The theme for the National Seminar of the Indian Society for Non-Destructive Testing
2002 emphasises the dynamic nature of NDE and its active contribution to Advanced 
Engineering. 

Predict. Assure. Improve. 

These words reflect on the process that NDE can trigger and must constantly aspire to
-that of not just finding defects in materials but playing an active role in the building of 
innovative technologies. 

NDE2002 is without doubt, the most important event on Non Destructive Testing and 
Evaluation in South Asia in 2002. It features not just a contemporary and comprehensive
seminar programme of lectures, presentations and tutorials but an exhibition on 
state-of-the-art NDT equipment, products and services - the NDEXPO. Four tutorials with
international experts precede the conference. The presentations document the 
state-of-the-art in NDT and NDE. 

The theme for NDE 2002 touches on a variety of Non Destructive activities: Predicting 
materials behaviour and the life of industrial and civil structures and plants. Assuring the
quality of components and safe operations. Improving the reliability of products and 
increasing scientific understanding of the discipline. 

NDE2002 specifically targets traditional areas of NDE for metals, ceramics and polymers
but also pays attention to Civil Engineering NDE applications of concrete structures, 
bridges and roads. 

NDE2002 is an event of global importance with over 800  delegates from India and 
abroad from all branches of manufacturing, mining, aerospace, power and petrochemical
industries as well as from the military, research establishments and universities. It 
aspiresto foster a sustained vision for our future development.