Behnam Lotfi, Technical Inspection Manager at Iran Standard and Quality Inspection Co. (ISQI), emphasized the importance of fabrication inspection as the first line of defense for industries—especially oil and gas inspection sectors—against catastrophic mistakes. Lotfi stated that fabrication/manufacturing inspection is one of the critical stages in the lifecycle of industrial equipment, noting: “This process plays a significant role in ensuring the quality and operational safety of equipment.” He added: “In industries such as oil, gas, petrochemical, power generation, steel, and