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It’s Not Just Any Ordinary Dummy
Tue, 01/10/2006 - 22:00
The International Organization for Standardization recently introduced WorldSID, the world’s most advanced crash-test dummy, which will allow the automotive industry to improve vehicle design and increase passenger safety. WorldSID (World Side… New Standard Applies to Market Research Industry
Tue, 06/13/2006 - 22:00
The International Organization for Standardization recently published a new international standard for the market research industry. Market research is now a global industry and the cross-border trade will be standardized by the… New Environmental Standard Addresses Communication
Tue, 09/12/2006 - 22:00
A new standard in the ISO 14000 series is expected to help users increase business support and confidence, while promoting their environmental credentials and performance. ISO 14063: 2006, ”Environmental management—Environmental… Intertek Acquires Entela Inc.
Wed, 06/16/2004 - 22:00
The ETL SEMKO division of Intertek Group plc, a provider of testing, inspection and certification, has acquired 100 percent of the issued share capital of Entela Inc., a world leader in automotive components testing and certification. Entela… ISO Plots Five-Year Road Map
Tue, 10/12/2004 - 22:00
The International Organization for Standardization agreed on a five-year road map of progress at its 27th General Assembly last month. The assembly was held Sept. 14-16 in Geneva. Delegates approved the ISO Strategic Plan 2005–2010, which outlines… Intertek ETL Entela Changing Name
Tue, 12/07/2004 - 22:00
Intertek ETL Entela recently changed the name of its automotive certifications division to Intertek Automotive Systems Certification. Entela Inc. was acquired in April by Intertek Group plc, a global testing, inspection and certification company.… New Task Force Will Create Interoperable Standards
Tue, 06/13/2006 - 22:00
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plans to form a task force to develop standards to facilitate interoperability of communications equipment used by various emergency personnel. A recent DHS report highlights the need for… NIST Launches Standards Site
Tue, 04/12/2005 - 22:00
The National Institute of Standards and Technology recently launched a new Web site to increase the profile of international standards online.The new Web site is designed to help individuals and organizations find information about the use of… Zamrik Is ASME’s New President
Tue, 12/12/2006 - 22:00
Sam Y. Zamrik, a technical consultant and professor emeritus of engineering mechanics at the Pennsylvania State University, was recently named president-elect of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. ASME develops codes and standards for… New Standard to Help Diagnose Heart Attacks
Wed, 06/16/2004 - 22:00
Diagnosing heart attacks may become an even more precise science with the advent of the first of a series of new clinical standards issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Standard Reference Material 2921--human cardiac…