Controller Area Network (CAN) Standards
Controller Area Network (CAN bus) is a standard serial communication protocol, meaning that its support of distributed real-time control and multiplexing allows for the interchange […]
When it Comes to Health Care Facilities, It Is Important to Classify Occupancy for the Benefit of Patients and Building Owners
Last year, the 2012 edition of NFPA 101 the Life Safety Code was adopted by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), mandating […]
ISO 26000 – Social Responsibility and Small and Medium-Sized Organizations
Within ISO 26000:2010 – Guidance on social responsibility, the international standard assisting organizations in contributing to sustainable development, there exists a brief section titled Box […]
Nanomanufacturing Standards
Nanomanufacturing – the intentional synthesis, generation or control of nanomaterials or fabrication steps in the nanoscale, for commercial purpose – is encompassed by two primary […]
NASA Projected to Advance Understanding of Planetary Formation With 16 Psyche, the Asteroid Remnant of a Proto-planet
16 Psyche – an asteroid discovered in 1852 by Italian astronomer Annibale de Gasparis. Named after the Greek goddess of soul and being the sixteenth […]
The Emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) in Homes
The Internet of Things (IoT) – the cloud-based coalition made up of sensors embedded in devices and everyday objects – is already a major part […]
Ethically Driven Design – A Holistic Approach to Technology Development in the Algorithmic Age
Autonomous vehicles represent the first large-scale social manifestation of Artificial Intelligence for the general public. While media may focus on Terminator scenarios that are steeped […]
Changes to Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Installation Guidelines in NFPA 70-2017
NFPA 70-2017 – NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, 2017 edition was released in late 2016, updating the many guidelines for the installation of electrical equipment […]
Identification Cards – Identification of Issuers (ISO/IEC 7812)
Appearing in either physical or digital form, identification cards are integral to the operations of enterprises in numerous industries, serving the straightforward yet intricate purpose […]
The Shutdown of Nuclear Power Plants in the 2010s
Nuclear power has gone through some rough patches, especially when it comes to public perception of the energy source. While, as we have discussed before, […]