Symbols – Recognize the Meaning?
The language of symbols present in daily life, so omnipresent, we hardly consider them… until. Until you don’t get the message. Put your sweater in […]
AuthorRobert Russotti
U.S. Aluminum Production and Uses
“U.S. production of primary aluminum declined 47% in 2016 to the lowest level since 1951. During the year, three primary smelters were shut down. High […]
Fame and Glory – Enter University Student Competition
Register to participate in a competition that will bring together university teams in a simulation to develop a visual, text-free, or minimal-text international standard. Prizes will be awarded […]
Playground Safety European Norms
International standards address the safe design and testing of playground equipment, fences, and playground surfaces. For the European Union, a range of related standards or […]
ASTM Playground Standards
Playground surfaces and equipment are the subject of a number of ASTM standards which are listed here and summarized briefly for reference. The U.S. Centers for […]
Revisions to ANSI/ISEA 105 American National Standard for Hand Protection Classification
ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 American National Standard for Hand Protection Classification has been revised. It offers practical advice on glove and hand protection selection. Cut Resistant Glove […]
Outline of Changes to ISO 13485:2016 Compared with the Previous Edition ISO 13485:2003
endoscope ISO 13485:2016 incorporates significant changes to quality management systems requirements for medical devices. The most significant changes pertain to added requirements: • document management • […]
U.S. Exports and Imports – 2015 v. 2014
U.S. exports of goods was $115.6 billion in 2015 compared to $1,504.9 billion in 2014. U.S. imports of goods decreased $106.6 billion in 2015 to […]
Western Union Sends Last Telegram – 10th Anniversary
Western Union sent it’s last telegram January 27, 2006. In its day, a telegram was faster than Pony Express and cheaper than long distance telephone. […]
ISO 14644-2 2015 Revision of ISO 14644-2:2000
This revision of ISO 14644-2 2015 Monitoring to provide evidence of cleanroom performance related to air cleanliness by particle concentration emphasizes the need to consider a […]