Rick Lopez, NDT Competency Lead for John Deere, recently presented at the Central Iowa chapter’s October meeting, attracting a robust audience of 26 attendees, including many undergraduate students. His talk, titled “Heavy Off-Road Industrial NDT Applications,” provided a comprehensive overview of the diverse inspection methods employed by manufacturers in the agriculture, construction, road building, and turf care sectors. Rick detailed various non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques, such as eddy current, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, X-ray diffraction, ultrasound, and fluorescent penetrant, highlighting their applications, advantages, and limitations. He emphasized the importance of quickly identifying defects without the need for disassembly, which can be time-consuming. Following his engaging presentation, attendees enjoyed complimentary food and beverages while discussing the costs and time requirements associated with the different NDT methods. Additionally, several professors from CNDE conducted demonstrations of various NDT techniques to further enhance the learning experience. Overall, the event successfully combined valuable insights with practical demonstrations, fostering a deeper understanding of NDT practices.