The Physics Department of FMIPA UGM held a Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Workshop on September 21-22, 2024. This event marked the first step toward establishing the NDT Center at FMIPA UGM, aimed at enhancing the competencies of physics graduates in the industrial technology sector.
The two-day workshop was attended by lecturers, staff, and students from undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs at UGM’s Physics Department. Additionally, several high school teachers were invited to participate, providing them with insights into promising career opportunities in the NDT field for physics graduates. This workshop was organized in collaboration with the Physics Department of FMIPA UGM, PT Intergy Global Forma, and Fujifilm.
The Dean of FMIPA UGM, Prof. Kuwat Triyana, who opened the event and was also one of the participants, expressed his enthusiasm. “As an NDT workshop participant, I am very excited about the knowledge and skills we have gained over the two days, especially in the theory and practical applications we directly experienced. Our passion for achieving Level 2 even Level 3 certification shows that we are ready to become skilled experts in this field. With the plan to establish the UGM NDT Center and NDT business unit, we have great opportunities to continue growing and contributing to the industry with international standards,” said Prof. Kuwat.
Hadi Siswoyo, S.Pd., a teacher at SMAN 2 Yogyakarta and the Chairman of the Yogyakarta City Physics Teachers’ Association (MGMP), also expressed his appreciation for the event. “The Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Workshop by the Physics Department of FMIPA UGM was truly impressive and of the highest quality. Led by expert speakers and practitioners who seamlessly integrated physics theory with practical applications. It not only advances knowledge but also creates promising career opportunities for the nation’s future. Keep pushing forward, Indonesian physicists!,” he said.
The workshop’s main speaker, Baskan Hanurajie, M.Eng., delivered materials on various non-destructive testing methods, both theoretical and practical. The six methods discussed included Visual Testing (VT), Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Eddy Current Testing (ET), and Radiography Testing (RT). He also explained the career prospects for graduates with NDT Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 certifications, particularly for physics graduates who already possess a strong scientific foundation. On the second day, participants had the opportunity to engage in hands-on practice using NDT testing equipment, guided by teams from the Physics Department, PT Intergy Global Forma, and Fujifilm. The event concluded with an interactive post-test session, which was enthusiastically attended by all participants.
“This workshop, for those of us in the NDT business, is very interesting, especially seeing the enthusiasm and knowledge mastery of the participants. Hopefully, more inspiring workshops like this will be held in the future. Thank you to the UGM Physics Department for facilitating this event,” said Frisco Pratama, Sales Manager of the Industrial Products Division (NDT) at PT Fujifilm Indonesia.
This workshop not only introduced non-destructive testing technologies to the participants but also opened up opportunities for collaboration between academia and industry, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Partnership for the Goals (Goal 17). The workshop is expected to provide physics and geophysics graduates with insight into relevant job opportunities in their field and motivate students to enhance their competencies to compete in an industry increasingly reliant on modern technology, in line with the SDGs’ Quality Education (Goal 4).
Author: Chalis Setyadi
Photo: Frisco Pratama