How ASNT and Matican Group Are Exploring AI’s Future in NDT
When you board a plane, cross a bridge, or switch on the lights at home, you probably
don’t think about the hidden checks that make these everyday actions safe.
For more than 70 years, the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) has been the global authority setting the standards that keep this profession precise and trustworthy.
A Safer World, Together
Behind the scenes, a field is constantly at work called, Nondestructive Testing (NDT)
NDT is the science of inspecting materials and structures — like airplane wings, oil pipelines, or power plant welds — for hidden cracks or weaknesses without damaging them. Think of it as a medical check-up for machines and infrastructure. Instead of breaking things apart to test them, technicians use tools like ultrasound, X-rays, or magnetic scans to “see inside” and confirm everything is sound.
AI Meets One of the World’s Most
Demanding Professions
Artificial Intelligence is everywhere right now, from chatbots to creative tools. But in industries like NDT — where lives and global safety are on the line — AI must prove it can be more than a trend. It must be accurate, accountable, and reliable.
That’s where Matican Group and its AIS Framework come in.
At the ASNT Annual Conference 2025 — “Access Granted” — in Orlando, Florida this October, the two organizations will present something entirely new:
The world’s first Pre-Trained Assistant (PTA) Employee in NDT.
What Makes This Different?
Unlike the “AI agents” that can be spun up in minutes with prompts and templates, this system is built for a field where mistakes are not an option.
The PTA Employee is designed to act less like a chatbot and more like a digital teammate — one that learns the rules, follows the standards, and works alongside human technicians. Instead of improvising, it clarifies instructions, refuses unsafe requests, and provides guidance grounded in professional requirements.
In other words, it doesn’t just answer questions,
it supports technicians in doing their jobs more safely and effectively.
Collaboration for Global Safety
This collaboration is about more than technology.
It’s about a shared vision: that AI, if developed responsibly, can help strengthen industries that keep the world safe.
From aviation to energy, infrastructure to defense, NDT is a profession that quietly protects billions of lives every day. By introducing the first PTA Employee here, ASNT and Matican Group are showing what it means to combine innovation with accountability.
The message is simple:
If AI can work in NDT, it can be trusted anywhere.
Looking Ahead
The unveiling at ASNT 2025 is only the beginning.
The PTA Employee in NDT is a glimpse of how AI could be integrated into critical industries worldwide — always as a collaborator, never as a replacement.
It’s a step toward a future where,
humans and digital assistants share the same goals: safety, reliability, and progress.
ASNT Annual Conference 2025 — “Access Granted” | Orlando, Florida | October 6–9, 2025
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