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How Roller Coasters are Using Technology to Reach New Heights – Podcast

Rollercoasters are entering the “EST” economy: tallest, fastest, highest, biggest. That’s…

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Industry sectors:
Safety

Standards for Electroplating: Turning the Screw
For the average consumer, what coats a spoon, screw, or door handle makes little difference. As… more
Industry sectors:
Construction, Metals & Materials

Acoustics and Standards: Sonic Serenity
It is easy to overlook the importance of sound. But whether you hear noise pollution from a nearby… more
Industry sectors:
Quality

Update
Spacecraft Vehicle Types
ASTM International’s commercial spaceflight committee (F47) has approved a new standard that will… more

Data Points
Revisiting Statistical Intervals: Common Statistical Intervals, Interval Selection, and Examples
Q: Can I infer something about a population or process based on a point estimate? A: It is risky to… more

Features
What TV Gets Wrong About Forensic Science – Podcast
Forensic science has become heavily romanticized thanks to beloved TV shows like CSI. In popular… more

First Person
How Standards Play a Role in Higher Education
In the January/February 2024 issue of Standardization News, I spoke with several ASTM International… more