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E36 ACCREDITATION & CERTIFICATION
E43 SI PRACTICE
E55 MANUFACTURE OF PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS
E56 NANOTECHNOLOGY
F42 ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES
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Building to Standard in Pakistan
The basic raw materials of cement — limestone, clay and gypsum — are abundant in Pakistan and cheaply available to cement manufacturers. With 23 manufacturers and a total production capacity of 44.8 million tons, the Pakistani cement industry occupies an important place in the national economy through its strong links to such sectors as construction, transportation, coal and power....
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Environmental Product Declarations
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Standards for Sustainable Manufacturing
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A Good Deal: ASTM Membership and Leadership Skills
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Rules&Regs: Part G of Form & Style Manual
R ules&Regs columns from September/October 2010 and July/August 2012 each tackled various secti... READ MORE »
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