Hands-on training from industry experts: SHM Academy on 4–5 September 2025
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The SHM academy is a short intense training course held in conjunction with the International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring 2025 (IWSHM) in Stanford, California on 4–5 September 2025.
Benefits for trainees
Participants of our SHM Academy course will become familiar with the technologies that are revolutionizing the SHM industry. The course provides:
- Hands-on experience with the most mature technologies that are currently being used for aerospace & non-aerospace sectors
- A guided deep-dive into different standards and guidelines used across industries
- Understand industry needs and opportunities related to SHM
- Certificate of completion, as a stepping stone towards the next step of acquiring basic and expert grade level certification for two SHM techniques
- Understand the major issues and activities necessary for SHM to work safely and efficiently
- Learn about the successful application of SHM solutions in different industries and the critical validation tasks needed to prove viability
The 2-day program of the SHM Academy in detail
Day 1 schedule
| Start time | End time | Training module | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 | 13:00 | Arrival, setup & registration | |
| 13:00 | 13:15 | Welcome & introduction | Welcome & description of the 1.5 day agenda Introduction to Testia |
| 13:15 | 14:00 | Introduction to SHM & SHM technologies | |
| 14:00 | 15:15 | Module 1: Introduction to SHM | Introduction to guidelines and implementation in aerospace industry |
| 15:15 | 15:30 | Coffee break | |
| 15:30 | 16:45 | Module 1: Introduction to SHM standards and guidelines | Introduction to guidelines and implementation in other industries Infrastructure, wind turbines, marine … |
| 16:45 | 17:30 | Q&A and networking | |
| 17:30 | – | Adjourn |
Day 2 schedule
| Start time | End time | Training module | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 | 8:30 | Arrival, setup and welcome | |
| 8:30 | 9:30 | Module 2: SHM sensor & hardware | Introduction to AU-PZT (Acousto-Ultrasonic Piezoelectric Transducer), ScanGenie and SHM Pro, use-case etc (based on module 1 discussion) |
| 9:30 | 10:30 | Module 3: Hands-on sensor installation (test coupons) | Hands-on Installation of SMART Layer™ sensors |
| 10:30 | 11:00 | Coffee break | |
| 11:00 | 12:00 | Module 2: SHM sensor & hardware introduction (practical) | Introduction to CVM technology, use-cases etc (based on module 1 discussion) |
| 12:00 | 13:00 | Lunch break | |
| 13:00 | 15:00 | Module 3: Hands-on sensor installation (test coupons) | Hands on installation of CVM sensors & PM200 familiarization |
| 15:00 | 15:30 | Coffee break | |
| 15:30 | 17:00 | Module 3: Hands-on sensor installation (test coupons) | Revisiting AU-PZT- active & passive modalities (hardware & software training) |
| 17:00 | 17:30 | Q&A and networking | |
| 17:30 | – | Adjourn |
Who should join?
This course is aimed at:
- SHM end-users and industry professionals who want to broaden their knowledge about the most mature SHM technologies
- Aspiring sensor installers who want to kick-off their career with a competitive advantage through the skills acquired in this course.
- Researchers & academics who desire to enrich their theoretic knowledge with practical experience.
Register now for the SHM Academy 2025!
Be sure to apply soon for one of the limited course seats, by contacting Testia’s SHM focal point Aswin Haridas via email! He will be glad to help, in case you have any questions.
The course participant fee is 1,200 € (inlcuding catering).
The course is scheduled for 4 September 2025 (afternoon) and 5 September 2025 (full day).
Location: Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305 USA
The SHM Academy is organised by Testia in partnership with AEM / CVM, Acellent Technologies and DR Engineering. Experts from each of these companies will be present on-site to assist you with the training.
