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Data Points: Fundamental Measurement Concepts

Q. What are the basic concepts of measurement?

A. ASTM International members have a… more

Industry sectors:
Quality

Standards for Sustainable Healthcare
It’s no secret that healthcare costs are among the largest expenditures for everyday Americans.… more
Industry sectors:
Medical

Interview: How Additive Manufacturing Is Transforming Our World
For the May/June 2023 issue of Standardization News, I spoke about additive manufacturing (AM)… more
Industry sectors:
Manufacturing

Update
Water Quality
Two proposed standards from ASTM International’s water committee (D19) are devoted to different… more

Update
Measuring Temporal Perceptions
ASTM International’s sensory evaluation committee (E18) is developing a proposed standard that will… more

Update
Detection of Environmental Contaminants
ASTM International’s waste management committee (D34) is developing a proposed test method that… more

Features
Safer Sports and Play
As spring returns to the northern hemisphere, so, too, do enjoyable outdoor pursuits. Gone are the… more