As you read this, athletes from around the world are making their final preparations for the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, more commonly known as the Summer Olympics. Held this year in Paris, the…
read moreAndy Kireta became president of ASTM International on May 1, 2024. Formerly president of the Copper Development Association (…
read moreFew household products are as ubiquitous as the vacuum cleaner. That’s one reason why…
read moreWaterparks become a popular destination as summer approaches in the Northern hemisphere. From waterslides and wave pools to log flumes and inner tube rides, amusement parks provide a wide range of…
read moreAmusement rides are entering the “EST” economy: tallest, fastest, highest, biggest. That’s according to amusement ride expert Franceen Gonzales, who spoke on the latest episode of ASTM…
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Standardization Impact Report
The Global Business Development Team continues work on the ASTM Standardization Impact Report, which…
read moreIn 1984, Kathie Morgan left her ASTM International job interview convinced she wouldn’t be getting the position. During the interview, James A. Thomas, then vice president of standards development…
read moreFor the average consumer, what coats a spoon, screw, or door handle makes little difference. As long as the item doesn’t rust or corrode, most people never consider how or why a metal product…
read more“Embodied energy” sounds like one of those free-floating blobs you sometimes see in older science-fiction movies. But it’s actually a straightforward concept that attempts to quantify the total…
read moreMost homeowners are familiar with the standard residential home inspection that is typically a part of the buying process. A third-party inspector is hired to look over the home and its major…
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