World Conference surpasses all expectations

摘要

This is the first issue of the ICNDT Journal since the 18th World Conference in Durban, South Africa. We had high hopes that the South African Institute of NDT (SAINT) would run a successful event, and our hopes were surpassed! From the reports and statistics elsewhere in this Journal you can judge that the 18th WCNDT was among the most successful ever. On behalf of ICNDT, its members and the attendees at the conference and exhibition, I wish to thank Manfred Johannes, the World Conference President, and his team of 'SAINTS'! Special mention is due to Professor Arthur Every (who organised a superb technical programme, notable for its keynote lectures and invited speakers) and Butch Davies (who recruited exhibitors and sponsors). A very special mention is due for Giuseppe Nardoni, former Chairman of ICNDT, who facilitated the presence of Nobel Prize winner Sir Harold Kroto.