In this episode of InspectTech, Michelle Wright welcomes archaeologist and Yale University research faculty member, Dr. Ellery Frahm. Dr. Frahm has conducted and published archaeological research on four continents, spanning nearly half a million years of human history, and he has an impressive 20+ years of X-ray spectrometry experience. He and Michelle deep dive into his application of portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF) to gather archaeological data, some of which has been published in the...

In this episode, Emilie chats with Neal Couture, the executive director of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), about ASNT’s strategic plan for 2022–2026. As executive director, he develops the strategic plan, manages the day-to-day operations, and leads the professional staff. -- Neal Couture is the executive director of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT). He serves as a member of the ASNT Board of Directors, ASNT Foundation Board of Trustees, and...

Category: XRF In this episode, Michelle Wright welcomes Dr. David Weindorf, Vice President for Research and Innovation at Central Michigan University. Listen in as they discuss Dr. Weindorf’s experience using portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) in soil science, environmental quality assessment, and transitional soil taxonomy. --- Dr. David C. Weindorf serves as Vice President for Research and Innovation at Central Michigan University (CMU). He holds a Bachelor of Science in range...

Category: NDT In this episode, Emilie sits down for a much-anticipated chat with Paul Holloway. You may know Paul from his educational yet entertaining YouTube channel covering a wide range of NDT topics. Now, hear about behind the scenes. Paul talks to Emilie about the fun he has making his informative videos, his origins in the field of nondestructive testing, and his vision for the future of NDT, including fostering skills development and promoting mentorship. -- Paul Holloway, President...

Category: XRF In this episode of InspectTech, host Michelle Wright welcomes Peter Faulkner, Evident’s Director of Market Development for Analytical Instruments, including all products featuring X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology. They discuss Peter’s vast experience in materials analysis and material quality control for the metals and mining industry. -- Peter Faulkner is the Director of Market Development for Analytical Instruments at Evident. He holds a bachelor’s degree in metallurgy...

In this episode, Emilie talks with Tim Kinsella, an experienced NDT engineer in the aerospace industry. Tim has provided NDT support of in-service Dassault Falcon jets in the Western Hemisphere for 19 years, as well as managed their Structures Engineering Group. He brings 30+ years of NDT engineering experience with General Dynamics, Hamilton Sundstrand, and Lockheed Martin. Emilie and Tim discuss the importance of critical thinking when finding NDT solutions to complex problems. -- Tim...

In this episode of InspectTech, Michelle Wright welcomes Dr. Peter Martin, Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellow at the University of Bristol. They discuss Dr. Martin’s experience in nuclear energy and in analyzing materials with a variety of technologies— including X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers—at projects in Chernobyl, Ukraine, the US, and Japan. -- After completing his undergraduate degree in geology at the University of Bristol, Dr. Peter Martin undertook a PhD in Physics....

In this episode of InspectTech, Emilie’s guest is Theo Young, the founder of Refined Inspection Services, an Evident Training Member. Theo is a second-generation nondestructive testing (NDT) inspector, so he learned early on what NDT stood for and what it was all about. For Theo, NDT is not just a career, it’s instilled him with a mission: to teach the basic principles of NDT and make it accessible and affordable for anyone interested in making it their career. -- Refined Inspection...

In this episode of InspectTech, guest host Michelle Wright talks with Todd Houlahan, Director of International Mining at Evident. In this discussion, Todd shares his expertise on X-ray fluorescence (XRF) testing and its applications in the mining NDT industry. Listen in as Todd shares about challenges and opportunities he’s faced in the industry and his views on how XRF has evolved in the mining industry, from mineral exploration to the laboratory. Todd Houlahan graduated from the...

Join the discussion as Emilie interviews Nikita Iliushkin and Alex Merk from Skygauge Robotics, a company leading the charge in the development of drone technology for nondestructive testing applications. Learn about the challenges and advantages of drone inspections, as well as what’s coming in terms of NDT drone technology. Nikita Iliushkin is the chief commercial officer of Skygauge Robotics. Since 2016, his team has reinvented how drones fly to expand the commercial applications of...

In this episode, we're coming to you from the 16th Asia-Pacific Conference for Nondestructive Testing in Melbourne, Australia. Experience the conference from the comfort of your home as host Graham Maxwell walks the conference floor and chats with attendees and exhibitors. Guests Mark Welland, Richard Stocker, Charles Perrie, and David Suede talk with Graham on a range of NDT subjects.

In this episode of InspectTech, Emilie welcomes Jeffrey Lattea, Advanced NDE Manager at American Piping Inspection. Jeff has been working in nondestructive testing since 2012 and is experienced in a wide variety of NDT methods. He has his ASNT Level IIIs in UT, MT, and PT as well as CSWIP GWT Level II certification. Jeff is also quite active on social media. Some of you may already follow him on LinkedIn, where Jeff likes to share his passion about NDT, often questioning the ways our industry...

In this episode of InspectTech, Emilie welcomes Ed Bryner, Director of Forward Deployed Engineering at Gecko Robotics. Ed leads Gecko’s business and product development in the government and oil and gas industries. He shares with Emilie what got him interested in NDT, while serving as a team lead for NAVAIR’s Anti-Submarine Warfare Division. Emilie and Ed also discuss using new technologies to find creative solutions to industry problems, such as stress corrosion cracking and challenging...

In this episode, Emilie meets with Eddie C. Pompa. Eddie has more than 30 years of NDT experience from working in aerospace, oil and gas, and education. He currently shares his NDT knowledge with college students during evening classes. You may know Eddie from his artwork. He’s the creator of NDT Heroes—comics made with NDT physics principles in mind and featuring heroes such as Captain Capillary and Magna and villains such as Slag and Arc Strike.

In this episode, Emilie chats with Jeri Short. Jeri found NDT through her willingness to learn. When an NDT company she was working for was short on staff, she volunteered to learn on the spot and give liquid penetrant a try. Now Jeri is a certified CP-189 Level II for visual inspection (VT), magnetic particle inspection (MT), penetrant testing (PT), and ultrasonic testing (UT), a Level III Protective Coating Inspector (PCI), and a Fireproofing Special Inspector. Listen in as Jeri shares the...

In this episode, Emilie chats with Jeri Short. Jeri found NDT through her willingness to learn. When an NDT company she was working for was short on staff, she volunteered to learn on the spot and give liquid penetrant a try. Now Jeri is a certified CP-189 Level II for visual inspection (VT), magnetic particle inspection (MT), penetrant testing (PT), and ultrasonic testing (UT), a Level III Protective Coating Inspector (PCI), and a Fireproofing Special Inspector. Listen in as Jeri shares the...

In this episode of InspectTech, Emilie’s guest is self-proclaimed NDT geek Marius Purcell. A Corporate NDT Level 3 who holds four ISO 9712 certifications, Marius is also sci-fi nerd who loves video games, nerf guns, and LEGO. For him, NDT and nerdiness is all interconnected. The array of sciences involved with NDT sparked a passion in Marius, fueled by an already existing love for physics and applied sciences, both within the industrial and medical sectors. Listen in to hear Marius talk about...

In this episode, Emilie talks with Xavier Quintanilla from Quasset. Xavier leads as the business development manager in North America and oversees day-to-day operations at the Quasset Innovation Hub in Houston, Texas. Listen in as Xavier and Emilie take a dive into innovative solutions in the world of robotics for nondestructive testing (NDT) as they discuss the SPRINT Robotics Collaborative.

In this episode, John Pariseau shares stories with Emilie from his illustrious nondestructive testing (NDT) career. John has over 20 years of experience in the piping, hydraulic, bridge, pressure vessel, and military industries as a welding and industrial coating inspector and as an NDT instructor. He also volunteers on national committees including for ASNT, AWS, ASTM, and the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE). In 2018, the American Welding Society (AWS) gave John an award...

In this episode of InspectTech, Emilie introduces us to Brent Moulton. Brent is one of ASNT’s “Faces of NDT.” He was selected to represent our field and spread the word about the importance of nondestructive testing. Brent shares his story with us: how he got his start as an NDT inspector, his interesting career path, which has taken him all the way to Alaska, and how he wound up teaching NDT to others. He also talks about the mentors who provided him guidance and support along the way. If...

In this special episode, Emilie hosts two leaders of Evident Industrial—formerly Olympus Scientific Solutions—Karen Smith and Arnold Huang. Join their discussion about the launch of Evident and the opportunities that independence from Olympus provides. Emilie covers the frequently asked questions (FAQs) from customers, partners, and employees and deep dives into what to expect in this exciting new chapter.

In this episode, Emilie welcomes Dr. Tim Stevenson. Tim is the development director and cofounder of Ionix, a world leading supplier of piezoelectric and ultrasonic sensors and transducers for extreme environments across a range of applications, including NDT, flow metering, position sensing, condition monitoring, and microfluidics. Emilie and Tim discuss different applications where high temperature sensors can be used, the misconceptions about high temperature inspection in the field, and...

In this episode, Emilie is taking our listeners behind the scenes of manufacturing by discussing a lesser-known facet of building NDT equipment: UX design. Guest Antoine Viau has been with Olympus for five years as our UX designer. Tune in to learn more about his unique role in the NDT industry.