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Practical guides, published research, and industry analysis for NDT engineers, lab managers, and TIC professionals. 36 articles — free, no registration required.
Covering Testing, Inspection & Certification — NDT, LIMS, ISO 17025, accreditation, welding traceability, and more.
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TIC Industry
The Global TIC Industry at a Glance
265 years of Testing, Inspection & Certification — the companies, the scale, and where it's heading.
265 Years of TIC History
Key founding moments — from the first ship register to the global accreditation framework
Founding years. TÜV represents TÜV SÜD (1866), TÜV Nord (1869), and TÜV Rheinland (1872). NATA was the world's first national laboratory accreditation body.
The Global Giants
Revenue figures are approximate, sourced from publicly available annual reports (2023–2024). All company names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. OMS Software has no commercial relationship with any company listed above. Read the full TIC history →
Featured Guides
Insights for the TIC Industry
History of the TIC Industry: Testing, Inspection & Certification from 1760 to Today
From Lloyd's Register in 1760 to a $200B global industry — how TIC became the backbone of global trade.
Read guide NDE 4.0NDE 4.0 & Open-Source Digital Twins: Unlocking Intelligent Data Management
How IoT sensors and open-source platforms are enabling predictive maintenance across bridges, pipelines, and industrial assets.
Read guide LIMSLIMS vs Spreadsheets: Why Testing Labs Need Purpose-Built Software
Five ways spreadsheets fail when labs scale — missed calibrations, version confusion, and audit-day panic.
Read guide AccreditationAccreditation Bodies Worldwide: NABL, NATA, UKAS, A2LA and More
The complete guide to national accreditation bodies — who they are, what they accredit, and how they fit the ILAC framework.
Read guide Asset IntegrityAsset Integrity Management in Oil & Gas: NDT, Welding & the Road to Digital Twins
How oil and gas operators track corrosion, weld records, and statutory inspection across thousands of assets.
Read guide ISO 17025ISO/IEC 17025 Document Control: A Practical Guide for Testing Labs
Clause 8.3 fails when staff can still find and use obsolete documents — here's the right system.
Read guide NATANATA Assessment Preparation: A Step-by-Step Guide for Lab Managers
Prepare for your NATA assessment with a clause-by-clause evidence checklist that assessors actually check.
Read guide ComplianceTop 5 Laboratory Assessment Non-Conformances & How OMS Helps
The same five gaps appear in almost every NABL assessment — all are entirely preventable.
Read guide NDT SoftwareWhy NDT Software Shouldn't Require a Server Room
Cloud-native NDT software exists — months of IT setup is a legacy choice, not a requirement.
Read guide WeldingWPS, PQR, and Welder Qualification Records: Managing Welding Traceability
The chain from welding procedure to individual welder — and why spreadsheets fail at audit time.
Read guide PersonnelNDT Personnel Certification Tracking: Managing Technician Qualifications
An expired technician on a live job is a non-conformance — automated tracking prevents it.
Read guide LIMS3,610 Grades, Zero Manual Entry: How OMS's Acceptance Criteria Database Works
Every material grade and standard pre-loaded — no more typing acceptance criteria into test reports.
Read guideReference Directory
Global Accreditation Bodies
Official websites for national and international laboratory accreditation bodies — 30 bodies across 5 regions.
International
Asia-Pacific
Europe
Middle East & Africa
Knowledge Library
Published Research & Press
Peer-reviewed papers, conference presentations, and press features from the OMS team.
Quality & Process Control in LIMS Software for NDT Laboratories
Pranay Wadyalkar — LMATS Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Australia
How OMS applies process and quality controls — standardised terminology, invalid data prevention, calibration status linking, and personnel certification — to act as a virtual Quality Manager for NDT enterprises.
Pranay Wadyalkar — MD / Business Advisor, OMS Software
From Tata Motors in India to Federal President of AINDT and founder of Australia's leading lab management platform. Three words: Learn, Teach, Delegate.
NDE 4.0 & Digital Twins: Leveraging Open-Source Platforms for Smarter Inspection
Jayant Chandavarkar — CEO, OMS Business Digitalisation Pvt. Ltd, Bengaluru
How open-source digital twins, IoT sensors, and cloud platforms are enabling predictive maintenance across bridges, pipelines, and industrial assets — and why India is positioned to lead this shift.
Not NDE 4.0 but NDE N_Ext for Future Labs
Pranay Wadyalkar — OMS Software, Melbourne, Australia
Why NDE 4.0 won't be adopted until the industry moves beyond fragmented NDT apps to a true eco-system — linking labs, clients, suppliers, accreditation bodies, and regulatory requirements in a single cyber-human platform.
From Manual to Managed: Why NDT Labs Are Transitioning from Spreadsheets to LIMS
Missed calibration dates, version confusion, and hours spent formatting reports — a practical comparison of spreadsheets vs LIMS, and the warning signs it's time to upgrade.
Coming Soon
Free Webinar Series
Free online sessions for lab managers, NDT engineers, and quality professionals. Register your interest and we'll notify you first.
NABL Reassessment Readiness
What assessors actually check during surveillance and reassessment visits — and how to have every record ready before they arrive.
Notify meDigitising NDT Inspection Reports
Moving from paper-based or Excel inspection records to a fully digital, NABL-compliant workflow — without disrupting field operations.
Notify meISO 17025 for New Labs
Clause-by-clause walkthrough of what you need in place before your first NABL assessment — from document control to equipment calibration.
Notify meConferences & Events
Where we show up
Industry presence isn't optional — it's how we stay connected to the problems labs actually face.
NDE 2025 — 35th Annual Conference & Exhibition on Non-Destructive Evaluation
OMS exhibited at India's largest NDT event — India's premier gathering of NDT professionals, equipment manufacturers, and accreditation bodies at Jio World Convention Centre, BKC, Mumbai.
3rd International Conference & Exhibition on NDE 4.0
OMS was the Principal Sponsor of India's premier NDE conference — engaging with industry leaders, ISRO's former Chairman S. Somanath, and NDT professionals from across the country.
More events coming
Free Online Training for
NDT & TIC Professionals
NDT engineers and lab managers shouldn't have to guess how to manage jobs, reports, and calibration records digitally. OMS offers free online training to any professional in the industry — no purchase required, no strings attached.
The training is on-demand and conducted online. Register by email and we'll schedule a session around you.
What's covered
Job Management
Creating and tracking NDT jobs from assignment to completion
Test Reports
Generating NABL-compliant test reports with method-specific templates
Calibration Records
Managing equipment calibration schedules, certificates, and traceability
Personnel & Certifications
Tracking NDT technician qualifications and authorisation status
Document Control
Managing procedures, work instructions, and controlled documents
Audit Readiness
Preparing evidence and records for NABL assessment visits
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Industry Memberships
Indian Society for Non-Destructive Testing
India's primary professional body for NDT. OMS is an active corporate member — engaged with the community that sets NDT standards across the country.
isnt.org.inAmerican Society for Nondestructive Testing
The world's largest NDT organisation with members across 70+ countries. OMS's ASNT membership connects us to global NDT standards, research, and the international inspection community.
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