Field-Based Nondestructive Examination (NDE): What It Is and Why It Matters

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Field-Based Nondestructive Examination (NDE): What It Is and Why It Matters

Key Takeaways: 

  • Nondestructive Examination (NDE) allows teams to evaluate materials and structures without causing damage, directly on the jobsite.
  • Field-based NDE provides real-time insights that help identify issues early.
  • Braun Intertec’s certified technicians, industry experts, and advanced technologies deliver accurate results that support safety, compliance, and quality. 

 

Nondestructive Examination (NDE) is a group of analysis techniques used to evaluate materials, components, and systems, without causing damage. In the field, these methods allow teams to assess conditions in real time, helping projects stay on schedule while maintaining safety and quality. 

At Braun Intertec, our NDE experts work directly on project sites across the country, delivering on-the-spot inspection and testing services that help identify issues early and keep construction and infrastructure projects moving forward. 

 

Comprehensive NDE Services 

Braun Intertec delivers a wide range of nondestructive examination services directly in the field, providing real-time insights where they matter most: on your job site. Our capabilities include ultrasonic testing (conventional shear wave, PAUT, and TOFD), radiographic testing (including X-ray and computerized radiography), infrared/thermography, magnetic particle, and liquid penetrant inspections, all performed with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

Our teams also specialize in visual inspections, firestop and bolting inspections, positive material identification (PMI), and ground penetrating radar (GPR), supporting everything from active construction sites to in-service infrastructure. For more complex evaluations, our fieldwork is backed by advanced technical expertise and additional testing capabilities, ensuring accurate results and informed decision-making at every stage of your project. 

 

Trusted Expertise and Certifications 

In the field, experience and qualifications matter. Braun Intertec’s NDE technicians are highly trained and certified to perform inspections safely and accurately in active project environments. Our team includes Level I, II, and III certified technicians, AWS-CWI inspectors, API-certified inspectors (510, 570, 653), and ICC-certified special inspectors.

Supported by accreditations such as A2LA for NDT and additional certifications including NAS 410, NADCAP, NACE, and SSPC, our professionals are equipped to meet rigorous industry standards, delivering dependable results wherever the job takes them.

 

By bringing advanced NDE capabilities directly to the field, Braun Intertec helps prevent failures and extend the lifespan of critical components. Our responsive teams and real-time insights empower smarter decisions from start to finish. Contact us to learn how our field-tested NDE solutions can support your next project. 

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