NDT and Advanced NDT

DEKRA offers you a fully comprehensive range of expert NDT services, worldwide.

Non-destructive material testing plays a vital role in many industries. Alongside traditional testing techniques, DEKRA offers a wide range of special testing methods. Our inspectors are specialists in their field and will always present you with a reliable test result, as well as advising on whether further testing is necessary in any given evaluation situation.

  • Full program of Conventional, Advanced and Mechanized NDT
  • Over 2,000 DEKRA inspectors worldwide
  • All inspectors trained and accredited to the latest international quality standards
  • Customized testing procedures available on request
DEKRA is a leading global provider of non-destructive materials testing (NDT). We ensure uniform quality standards at the highest level for conventional, advanced and mechanized NDT procedures.
Thanks to our harmonized training standards and professional project management, DEKRA can carry out major test projects at short notice. With around 2,000 directly employed DEKRA inspectors worldwide, this is largely possible without the need for external support.
To ensure that we can meet any customer needs, DEKRA’s NDT inspectors are trained and certified in accordance with ISO 9712, EN 4179 and SNT-TC-1A.
In several countries we have NDT laboratory that are accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025 or ISO/IEC 17020 and many are also certified according to ISO 9001.
Furthermore DEKRA is in specific countries certified for; nuclear testing (for example KTA 1401), aerospace testing (ISO 9100) and railway testing (DIN 27201.7).
DEKRA will be pleased to advise you on the selection of the appropriate non-destructive test method and the preparation of test specifications and instructions. We also refine and develop NDT test procedures in four development laboratories in Europe and optimize test accuracy and efficiency. If you would like advice on a specific testing requirement, please contact your nearest DEKRA expert.
DEKRA is a leading global supplier of non-destructive materials testing (NDT). Thanks to regular knowledge exchange between the various national companies and the harmonized training programs of the DEKRA Industrial Testing Service Division, DEKRA ensures uniform testing quality at the highest level worldwide. This applies equally to conventional NDT tests as well as to special and mechanized test procedures.
Our NDT testing operations have the following permits:
DEKRA Industrial Oy is an inspection agency I009 SFS-EN ISO/IEC 17020 (Type A) accredited by FINAS accrediting service.
DEKRA Finas information
• SFS-EN ISO 9712 / Nordtest personnel qualifications
• SNT-TC-1A (ASME) personnel qualifications
• Registered NDT organisation (NTO), SFS-EN ISO 9712 / Nordtest
• NDT testing agency approved by the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK)
• DNV, thickness measurement
3D Measurements

3D Measurements

Comprehensive assessment with state-of-the-art 3D laser and magnetic technologies to measure tank capacity, identify surface defects and detect floor corrosion.
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Advanced Radiographic Testing

Advanced Radiographic Testing

Highly accurate radiographic testing using environmentally friendly digital detectors to identify defective welds and materials in critical assets.
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Advanced Ultrasonic Testing

Advanced Ultrasonic Testing

Ultrasonic Testing of Materials with Off-the-shelf Equipment, Phased Array, TOFD, Guided Wave, IRIS and EMAT
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Eddy Current Testing

Eddy Current Testing

Non-destructive testing for highly accurate defect coordinate and dimension measurements supporting quality inspection of complex industrial geometries.
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Leak Testing

Leak Testing

Cost-efficient leak testing using bubble emission, pressure change and tracer gas methods to ensure the tightness and safety of vessel components and systems.
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Liquid Penetrant Testing

Liquid Penetrant Testing

Manual, semi-automatic or fully automated visual inspection using recognized liquid penetrant methods to identify defect or corrosion on any non-porous surface.
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Magnetic Particle Testing

Magnetic Particle Testing

Highly sensitive testing method conducted with easily portable equipment to quickly and reliably detect tiny imperfections and produce instant results.
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Online Monitoring of Corrosion and Creep

Online Monitoring of Corrosion and Creep

Digital services providing access to easy-to-use cloud-based or integrated platforms hosting inspection data and documentation for real-time asset oversight.
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Radiographic Testing

Radiographic Testing

Comprehensive services using X- or gamma-rays to detect and display surface or volume defects for more precise product assessment and reliable quality control.
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Ultrasonic Testing

Ultrasonic Testing

Detection and sizing of manufacturer or in service defects with ultrasonic testing used for numerous materials and volumetric inspections in diverse industries.
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