ASTM F1346-23: Pool Safety Covers
Besides offering energy savings, pool covers also conserve water by reducing the following: the amount of make-up water needed by 30%–50%, the pool’s chemical consumption […]
ANSI C136.11-2011 (S2021): Multiple Sockets
In 1878, the first electric street light poles were installed in Paris. Since then, they have become a common feature in almost all cities in […]
ISO 24265:2020—Footwear – Test Methods For Uppers
Although shoes are an essential part of our everyday routine, have you thought about the different features of a shoe? There are up to 30 […]
ASTM F2950-14(2021): Soccer Goals
The first known reference to a soccer goal can be traced back to the reign of Chinese Emperor Ch’eng Ti (around 32 B.C.), when two […]
ISO/TR 21380:2022—Matcha Tea
Matcha tea is traditionally prepared with hot water as a beverage in the Japanese tea ceremony. Now, it is consumed worldwide as a tea beverage […]
ANAB Supports Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly
What Is Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly? Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly is part of the organization’s “commitment to preserving the natural world.” It utilizes established product […]
ANSI O1.1-2013 (R2023): Woodworking Machinery
Originating in Europe about 3,000 years ago, the woodturning lathes are among the oldest machines. For many hundreds of years leading up to the Industrial Revolution, […]
ASTM E1578-18: Standard Guide For Laboratory Informatics
With the rise of “informatics” disciplines such as bioinformatics, cheminformatics, and health informatics, laboratory informatics is a critical part of today’s laboratory operations, helping ensure high quality and reliable […]
ISO 8124-2:2023—Safety Of Toys – Part 2: Flammability
Flammability is an aspect that certain toy safety standards cover because some toys can easily catch on fire if they contain flammable material that would pose a hazard […]
ISO 8442-2:1997—Cutlery And Table Holloware
The original Jack-o’-lanterns were made with turnips and potatoes by the Irish, and in England, they used large beets and lit them with embers to […]