20th World Conference on Non-Destructive Testing (20th WCNDT)
On May 27-31, 2024, the long-awaited 20th World Conference and Exhibition on Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) was held in Incheon, South Korea.
The event was organized by The International Committee of NDT and The Korean Society of NDT and took place in the center of business district of the Icheon city - Songdo Convensia. The area of the exhibition hall was more than 12.000 square meters.
230 companies-exhibitors demonstrated the latest innovations in NDT field for aerospace, railway, oil and gas, machinery and other industrial sectors. OKOndt GROUP was among the participants. Its booth was located in the center of the exhibition hall.
OKOndt GROUP presented portable devices, automatic and high-speed testing systems, such as:
Portable devices:
- Eddycon C/CL - eddy current flaw detectors;
- Sonocon BL - ultrasonic flaw detector;
- eddy current and ultrasonic probes;
- calibration blocks;
Automatic and high-speed testing systems:
- SMARTSCAN FA- automatic eddy current system for aircraft wheel inspection;
- OKOSCAN 73HS - high-speed ultrasonic rail testing system;
- Eddy current double rail flaw detector ETS2-73;
- Ultrasonic single rail flaw detector UDS2-77.
During the 5 days of the exhibition, OKOndt GROUP met with American, Singaporean, South Korean, Indian partners, partners from Saudi Arabia, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Italy, Norway, Taiwan, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Australia, Malaysia, South Africa, Argentine.
A bunch of business contacts with potential clients has been established, which shows the growing interest towards OKOndt GROUP`s products.
Over 3.000 people from 80 countries attended the 20th WCNDT.
The Korean Society of NDT organized the Cultural Night where all exhibitors and conference delegates had an opportunity to taste authentic Korean dishes, take part in traditional Korean games, and enjoy the performance of Korean taekwondo team.
We are grateful to Korean Society of NDT for the amazing organization, great conditions for conducting the 20th WCNDT and the opportunity to get to know the traditions and culture of South Korea.
The 21st WCNDT hosting country in 2028 is Argentine. The Argentinean Society of NDT has invited the participants to Buenos Aires where the international event will take place.
The team of OKOndt GROUP is looking forward to the 21th WCNDT in Buenos Aires, Argentine in 2028.
