What’s New in the ANSI/A3 R15.06-2025 Robot Safety Standard
You might be working next to a robot today without even realizing it. Collaborative robots (cobots)—designed to work safely alongside humans—have seen a 40% increase…
INCITS/ISO/IEC 22989:2022 (2023)— Artificial Intelligence Terminology
Standard Artificial Intelligence (AI) terminology is vital for clear and consistent communication across the global AI ecosystem, including researchers, developers, policymakers, and the public. Standardization reduces…
ANSI B11.3-2022: Safety Requirements for Power Press Brakes
Power press brakes are metalworking machines used in manufacturing to create precise bends and forms in metal parts. They offer versatility and precision, allowing operators…
ASME B30.26-2015 (R2020): Rigging Hardware
When it comes to rigging operations, safety is not just a best practice—it is a necessity. Rigging safety standards exist to protect lives and property…
ANSI B11.8-2021: Milling, Drilling and Boring Machines
Do you know what a ring, printed circuit board, USB port, microphone, pendant, turbine blade, gear, and surgical tool all have in common? The answer…
Enhancing Critical Thinking with AI: A Practical Guide
79% of people in the US interact with artificial intelligence (AI) almost constantly or several times a day. In fact, nearly all Americans use products that involve AI features,…
Is AI Eroding Our Critical Thinking Skills?
Do you need to make a grocery list, schedule appointments to your calendar, or figure out navigation directions? “Cognitive offloading” is the practice of reducing…
AI Ethics in Business: Risks, Challenges & Best Practices
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is experiencing widespread adoption in businesses globally, with approximately 78% of companies either actively using or exploring its potential. Its use ranges from chatbots…
AGMA 915-2-B20 (R2025): Radial Composite Method
The radial composite method is a testing procedure used for cylindrical gears, particularly in the context of gear accuracy and runout deviation. This method helps determine the peak-to-peak span, maximum…