare
Technical Fellow
Tom is a Spirit AeroSystems Technical Fellow, has managed materials science, non-destructive evaluation programs and the industrialisation of advanced diagnostic inspection platforms for multiple component types. During his 38+ year engagement in NDT, measurement, material science, fatigue analysis, damage tolerance and fracture mechanics he has been involved with many development, in service and manufacturing programs and has had significant experience in novel metallic, composites, polymers and ceramics.
Tom represents Spirit interests on several NDT national committees (UK and Ireland) that influence special process protocols, specifications and standards. He is the current Chair of the BINDT Technical Committee and participates on NDT Industry 4.0 projects to reduce human factors exposure and the analysis of assisted defect recognition. He maintains his links with academia and research by lecturing and presenting tutorials in local Universities and Colleges regarding NDT and Materials Science as well as being a mentor/industrial supervisor for graduate and post graduate students and projects.
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Nathan Elledge
NDT Engineer and Responsible Level 3, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Nathan is in his 20th year of NDT. In his pursuit of excellence, he has served a wide range of industries including Aerospace, Oil and Gas, Construction, Power Generation, and others. He has gained knowledge and experience while continuing to grow skills and talents to make the world a better place. Nathan finds great satisfaction in applying a generalist approach to specialized problems. Among his development achievements are ASNT Level III certifications in ET, MT, PT, RT, UT, and VT; a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of Texas at San Antonio; a Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from University of Florida; and an endless catalog of lessons learned.
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Waruna Seneviratne
Waruna Seneviratne, Ph.D.
Sr. Research Scientist / Director of Advanced Technologies Lab for Aerospace Structures
National Institute for Aviation Research, Wichita State University

Dr. Seneviratne is the director of the Automated Technology Laboratory for Aerospace Structures (ALTAS) at Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research. He manages a research portfolio that includes projects from the FAA, DoD, DHS, NASA, and aircraft industry in the areas of advanced manufacturing and inspections, durability and damage tolerance, certification, and aging of composite aircraft structures.

He is an active member of Composite Materials Handbook (CMH-17) and his previous research findings have contributed to damage tolerance, disbond delamination, data review, and statistics working groups, and supported world-wide composite damage tolerance and maintenance workshops sponsored by FAA, USN, and EASA.

Prior to joining Wichita State, Dr. Seneviratne worked as a Stress Analyst for Airbus in Wichita and was responsible for performing detailed stress analysis on the Airbus A380 passenger aircraft wings per FAA and EASA regulations and preparation of certification documents
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Ben Sampson
Editor
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