Not until terms and concepts have been clearly defined can one hope to make any progress in examining the question clearly and simply and expect the reader to share one’s views.
—Carl von…

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Setting the Record Straight

Recently there has been discussion both in U.S. Department of Defense circles and in industry about the reinstatement of Military Specifications and standards…

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OECD Provides a New Tool for GovernmentsThe World Trade Organization Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade instructs regulators to use relevant international standards in technical regulations…

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A Historical Perspective

Just like musical notation, standards and standardization comprise an international language. Standards are like individual notes, while the standardization…

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One Standards Developing Organization's Perspective

The SES annual conference is the perfect place to talk about something that has been bothering me for some time. You are a…

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A Broad Partnership Leads to the International Green Construction Code

Through a widely collaborative effort, the International Code Council and cooperating sponsors, including ASTM…

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Some "Alternative" Uses for ASTM International Standards

With standards in use in almost every nation on earth, there can be no doubt as to their importance for global trade and…

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Responding to the Need for a Reliable Patient Identity Solution

When visiting a physician's office, many of us are asked to review or complete a registration form; that may happen every…

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Standards Flying in Close Formation

An Aircraft Electronics Association executive provides background on how the use of voluntary consensus standards represents an evolutionary change…

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Standards as Strategic Business Tools

At the August annual conference of SES - The Society for Standards Professionals, James Pauley, senior vice president of external affairs and…

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