ANSI and ANAB: What’s the Difference?
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) are separate organizations. A common source of confusion is the difference between…
The ANSI Blog has Moved!
Hello Blog Readers, The blog is different now! The URL and appearance have changed, but we’re still the same people. We’ve made improvements for a…
Setting the Standard for Lossless Data Compression
With so many companies in Silicon Valley eagerly pursuing a revolutionary data compression algorithm that could break the boundaries on storage space and source-coding, the…
Standardization of Keyboard Layouts
Having a standardized layout for keyboards is essential for maintaining interoperability among different types of computers and typing inputs. This is something that is even…
OPEI Launches “Look Before You Pump” Campaign
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute has launched the “Look Before You Pump” campaign to educate consumers about the variety of fuels available at the pump,…
ANSI | Energy | Sustainability
ANSI Smart and Sustainable Cities Workshop
With growing opportunities for smart and sustainable city development brought about by both improved technology and an increased awareness of the benefits of such development,…
Safe Use of Lasers in Manufacturing Environments
The Laser Institute of America recently released the new ANSI Z136.9 Safe Use of Lasers in Manufacturing Environments standard. This standard is useful as a…
Growth of the Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Industry
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were 9,086 establishments that were registered in the Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Industry in 2001. These…
ANSI ASSE Fall Protection Standards
Three new ANSI ASSE fall protection standards are available along with additional information ANSI/ASSE Z359 ASC (Accredited Standards Committee) for Fall Arrest/Protection is also working…