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Closing the Loop: Sustainability and Circular Design
New standards focus on the product design process and its relationship to that product’s environmental impact.
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Podcast: Making Waves: Standards for Water Sports
Surf’s up…standards ahead! Experts dive into the wipeouts and wins of wave pool innovation.
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STANDARDIZATION NEWS
July / August 2025

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Advancing Standards. Transforming Markets

Jan 02, 2025

What’s Happening

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Standard Proposed for Thermal Runaway Testing
This standard proposes specifications to set consistent testing guidelines.

Jul 21, 2025

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Concrete Testing Covered in Proposed Standard
The proposed test method will help show how well material holds together under stress.

Jul 21, 2025

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New Standard to Test Hip Replacements
The test method will help ensure that hip replacement devices are safe, long-lasting, and durable. 

Jul 21, 2025

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Fire Inspection Subject of Proposed Standard
The proposed standard aims to offer clear guidelines to verify proper fireproofing of structural elements.

Jul 18, 2025

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Proposed Standard for Testing of Gear Lubricants
The test method will offer an electric-motor-driven alternative to engine-based gear oil testing.

Jul 18, 2025

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Endotoxin Testing Standard Proposed
The guide will address variability in assessing bacterial endotoxins on large-scale pharmaceutical equipment.

Jul 18, 2025

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Soccer Goal Standard Proposed
The proposed specification will cover design and testing requirements for soccer goals weighing 40 pounds and less.

Jul 18, 2025

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ASTM International to Host Sixth Autonomy in Aviation Symposium
“Operationalizing Autonomy: Novel to Normalized” is set for Nov. 12-13.

Jul 17, 2025

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New Standard Will Aid in PFAS Sampling
ASTM’s environmental assessment committee is also revising and developing other PFAS-related standards

Jul 16, 2025

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3D Printing Covered in Proposed Standard
The proposed standard will aid in the evaluation of 3D printing materials.

Jul 16, 2025

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Proposed Standards to Cover Transmission Lines
The standards will aim to enhance steel wire strength for improved efficiency.

Jul 15, 2025

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Oil Evaporation Measured by Proposed Standard
The test method aims to measure the properties of oil for environmental modeling.

Jul 10, 2025

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STANDARDIZATION NEWS
July / August 2025

Closing the Loop with
Circular Design

In this Issue
  • Coal and Coke Standards
  • Oil Spill Mitigation
  • Standards for Correctional Facilities

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