Those of us of a certain age fondly remember the simple toys of youth. Hula hoops. Jacks. Silly Putty. All we needed were a couple of friends and someplace to play, and we were all set. The only…
read moreChoose metal or polymer. Define the object with a computer-aided design file and send it to print. And use a production process such as laser sintering, electron beam melting, selective deposition…
read moreIn May, ASTM members updated a test method to determine the biocontent of products made from renewable resources. Then in August, ASTM International’s new subsidiary, the…
read moreAs they did with many other aspects of our lives, the events of Sept. 11, 2001, ushered in a new era for security- and safety-related standards and products. Concerns about infrastructure…
read moreThe use of the word “smart” as shorthand for a product or device that exceeds the normal functions of its less intelligent peers is well established in the modern lexicon. Less well established,…
read moreSmall and Medium Sized Enterprises, ASTM and the Benefits of Collaboration
At ASTM, small is big.
Small and medium sized enterprises, which make major contributions…
read moreSmall Business in Action
At ASTM International, small is big.
In 2016, we are celebrating the contributions of the thousands of individuals from small and medium sized…
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ASTM's growing relationships with the emerging economies of the CIS region yield benefits for regional businesses looking to conform to international standards.
Almost from the day…
read moreA young ice hockey player and his dad go to an ASTM committee meeting. Five years later, a new standard will help protect the throats of goalies.
When a young ice hockey…
read moreTwelve Countries' Shared Commitment to Eliminating Unnecessary Technical Barriers to Trade
In February, after years of negotiations, 12 countries signed the trade agreement…
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