ISO 1902-1:2017— Summer Toboggan Runs
Do you know what can be found at a ski resort, amusement park, and a state park? The answer is summer toboggan runs. These fast-paced…
ANSI Z8.1-2016: Commercial Laundry Equipment & Operations
Did you know the first washing machine appeared in the 1760s? It was reportedly a simple box people filled with clothes, and it involved pouring…
ANSI/ASHRAE 40-2025: Testing AC and Heat Pump Equipment
Did you know that a heat pump can act as both a heater and an air conditioner? This is because a heat pump uses a…
ISO 6646:2011— Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
There are over 40,000 varieties of cultivated rice (the grass species Oryza sativa) worldwide. Every continent other than Antarctica produces some variety of rice: the…
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SAE J 292-2021: Snowmobile and Snowmobile Cutter Lamps
The snowmobile was invented by mechanic and entrepreneur Joseph-Armand Bombardier in Quebec in the 1920s. Bombardier’s snowmobile prototype was a propeller-driven sled that he tested on…
ISO 18527-1:2021—Skiing and Snowboarding Goggles
Thousands of years ago, the Inuit and Yupik peoples of Alaska and northern Canada created the first snow goggles, which were made by carving narrow…
ANSI B165.1-2019: Power-Driven Brushing Tools
Often used in industrial and commercial operations, power brushes are wheel-shaped brushing tools. They have custom-fit filaments or bristles that reduce defects caused by material…
INCITS/ISO/IEC 27102:2019 (2020)–Cyber-Insurance
In the first half of 2024, the frequency and value of large cyber insurance claims increased by 14% and 17%, respectively, compared to 2023; according…
SMACNA Fire, Smoke & Radiation Damper Installation for HVAC
Fire and smoke dampers are installed in ductwork, ceiling cavities, and other barriers. If a fire breaks out, they are designed to close and suppress…