Stevie Awards Highlight Carestream NDT HPX-ARC Digital Solutions Achievement in Product Innovation

ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 4, 2026 — Carestream NDT, a worldwide provider of digital radiography solutions for nondestructive testing, was named the winner of two Stevie® Awards: a Gold Stevie® Award in the “Business-to-Business Products” Category and a Silver Stevie® Award in the “Achievement in Product Innovation” Category at the 24th Annual American Business Awards®.

“Winning a Gold and Silver Stevie Award is a tremendous honor that we’re really excited about,” said David Chan, Carestream NDT General Manager. “It speaks to the outstanding efforts of our Research and Development and Business teams, and it reflects what we set out to achieve with our HPX-ARC Digital Solutions product line: to push the boundaries of what’s possible in digital radiography to deliver real, practical value for our customers in the field.”

The INDUSTREX HPX-ARC 1025 PH offers an industry leading 2-inch bend diameter and 98µm pixel pitch, allowing inspectors to conform the detector directly to curved surfaces for fast, high-resolution images, faster throughput, and more productive operations.

The INDUSTREX HPX-ARC 1043 PH carries a 4-inch bend diameter and incorporates a 98µm pixel pitch, raising the bar on image clarity, supporting more precise defect recognition and tighter code compliance in a smooth, bendable design.

Over 3,700 nominations from organizations of all sizes and industries were submitted for award consideration this year in a wide range of categories. More than 230 professionals worldwide participated in the judging process to select this year’s Stevie Award Winners.

“HPX-ARC stands out as a truly meaningful innovation, solving real-world inspection challenges with a 2-inch bend capability, high-resolution imaging, and rugged design that delivers clear time and cost savings for customers,” said one of this year’s judges. "With strong market validation, rapid sales momentum, and enthusiastic customer feedback, it’s a standout solution that meaningfully expands the possibilities of digital radiography."

Another judge said, “This is a strong B2B innovation with a clear, real-world problem solved. The bendable detector is genuinely unique, shows solid customer demand, and drives real-time and cost savings. Strong sales result and customer trust make this a standout nomination.”

Nicknamed The Stevies for the Greek word meaning “crowned,” the awards will be presented to winners at a gala ceremony at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York on Tuesday, June 9.

Additional information is available at www.carestream.com/en/us/nondestructive-testing-ndt-solutions.

In addition to its two Stevie® wins, Carestream NDT has also been nominated for a People’s Choice Stevie® Award. The award is determined by public vote, and anyone may cast a ballot through May 22, 2026 via the Stevies’ online voting portal.

Further details on The American Business Awards and the full list of 2026 Stevie winners are available at ABA.StevieAwards.com.

About Carestream Health
Carestream is a worldwide provider of medical imaging systems; X-ray imaging systems for non-destructive testing; and precision contract coating services for a wide range of industrial, medical, electronic, and other applications—all backed by a global service and support network. For more information about the company’s broad portfolio of products, solutions, and services, please contact your Carestream representative or call 1-888-777-2072 or visit www.carestream.com.

About the Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and the new Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes, as well as the people behind them, the Stevies recognizes outstanding workplace performance worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.

Supporting sponsors of The 2026 American Business Awards include Golden Hour Veterinary Telemedicine, Melissa Sones Consulting, Persistent, and SoftPro.

Live in BC? Small business owner? Or maybe you just love NDT?  You might be interested in joining the BC Chapter of CINDE.

We are inviting you to our first BC Chapter of CINDE meeting to be held Tuesday, May 26, 2026 during the NDTiC 2026 Conference at the Fairmont Chateau in Whistler, BC.   

The meeting will start to gather at 6:00 p.m. in the Boardroom (Algonquin Office), with the meeting from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.  Once finished, everyone will move over to the Exhibitor Hall for the Mix 'n Mingle  Everyone is welcome to attend.  Registration is required.  Please log into your CINDE account and click on Task 38 “Purchase Chapter Event Tickets”.

We’re gauging interest in growing the CINDE community on the West Coast and hosting our inaugural BC Chapter event. This is a chance to be involved early and help shape what the Chapter looks like from the start.

We know people are busy with work, family, and life in general. BC Chapter CINDE events are meant to be short, focused, and worth your time — not all-day commitments. Expect networking with people in the field, practical technical talks, and knowledge-sharing, delivered in a way that fits into real schedules. The goal is to make the most of the time you choose to give, in person or online.

Whether you’re a Level III looking to share experience, a trainee building your network, or someone who’s simply passionate about advancing NDT in Western Canada, this chapter is being built with you in mind.

If this sounds like something you’d want to be part of, we’d love to hear from you. 

Contact Tim Willard at info@threeleafndt.com for more information.

New certification offering strengthens CWB Group’s leadership in non-destructive testing (NDT) and supports Canada’s highest standards in inspection and safety.

The CWB Group is pleased to announce the launch of Ultrasonic Testing (UT) certification under the CGSB Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Personnel Certification program (CAN/CGSB-48.9712-2022).

With UT certification now available at Levels 1, 2, and 3, inspectors across Canada can validate their expertise in one of the industry’s most vital methods for ensuring the integrity of engineering materials, components, and welded structures.

CWB NDT Certification provides:

• Recognized Excellence: Third-party certification widely acknowledged by employers, regulators, and professional peers.
• Support Every Step: Resources, technical support, and clear guidance
• through every phase of certification.
• Fast Results: Fast results through our efficient application process. Accelerate your path to the future

UT certification joins CWB’s existing portfolio of initial certification, recertification and renewal of CGSB NDT methods, which include Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Penetrant Testing (PT), and soon-to-be-added Eddy Current (ET) and Radiographic Testing (RT).

“The addition of Ultrasonic Testing certification reflects our commitment to supporting Canada’s growing need for highly skilled NDT professionals,” said Patrick Ho, Director, NDT Certification. “This expansion strengthens industry confidence, reduces risk, and creates clear pathways for inspectors to grow their careers under Canadian standards.”

To become certified, candidates must have completed CAN/CGSB-48.9712-specific training (ie. from a CWB Recognized Training Organization (RTO)) in the past 10 years, meet vision and experience requirements, and pass both written and practical examinations at an Authorized Examination Centre (AEC).

Learn more and apply today: https://www.cwbgroup.org/services/certification/non-destructive-testing-ndt-personnel-certification 

 

Cette nouvelle offre en matière de certification renforce le leadership du Groupe CWB dans le domaine des Essais Non Destructifs (END) et soutient les normes les plus élevées au Canada en matière d’inspection et de sécurité.

Le Groupe CWB est heureux d'annoncer le lancement de la certification relatif au contrôle par ultrasons (UT) dans le cadre du programme de certification du personnel en essais non destructifs (END) selon la norme CAN/ONGC-48.9712-2022.

Grâce à la certification UT désormais disponible pour les niveaux 1, 2 et 3, les inspecteurs de partout au Canada peuvent valider leur expertise dans l’une des méthodes les plus importantes de l’industrie pour assurer l’intégrité des matériaux d’ingénierie, des composants et des structures soudées.

CWB Certification END fournit:

• Une excellence reconnue: Certification par un tiers largement reconnue par les employeurs, les organismes de réglementation et les pairs professionnels.
• Du soutien à chaque étape: Ressources, assistance technique et conseils éclairés à chaque étape de la certification.
• Des résultats rapides: Des résultats rapides grâce à notre processus de demande de certification efficace. Accélérez votre parcours vers le futur

La certification UT rejoint le portfolio existant du CWB en matière de certification initiale, de recertification et de renouvellement des méthodes END ONGC, qui comprennent le contrôle par ressuage (PT), LE contrôle par magnétoscopie (MT), le contrôle radiographique (RT) et le contrôle par courants de Foucault (ET) 

''L’ajout de la certification en contrôle par ultrasons témoigne de notre engagement à répondre aux besoins croissants du Canada de professionnels hautement qualifiés en END'', a déclaré Patrick Ho, Directeur de la certification en END. ''Cet élargissement renforce la confiance de l’industrie, réduit les risques et crée des perspectives claires pour que les inspecteurs puissent rehausser leur carrière selon les normes canadiennes.''

Pour obtenir la certification, les candidats doivent avoir suivi une formation spécifique CAN/ONGC-48.9712 (c.-à-d. auprès d’un Organisme de Formation Reconnu par le CWB (OFR)) au cours des 10 dernières années; satisfaire aux exigences en matière de vision et d’expérience, et réussir les examens écrits et pratiques dans un Centre d’Examen Autorisé (CEA).

Pour en savoir davantage et appliquer dès aujourd'hui: https://www.cwbgroup.org/services/certification/non-destructive-testing-ndt-personnel-certification