ASTM C670-24ae1: Test Methods for Construction Materials
In construction, precision and bias statements are not just technical details—they are foundational for quality, safety, compliance, and cost-efficiency. They assure that the measurements and…
ASTM C31/C31M-25a: Making Concrete Test Specimens
Concrete test specimens (concrete cylinders, beams, or cubes) are used in various construction projects; they help to determine the quality and strength of concrete used on…
ISO 10218-2:2025—Industrial Robot Applications
Industrial robots and robot cells are crucial in manufacturing because they significantly enhance productivity, quality control, and safety by automating repetitive tasks. With the increasing adoption…
ISO 10377:2013— Consumer Product Safety
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in 2020, an estimated 28.5 million people sought medical attention for consumer product-related injuries in the United States,…
How Is Your Favorite Halloween Candy Made?
There are an estimated 73.1 million trick-or-treaters under the age eighteen in the United States. Needless to say, there is no trick or treating without…
Understanding & Improving Quality Control in Manufacturing
In the dynamic landscape of modern manufacturing, where efficiency, reliability, and customer satisfaction reign supreme, quality control emerges as the linchpin that safeguards against defects,…
ISO 34101-1:2019— Sustainable And Traceable Cocoa
Approximately 5 million tons of cocoa are grown every year, and the two largest producing countries are Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, which means West Africa accounts for…
ASTM E1255-23: Standard Practice For Radioscopy
After weeks of assiduous work studying the properties of a new type of radiation that was able to go through screens of notable thickness, Professor…
ASTM D1238-23: Melt Flow Rates Of Thermoplastics
We use products made from thermoplastics every day. Drinking bottles, food storage containers, sports equipment, toys, plastic grocery bags, and shampoo bottles are all made…