The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing or BINDT is a professional body for engineers and other technical professionals involved in non-destructive testing and condition monitoring in the United Kingdom. The institute was founded in 1976, by amalgamation of the Society of Non-Destructive Examination (SONDE) and the NDT Society of Great Britain (NDTS), which were both founded in 1954.[1]
BINDT maintains PCN (Personnel Certification in Non-Destructive Testing). PCN is a personnel certification scheme in NDT methods, welding inspection and condition monitoring, which is accredited by UKAS according to ISO 17024.[3] PCN certification schemes for the major NDT methods conform to BS EN ISO 9712 (2012).[4] PCN condition monitoring certification schemes in Vibration Analysis, Acoustic Emission, Infrared Thermography and Lubrication Management and Analysis conform to the appropriate parts of ISO 18436.[5]
BINDT also publishes "NDT News". This is a trade magazine for NDT, inspection, condition monitoring and quality practitioners. It is sent free of charge to its members and to PCN certified personnel.
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