AEND

The Spanish Association of Non-Destructive Testing (AEND) is a civil association, of indefinite duration, non-profit and with its own legal personality, which brings together the different natural and legal persons related to non-destructive testing (NDT). It was established on September 27, 1988, at an Assembly held during the events of the VI Congress in Vigo of the CC-NDT. On December 23, 1997, CERTIAEND (NDT Certification Body) was accredited by the National Accreditation Entity (ENAC) for the certification of personnel in Non-Destructive Testing in accordance with the UNE EN-473:1993 standard.

Mission

We promote professional development and continuous training in the field of Non-Destructive Testing, as well as the certification of NDT personnel through the CERTIAEND certification body.

Vision

We want to continue to be leaders in teaching NDT at all levels and for all types of public and private entities, contributing to the continuous improvement of the staff that performs Non-Destructive Testing. We aspire to be a reference in the promotion of professional excellence to guarantee an ethical, sustainable application adapted to everyday challenges.

Activities

• Training in non-destructive testing: Ensure that students acquire the necessary skills to apply NDT effectively.
• Certification of NDT personnel: Verify and certify that people have the necessary skills and abilities to perform tasks at the corresponding level and method.
• Dissemination of NDT: Publication of content and organization of events where knowledge is shared between NDT experts.
• Organization of conferences and congresses.
• Participation in international projects: Collaboration in national and international initiatives.