As part of its 125th anniversary celebration, ASTM International invited case study submissions from committee members around the world, highlighting standards that have made a significant impact…

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As spring returns to the northern hemisphere, so, too, do enjoyable outdoor pursuits. Gone are the laborious tasks of raking leaves, scraping ice, and shoveling snow, replaced by cycling, jogging…

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The supply chain is comprised of numerous complex interrelationships among manufacturers, shipping companies, container ports, terminals, trucking firms, and more. Traditionally, these elements…

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From energy to automotive, consumer goods, and more, you would be hard-pressed to find any manufacturing sector that does not have to deal with metal corrosion. That’s because every material,…

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You may not know what per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are, but chances are good that you’ve encountered them millions of times in your life. After all, these chemicals are added to just…

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With the stroke of a pen in October 1972, the United States’

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For most people planning to buy a new pair of casual shoes, the most important factor is usually aesthetics — how they look. Functional considerations may come into play for activity-specific…

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Growing up in Chelsea, Massachusetts, a young William “Bill” Ells probably would not have seen a successful career in the footwear business as his likeliest career path. In those days, he was busy…

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Compared with other household hazards, the dangers of lead paint are relatively well-known. Homeowners are familiar with the tests and disclosures that accompany a rental, sale, or purchase. And…

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