In the world of non-destructive testing (NDT), qualification alone is not enough. True value comes from competence, confidence, and hands-on expertise. This is a principle that Lavender International lives by — and one that underpins its long-standing partnership with Evident.

A Practical Partnership Focused on Competence

Lavender International is a specialist provider of NDT training, examination, and consultancy services, with a strong reputation for producing technicians who are not just certified, but genuinely capable in real-world applications. Its collaboration with Evident is built on this shared philosophy.

Rather than a purely transactional relationship, the partnership is a hands-on, practical collaboration, ensuring that training reflects the realities technicians face in the field. By working closely together, Lavender and Evident help bridge the gap between theory, qualification, and practical inspection competence.

Supporting Training with the Right Technology

Evident supports Lavender International by supplying a broad range of NDT equipment, covering everything from foundational techniques to advanced ultrasonic inspection.

Lavender trainees gain hands-on experience with:

• Conventional ultrasonic flaw detectors
• Eddy current testing systems
• Advanced phased array solutions, including the OmniScan™ X4

This range allows Lavender to deliver training across multiple applications, including corrosion mapping, weld inspection, TFM applications, and PCI, ensuring technicians are exposed to the same technologies they will encounter in industry.

Long-Term Trust in the OmniScan Platform

Lavender International has been using OmniScan instruments for over 25 years, and the evolution of the platform has been a key benefit for both instructors and trainees.

With each generation, technology has become:

• More technically advanced
• More refined in performance
• More intuitive and interactive in its user interface

The OmniScan X4 in particular stands out for its clear workflow and logical setup process, where each tab guides the user through the information needed to achieve an optimal inspection configuration. This makes it an ideal tool not only for experienced inspectors, but also for those developing their skills.

Designed for Ease of Use — at Every Experience Level

From the perspective of NDT and NDE professionals, usability is critical. Evident products are designed with this in mind, offering:

• Quick and straightforward setup
• Intuitive menu navigation
• Clearly positioned controls and buttons

Even users with limited prior experience can adapt quickly, while more advanced users benefit from efficient data review and live analysis directly on the instrument. Simple features, such as intuitive data scrolling and review, make a real difference in both training and field environments.

Listening, Learning, and Improving Together

One of the greatest strengths of the Evident–Lavender partnership is the two-way flow of feedback. Lavender instructors and technicians bring extensive experience across multiple industries, providing valuable insight into real inspection challenges.

Through this collaboration:

• Evident gains direct customer feedback to inform product development
• Lavender can access test samples, equipment loans, and technical support
• Both teams benefit from shared knowledge and practical experience

This ongoing dialogue helps ensure that Evident’s features and functions continue to support the applications and inspection challenges that customers face daily.

A Perfect Match for High-Quality NDT Training

With responsive technical support, access to expertise, and a shared commitment to excellence, Evident and Lavender International form a partnership that directly benefits the NDT community.

By combining industry-leading technology with expert-led training, Lavender ensures its technicians leave not only qualified, but confident, competent, and ready for real-world inspection challenges.

Evident is proud to support Lavender International — a partner that truly understands what it means to deliver high-quality NDT training.