What Role Does NDT Play in Predictive Maintenance for Critical Infrastructure?

Predictive maintenance is becoming central to how critical infrastructure is managed. From bridges and pipelines to power plants and refineries, operators are under constant pressure to reduce downtime, extend asset life, and prevent failures before they happen.

But where does NDT truly fit into that equation?

Is it still primarily a scheduled inspection tool, or is it evolving into a key contributor to predictive decision-making? Can inspection data genuinely drive maintenance strategies, or is there still a disconnect between what we detect and what gets acted upon?

In this NDT Talks session, experienced industry professionals will discuss the practical realities of using NDT within predictive and condition-based maintenance programs. The conversation will focus on real-world challenges, integration gaps, data interpretation, and what needs to change for NDT to deliver stronger value in asset integrity planning.

This is a live panel discussion designed for inspection professionals, reliability engineers, maintenance leaders, and anyone involved in managing critical infrastructure.

Join the conversation.