Welding

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What is a Nadcap Subscriber?

A Subscriber is an aerospace, defense, or space OEM that participates as both a customer and a governing member of the Nadcap program.

Nadcap Meeting June 2025

The Nadcap Meeting Hotel (NH Madrid Eurobuilding) is sold out. An overflow room block has been secured at the NH Habana. Please note the NH Habana requires a minimum of 4 nights booking as well as full pre-payment in advance which is nonrefundable

Nadcap Structure

Nadcap operates as an Industry-Managed Program (IMP) — a unique model where aerospace, defense, and space OEMs (Subscribers) jointly oversee critical process audits across the global supply chain.

Expert Auditors. Trusted Oversight. Stronger Industries.

Celebrating 35 years of auditor expertise and industry excellence, PRI auditors are positioned to maintain the highest industry standards.

Zimmer Biomet Approved as MedAccred® Subscriber

MedAccred® is pleased to announce that Zimmer Biomet, a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, has been formally approved as a MedAccred Subscriber.   As a MedAccred Subscriber, Zimmer Biomet joins a global community of medical

VIP Launch Press Release

PITTSBURGH, March 13 2025 – The Performance Review Institute (PRI) has joined the Voluntary Improvement Program (VIP)—a program developed with the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the medical device industry, the

Nadcap Meeting Oct 2025

Pittsburgh, PA, USA | 20-23 October 2025 20-23 October 2025 Agendas & Registrations Agenda at a Glance Supporting Information Need help making a business case to attend the Nadcap Meeting? Download the business case. PRI Legal

Optimize Your Operational Efficiency With A Standards Integration Strategy

Understanding the Benefits of Management Systems Certification Integration Many organizations today seek certification to multiple management systems standards to meet stakeholder expectations and ensure they are implementing the best-in-class

Nadcap Management Council

The leadership body guiding Nadcap strategy, governance, and global alignment across the industry.

Nadcap Audit Preparation Courses

Accreditation - Nadcap - Performance Review Institute

Nadcap accreditation is an achievement only the exceptional aerospace suppliers can claim

Board Member Lluis Garreta

Vice President, Quality Collins Aerospace

Resources - Performance Review Institute

Find all the resources needed for your audit, certification, accreditation, etc.

Nadcap Meeting February 2025

Garden Grove, California, USA 24-27 February 2025 UPDATED ON 01.27.2025: The Performance Review Institute (PRI) has been diligently monitoring the situation regarding the wildfires in California. Due to the significant progress in containing

Nadcap Structure

Industry-Driven Oversight for Aviation, Defense, and Space Supplier Excellence.

LRI Qualified Product Listing (QPL)

Accreditation

Achieve TPG accreditation today. Only the best special and critical processors in the global supply chain achieve TPG accreditation.

PRI Body of Knowledge: Painting – Planner

PRI Body of Knowledge: Painting – Operator

PRI Body of Knowledge: Plating – Operator

PRI Training Membership | Smart Training Pays for Itself

PRI Training Membership is a prestigious association with an international organization dedicated to developing quality professionals. Become a member today and enjoy tailored learning experiences.

Announcing PRI’s New Customer Support Portal

We are excited to introduce PRI's new external Customer Support Portal, designed to enhance our customer’s experience with industry-managed program services, including Nadcap, MedAccred, TPG, and CAAP. This portal serves as a centralized

PRI Certification Services: Global Leader in Quality and Sustainability Standards

Achieve industry-leading certifications with PRI. Enhance your organization's performance, safety, and sustainability through our comprehensive certification services across various standards.

Sterilization Industry Roundtable Meeting – November 20, 2025

On November 20, 2025, the MedTech industry will gather in Washington, DC for the Sterilization Industry Roundtable Meeting, a strategic forum focused on advancing sterilization oversight and strengthening the global MedAccred Sterilization audit and

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eLearning Courses with PRI Training

Transforming professional development through flexible technology-drive learning that empowers professionals to build skills for quality, compliance, and industry success.

Contract Auditors Wanted

Refer a new auditor to PRI – Earn up to $1000! PRI Certification is looking to add new contract auditors! If you refer a new auditor to PRI Certification, you will receive a referral bonus of $500 when the auditor has been

Critical Process Courses

Access high quality courses specialized in topics like heat treatment, chemical processing and welding. Convenient online or in-person training.

Final Pilot Report on MedAccred® Sterilization Program Released

The Medical Device Innovation Consortium (MDIC) has released its Final Pilot Report evaluating the MedAccred® Sterilization Audit and Accreditation Program. The Final Pilot Report provides recommendations for FDA’s consideration

SAE International Announces Leadership Transition

SAE International Announces Leadership Transition WARRENDALE, PA., (August 8, 2025) – After careful consideration, the Board of Directors of SAE International today announced a change in leadership, confirming that Dr. Jacqueline El

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PRI Body of Knowledge: Etch – Operator

PRI Body of Knowledge: Etch Etch Inspector – Owner

Nadcap Meeting | February 2024 - Historical

Athens, Greece 19 - 22 February 2024 Agendas & Registrations To register for the Nadcap Meeting, please click here To make a hotel reservation at InterContinental Athenaeum Hotel, please click here The Agenda-at-a-glance can be

PRI Body of Knowledge: Etch Inspector – Operator

Coatings Task Force Webinars

MedAccred Resiliency White Paper : The Core Foundations

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PRI QPL - Lubricant Review Institute- Fee Structure

Nadcap Symposia - Performance Review Institute

The PRI Nadcap symposia page provides information about the annual symposiums that bring together global aerospace and defense industry leaders.

Heat Treatment

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PRI Qualification Approved Training Providers

PRI Certification Services: Global Leader in Quality and Sustainability Standards

Achieve industry-leading certifications with PRI. Enhance your organization's performance, safety, and sustainability through our comprehensive certification services across various standards.

Heat Treatment

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Nadcap White Paper Additive Manufacturing

Non-Destructive Testing

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Resource Center: General Processes and Policies

PRI Voluntary Improvement Program | VIP

Supported by the FDA, the Voluntary Improvement Program (VIP) can enhance a medical device maker’s products and performance. Design, Build and Deliver Safer Medical Devices – Faster!