The American Society for Nondestructive Testing

What The American Society for Nondestructive Testing does

The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) is a 501(c)-style nonprofit professional membership society founded in 1941 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. It serves the global nondestructive testing (NDT) workforce across aerospace, defense, energy, and manufacturing verticals through a bundled ecosystem of products: individual/group memberships at four tiers ($0–$225/year), ISO 9712-aligned ASNT certifications (Level II/III), continuing education (webinars, eLearning, instructor-led training, and the ASNT Houston training facility), the Materials Evaluation peer-reviewed journal distributed to 97 countries, the Research in Nondestructive Evaluation journal, the Chat NDT podcast, NDT ProTracker (hour-tracking SaaS), and the Anita AI Assistant for NDT knowledge retrieval. ASNT also operates an annual conference attracting 2,200+ attendees, a research symposium, the MFPT conference, and co-hosts NDT Week with ASTM International and the American Welding Society.

Revenue is generated through recurring memberships and subscriptions (membership, journal subscriptions at $49–$295/year), per-course and certification fees (webinars free to $29, eLearning $49–$99, certification prep $800–$2,200), event registrations ($399–$1,099), advertising/sponsorship (Materials Evaluation reaches 13,000+ readers), and the ASNT Store for publications and merchandise. Distribution is multi-channel: a self-serve member portal (MyASNT), the Forj LMS-powered education platform, an Authorized Training Organization (ATO) reseller network, geographic sections across the US and India, and Preferred Brand partners (Evident, Eddyfi, Carestream, TPAC). The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and operates wholly-owned subsidiaries ASNT Certification Services LLC, ASNT India, and the ASNT Foundation (workforce development); it also acquired NDT Classroom in February 2023 to expand digital training. ASNT runs 51–100 employees with no disclosed investors, parent company, or publicly reported revenue.

Name

The American Society for Nondestructive Testing

Legal name

The American Society for Nondestructive Testing Inc.

Website

https://asnt.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ASNT is a 1941-founded nonprofit professional society serving the global nondestructive testing community through membership, ISO 9712-aligned certification, continuing education, the Materials Evaluation journal, and major conferences, with operations across the US, Canada, and India.

Ownership category

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Product category

Professional Certification and Membership Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Welding Inspection, QA/QC & NDT Prep Training (e.g., CWI) (EDAOADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Training Delivery Services (Onsite/Virtual Instruction, Workshops, Coaching) (BPAEANAN), Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Inspection Services (IMAIACAI), Nondestructive Testing (NDT) for Aircraft (EDAOAFAI), Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN)

Keywords

• Nondestructive testing certification
• NDT professional membership
• NDT education and training
• NDT industry standards
• NDT technical publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees at multiple tiers: Professional ($110/year), Pro Plus ($225/year), Associate (Free), and Lifetime ($1,600 one-time). Group memberships available for organizations at tiered pricing.
2. Certification Services: Fees for NDT certification examinations and recertification services across multiple methods and levels (Level II, Level III), including ASNT 9712 and traditional ASNT NDT certifications.
3. Education and Training: Revenue from online courses, webinars, instructor-led trainings, certification prep courses, and the ASNT Houston training facility. Course fees range from free to $2,200 depending on format and duration.
4. Events and Conferences: Registration fees for annual conferences, symposiums, and topical events. Professional member rates $799-$999, non-members $899-$1,099, students $399.
5. Publications: Revenue from Materials Evaluation subscriptions ($195/year nonmembers, $49/year for members print add-on), single copies ($18.75-$25), and other ASNT publications including books and research papers.
6. Advertising and Sponsorship: Advertising space in Materials Evaluation journal reaching 13,000+ readers, online advertising, event sponsorships, and exhibitor opportunities at ASNT conferences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ASNT operates as a professional membership society for the nondestructive testing (NDT) community, providing individual and group memberships, ISO 9712-aligned and traditional NDT personnel certification (Level II/III), instructor-led and online education across NDT methods (UT, RT, PT, MT, VT, ET), industry conferences, peer-reviewed journals (Materials Evaluation, RNDE), and digital tools (NDT ProTracker, Anita AI Assistant) for career and knowledge management.

Product overview

ASNT operates as a professional membership organization offering a comprehensive ecosystem of products and services for nondestructive testing professionals. The core offerings include ASNT Membership (Professional, Pro Plus, Associate, and Lifetime tiers), ASNT Certifications (ASNT 9712 and ASNT NDT Level II/III programs, plus specialized certifications like CWI and IRRSP), and ASNT Education Courses (webinars, eLearning, instructor-led trainings, and certification prep courses). ASNT Houston serves as the physical training hub, while Materials Evaluation and RNDE are peer-reviewed journals. The product portfolio extends to NDT ProTracker (hour tracking app), Anita AI Assistant (knowledge retrieval tool), The Source (content hub), and ASNT Connect (community portal). Events include the annual ASNT Conference, Research Symposium, MFPT, and NDT Week. The 2023 acquisition of NDT Classroom expanded digital training capabilities. ASNT Foundation supports workforce development through outreach and scholarships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ASNT Membership Tiered membership program (Professional $110/year, Pro Plus $225/year, Associate Free, Lifetime $1,600, Group memberships for organizations) providing individual NDT professionals and companies with access to certifications, publications, event discounts, networking, and professional development resources.
• ASNT Certifications Industry-leading NDT personnel certification programs including ASNT 9712 (ISO 9712-aligned Level II/III), ASNT NDT Level II/III, Certified Welding Inspector Level II, IRRSP, ISQ Oil & Gas, and Naval Shipbuilders NDT Level III, with points-based recertification for individual NDT practitioners.
• ASNT Education Courses Professional development courses including webinars, eLearning, instructor-led trainings, and certification prep programs covering NDT methods such as ultrasonic, radiographic, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, visual, and electromagnetic testing, with corporate/group discounts available.
• ASNT Houston Training Facility Physical training facility in Houston, Texas, equipped with labs and hands-on learning tools, serving as a central hub for in-person NDT training, certification delivery, and professional development.
• Materials Evaluation Journal Monthly peer-reviewed technical journal covering NDT research, methods, and industry applications, distributed to 13,000+ readers in 97 countries with print and digital subscription options ($49-$195/year).
• Research in Nondestructive Evaluation (RNDE)

Quantifiable outcome

• ASNT 2025 conference drew more than 2,200 industry professionals
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ASTM InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 January 2026Co-host of inaugural NDT Week 2026 with ASNT and AWS. More than 150 industry leaders gathered at AWS headquarters in Miami, Florida, for the four-day collaborative event focused on integrating AI into established standards, with committees working on method alignment, exam development, and long-term strategy.
• American Welding Society (AWS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 January 2026Co-host of inaugural NDT Week 2026 with ASNT and ASTM. The four-day event held at AWS headquarters in Miami focused on AI integration into standards and industry alignment.
• BattellecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 August 2025ASNT Foundation awarded a STEM Innovation Grant from Battelle as part of a $1.2 million investment supporting Central Ohio nonprofit organizations dedicated to STEM education. Grant funds distribution of 500 'Ultrasound in a Box' kits to after-school programs for middle school students.
• NDT ClassroomcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2023ASNT acquired NDT Classroom, a provider of online NDT training programs, to expand ASNT's training offerings and improve access to professional development resources for NDT professionals.
• Carestream NDTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred brand partner of ASNT, featured on the ASNT website partners section.
• EvidentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred brand partner of ASNT, featured on the ASNT website partners section.
• Eddyfi TechnologiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred brand partner of ASNT, featured on the ASNT website partners section.
• TPAC (The Phased Array Company)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred brand partner of ASNT, featured on the ASNT website partners section.
• American Welding Society (AWS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with AWS on the Building Skills Together: NDT Apprenticeships webinar and National Guidelines development for NDT apprenticeship standards.
• Jobs for the Future (JFF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in workforce development initiative for NDT apprenticeships, providing guidance on launching apprenticeship programs and promoting diversity in skilled trades.
• Safal PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in workforce development and apprenticeship initiatives, helping companies develop talent pipelines and turn jobs into careers through Registered Apprenticeship programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• ASQ (American Society for Quality): ASQ is a professional membership body for quality professionals offering certifications (CQE, CQA), training, publications, and events. It is a broad incumbent serving overlapping quality and inspection workforce segments with similar member-driven economics.
• IACET (International Association for Continuing Education & Training): IACET is an accreditation body that authorizes continuing education and training providers, including ASNT's Authorized Training Organizations. It is a broad incumbent setting the standards for the credentialing ecosystem ASNT participates in.
• ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers): ASME is a much larger engineering professional society offering standards, certification (including pressure vessel and nuclear codes), publications, and conferences. It is a broad incumbent with overlapping industrial inspection and certification authority.
• AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance): AMPP (formerly NACE International) is a larger professional society offering certification, publications, and training for corrosion and materials protection, with significant overlap in industrial inspection workforce. It is a broad incumbent serving adjacent inspection disciplines.

Direct peers

• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Zerstörungsfreie Prüfung (DGZfP): DGZfP is the German Society for Non-Destructive Testing, providing NDT certification, training, and standards at a national level. It is directly comparable as a peer NDT professional society serving the European industrial market.
• ASTM International: ASTM International is a globally recognized standards development organization that co-hosts NDT Week 2026 with ASNT. It is directly comparable as a peer membership-based standards, certification, and publications body serving engineering and materials communities.
• British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT): BINDT is the UK-based chartered professional body for NDT, offering certifications, publications, and events analogous to ASNT. It is the most direct international peer, providing NDT-specific credentials (PCN), training, and a member journal.
• American Welding Society (AWS): AWS is a professional society for welding that co-hosts NDT Week 2026 with ASNT and collaborates on NDT apprenticeship standards. It is directly comparable as a member-driven credentialing and education organization in an adjacent industrial trade.
• International Institute of Welding (IIW): IIW is an international federation for welding and joining, providing harmonized qualification systems used by ASNT's welding inspector community. It is directly comparable as a peer body issuing credentials and standards for welding-related inspection.

Emerging players

• NDE Institute (NDEI / NDT Academy): NDE Institute is an emerging for-profit training provider offering NDT certification prep and continuing education courses online. It represents the kind of agile, digitally native competitor that could pressure ASNT's education revenue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/asntinfo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asntinfo
• Instagraminstagram.com/asntinfo
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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A1 record

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