How AS9100 Provides Trust for the Aerospace Industry
The aerospace, space, and defense (AS&D) industry depends on one of the world’s most complex global supply chains, with thousands of suppliers producing millions of…
ISO 10012:2026—Measurement Management Systems
Measurement is the lifeblood of any business operation—every decision, product, and process hinges on its precision. Each measuring instrument, from calipers to high-precision coordinate measuring…
AIAA R-099-2001: Space Launch Integration
The Soviet Union’s launch of Sputnik I in 1957 is credited with launching the U.S. space program. Now, more than 300 orbital launches are expected…
AIAA G-160-2025: Wind Tunnel Testing
Uncertainties in wind tunnel testing stem from various factors, including turbulence, model geometry, laboratory conditions, and experimental setup. These uncertainties can lead to discrepancies in results…
ASME AED-2023: Aerospace and Advanced Engineering
Due to the unique challenges in designing aircraft and spacecraft, aerospace is a leading industry employing advanced manufacturing technologies. In fact, advanced manufacturing is critical to NASA…
AA AAIA-2015: Aluminum and Its Alloys
Consisting of about 8.2% of the Earth’s crust, aluminum is the world’s most abundant metal. However, it is never found in nature as an elemental…
The Benefits of AS 6171 for Suspect/Counterfeit Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Parts
ANAB has become the industry leader in providing accreditation to SAE AS 6171A: Test Methods Standard; General Requirements, Suspect/Counterfeit, Electrical, Electronic, And Electromechanical Parts, which…
AWS D17.1:2024 – Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications
In recent memory, space exploration has found success with many accomplishments; just to name a few, the field has been responsible for discovering a “super-Earth”…
Taking Flight: Why Thermal Altitude Testing Is Crucial for Success
The journey of an aircraft, from the initial design phase to its triumphant takeoff, is a meticulous process filled with rigorous testing. One crucial aspect…