The Foundation...
- Gathers information on the nondestructive testing industry.
- Conducts educational needs assessments among employers.
- Evaluates testing and evaluation techniques.
- Envisions market changes that will affect the market in the next generation.
The research supported by the Foundation has a global view and focuses primarily on applications and the development of new NDT techniques. The Foundation also develops its own research agenda, in accordance with the interests of the Foundation donors.
The Foundation provides a source for the sponsorship of applications research in nondestructive testing. Through well-designed peer review processes, the Foundation serves as the distribution and grant monitoring entity for company funders who want to support certain research programs. By creating a pool of funds in the research area, the Foundation brings appropriate resources to address important issues, Of primary interest to the Foundation is research that focuses on the safety of the manufacturing process, especially the quality of the materials and evaluation of the useful life of products that impact public safety.
Disseminating the results of research to the NDT industry and to the public is of great importance. Providing access to new and existing research in a searchable database is essential. Publishing important safety information in a manner that can be understood by the public and their elected officials is also important.