A Brief History of Elevators
ASME A17.1: Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators has been in effect for almost 100 years. While a near-century is a long time, it only […]
ASTM D3359-22: Tape Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion
Measuring Adhesion and ASTM D3359-22 Adhesion is a strongly desired quality between a coating and a substrate, as it allows the coating to fulfill its […]
Reporting Measurement Uncertainty
Many are familiar with the saying, “Measure twice, cut once,” which stresses the importance of being diligent when performing a measurement to ensure its accuracy. […]
ANSI Z535.1-2022: Standard for Safety Colors
Through their effective and quick recognition, safety colors enhance the ability of a word message or safety symbol to convey essential information to workers. American […]
The Value of ISO 37301 Certification for Compliance Management
There has been a lot of interest in various industries on the newly published ISO 37301 Compliance management systems — Requirements with guidance for use […]
Jet Fuel Specifications
Due to millions of years of high pressure exerted on the decomposed phytoplankton and algae that once lived in shallow seas, the earth possesses petroleum, a […]
How is EV Infrastructure Developing and Growing in the US?
Penetration of electric vehicles (EVs) has been quite evident across the globe. The US has observed a substantial rise in the share of electrified vehicles […]
Project 25 Conformity Assessment Program (P25 CAP) for Testing Laboratories
What is P25 CAP? The Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program (P25 CAP) ensures interoperability among the radio communications equipment used by first responders. Developed by […]
Reference Material (RM) vs Certified Reference Material (CRM)
ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories use Reference Materials, or RMs, and Certified Reference Materials, or CRMs, in a variety of ways. RMs and CRMs can be […]
ASTM E18-22: Rockwell Hardness Standard Test Methods
Hardness often is attached to a multitude of definitions, including resistance to local penetration, scratching, and abrasion, yet it is not quite a fundamental property […]