Over 1,000 visitors took advantage of the exhibition and appraised themselves of a vast range of the latest NDT equipment on display from more than 80 exhibitors, while the free tuition sessions, commercial presentations and practical demonstrations proved extremely popular.
Paul Fidgeon, chair of BINDT's Trade & Industry Committee, said: “This year’s Materials Testing exhibition was the biggest ever, with no less than 82 exhibitors promoting their wares and interfacing with their markets.
“On top of that there were two parallel informative sessions running on the exhibition floor and a practical workshop area that proved very attractive for NDT technicians, so there was a lot to reward the visitor. Hence it comes as no surprise that the visitor numbers were the highest for many years. Exhibitors report that they were exceptionally satisfied with the quality and quantity of the many enquiries received. I look forward to planning for Materials Testing 2019.”
NDT 2017 – the annual British Conference on NDT – ran alongside the exhibition and also attracted excellent numbers and provided an opportunity to learn about innovations from around the world.
This year’s conference focused on three key challenges: finding better ways to test composites, the lightweight materials that are now used in everything from cars and planes to buildings and bridges; how to inspect 3D printed components that are increasingly used in manufacturing; and how best to inspect wind turbines in line with the growth of the alternative energy sector.
