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…
read moreAs 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…
read moreThe supply chain is comprised of numerous complex interrelationships among manufacturers, shipping companies, container ports, terminals, trucking firms, and more. Traditionally, these elements…
read moreFrom 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,…
read moreYou 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…
read moreWith the stroke of a pen in October 1972, the United States’ …
read moreFor 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…
read moreGrowing 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…
read moreCompared 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…
read moreAs of 2022, the average single-family home in the U.S. currently costs more than $357,000 according to Zillow, up 13% in the last year. A decade ago, that figure was under $200,000. And similar…
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