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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
Water-Resistive Barriers and Air Barriers in Building Construction
A new ASTM International standard will describe in detail the design and specification process for… more

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Geohazard Netting Measurement
ASTM International’s soil and rock committee (D18) has approved a new standard that will help… more

Features
A Symbol for the Cannabis Industry
When it comes to legal cannabis sales in the U.S. right now, regulations depend largely on where a… more

Update
Use of Exoskeletons in Confined Places
ASTM International’s exoskeletons and exosuits committee (F48) is developing a proposed standard… more