Around the World in Privacy Laws
In 1991, the World Wide Web went live. In the thirty years since, the world has forever changed — right down to the legal landscape. […]
Why ISO/IEC 17024 is Critical for the Development of a Credentialing Ecosystem
While technology is disrupting the personnel certification ecosystem, its transformative powers will be realized only if these innovations are grounded in quality standards. A standard […]
IES Standard File Format for Photometric Data, IES LM-63-19
In the sun’s absence, darkness flourishes throughout the earth. Of course, we have lighting (illumination) to provide visibility throughout the night and indoors. Key to […]
Fourth Annual National Ladder Safety Month: Promoting Ladder Safety at Home and Work
The fourth celebration of National Ladder Safety Month will take place February 23-March 28. Each year, ANSI partners with the American Ladder Institute (ALI) – […]
ANSI/BHMA A156.19-2019 Power Assist/Low Energy Swing Doors
When a cowboy strolled into town, at least in those old movies, he would first head to the saloon and burst through its doors in […]
Use ISO 14224 Methods to Optimize Equipment Performance Data Quality and Results from Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning are powerful technologies that have elevated our ability to identify equipment and process issues, predict equipment failures, and manage […]
AWS D1.1:2020 – Changes to Structural Welding Code – Steel
Steel, often with the aid of carbon or some metals, is marked by a few specific attributes. Distinguished by its specific alloy, which, in turn, […]
ISO/IEC 17000 FDIS Released
ISO/IEC 17000, the international standard for vocabulary and general principles related to conformity assessment, has a new revision in development. Now in the approval stage, […]
ASME A17.1-2019: Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
The safety code for elevators and escalators, ASME A17.1-2019, or, if you’re in Canada, CSA B44-2019, has been revised. ASME A17.1/CSA B44-2019: Safety Code For […]
MICR External Processing Code (EPC), ANSI X9.100-160-2-2020
Prominently printed at the bottom of a bank check, a Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) line conveys distinguishing information to both humans and machines. To […]