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Report Card

Our members come to ASTM International to achieve their goals and develop standards. The job of the ... READ MORE »

In Vitro Rearing of Honeybee Larvae

Transgenic plants contain a gene or genes that have been artificially inserted, rather than acquired... READ MORE »

Cable Barrier Systems

Physical barrier systems are an important component in protecting high security assets, and the dema... READ MORE »

Manufacturing and U.S. Competitiveness

An interview with Deborah L. Wince-Smith, president and CEO of the Council on Competitiveness — a ... READ MORE »

IgCC Advances Sustainability Practices

The decisions we make today regarding safety and sustainability — particularly those related to ne... READ MORE »

Tetrapod Walker Drum Tester

Subcommittee D13.21 on Pile Floor Coverings is seeking experts who may be using D5251, Practice for ... READ MORE »

Standards in Action: An Industry Yardstick for Property Management

Global organizations across all industrial markets as well as the public sector principally rely on ... READ MORE »

ASTM Standards in Construction

It may be a house, an office, or a new local ice cream parlor. Whatever the building, it’s an intr... READ MORE »

Consensus Building: Federal Agencies Engage in Standards Development

When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration wanted to encourage the pharmaceutical industry to modern... READ MORE »

When You Do Not Agree

Before you enter a vote on a proposed standard, or if you're not sure whether to vote negatively, co... READ MORE »