ASTM International’s history is storied and expansive. Scroll through this interactive timeline, starting in 1898 up through today.
Seventy people meet in Philadelphia to form what would become ASTM, founded by Charles B. Dudley.
The first standard – on steel rails – is issued.
The Cement Reference Laboratory – precursor to CCRL – is established.
ASTM introduces emergency standards to support WWII efforts.
ASTM standards for buildings and construction help drive growth of cities and suburbs.
Seattle’s Space Needle, built for the World’s Fair, features steel legs built to ASTM standards.
ASTM moves into new headquarters on Race Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Soil, water, and air quality committees begin to develop standards supporting the environment.
ASTM begins creating standards for variety of consumer products.
ASTM launches Proficiency Testing Program as quality assurance tool for laboratories.
ASTM establishes new global headquarters in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.
ASTM changes name to ASTM International and launches Memorandum of Understanding program with standards bodies worldwide.
ASTM International opens first office in Latin America.
ASTM International establishes new student membership category.
Interlaboratory Study program launches to create precision and bias statements for test methods.
ASTM International opens office in Beijing, China.
Digital Library is launched, providing access to many technical documents.
Compass® platform launches as online resource for standards, training, and other services.
ASTM International opens European office in Brussels, Belgium, and Canadian office in Ottawa, Ontario.
ASTM International launches new brand: “Helping our world work better.”
ASTM International establishes emerging professionals program.
Global certification leader Safety Equipment Institute becomes affiliate of ASTM International.
ASTM International signs 100th Memorandum of Understanding with Montserrat.
Launched Integrated Services and offers ASTM Compass® as a hosting platform to other organizations.
First Center of Excellence launched, focused on additive manufacturing (3D printing).
Launched ASTM SpecBuilder, a collaboration platform for document development.
ASTM’s second Center of Excellence launches, focused on exo technology.
First ASTM International Chapter opens in the United Arab Emirates.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ASTM International provides no-cost public access to a suite of standards used in the production and testing of personal protective equipment.
First Student Chapter launches at Florida International University.
ASTM International hosts the first International Conference on Additive Manufacturing (ICAM), an event which formally began in 2016 as a workshop on AM components.
ASTM establishes new office in Singapore.
The Test Monitoring Center (TMC), which offers reference oil distribution and data handling services to labs involved in lubricant testing, becomes an ASTM International affiliate.
ASTM International acquires Wohlers Associates, a global leader in additive manufacturing intelligence.
Student Chapter launches at the Universidad de Ingenería y Tecnología in Peru.
ASTM International approves an organizational commitment to DEI&B and began an organization-wide journey focusing on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging with a goal of developing initiatives that lift all voices within ASTM offices, across the governance structure, and throughout global communities.
ASTM Xcellerate, an emerging technology program supporting research to standards, launches
Student Chapter launches at the University of Central Lancashire in the England.
First ever ASTM International Meeting in Space, as astronaut and ASTM member Michael López Alegría hosts an executive committee meeting for the commercial spaceflight committee (F47) from the International Space Station.
ASTM establishes a set of core values, providing an organizational compass.
ASTM International celebrates 125 years as one of the world’s leading standards organizations.
Seventy people meet in Philadelphia to form what would become ASTM, founded by Charles B. Dudley.
The Cement Reference Laboratory – precursor to CCRL – is established.
ASTM standards for buildings and construction help drive growth of cities and suburbs.
ASTM moves into new headquarters on Race Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
ASTM begins creating standards for variety of consumer products.
ASTM establishes new global headquarters in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.
ASTM International opens first office in Latin America.
Interlaboratory Study program launches to create precision and bias statements for test methods.
Digital Library is launched, providing access to many technical documents.
ASTM International launches new brand: “Helping our world work better.”
Global certification leader Safety Equipment Institute becomes affiliate of ASTM International.
ASTM International signs 100th Memorandum of Understanding with Montserrat.
Launched Integrated Services and offers ASTM Compass® as a hosting platform to other organizations.
ASTM’s second Center of Excellence launches, focused on exo technology.
First ASTM International Chapter opens in the United Arab Emirates.
ASTM establishes new office in Singapore.
The Test Monitoring Center (TMC), which offers reference oil distribution and data handling services to labs involved in lubricant testing, becomes an ASTM International affiliate.
ASTM International acquires Wohlers Associates, a global leader in additive manufacturing intelligence.
Student Chapter launches at the Universidad de Ingenería y Tecnología in Peru.
ASTM International approves an organizational commitment to DEI&B and began an organization-wide journey focusing on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging with a goal of developing initiatives that lift all voices within ASTM offices, across the governance structure, and throughout global communities.
The first standard – on steel rails – is issued.
ASTM introduces emergency standards to support WWII efforts.
Seattle’s Space Needle, built for the World’s Fair, features steel legs built to ASTM standards.
Soil, water, and air quality committees begin to develop standards supporting the environment.
ASTM launches Proficiency Testing Program as quality assurance tool for laboratories.
ASTM changes name to ASTM International and launches Memorandum of Understanding program with standards bodies worldwide.
ASTM International establishes new student membership category.
ASTM International opens office in Beijing, China.
Compass® platform launches as online resource for standards, training, and other services.
ASTM International opens European office in Brussels, Belgium, and Canadian office in Ottawa, Ontario.
ASTM International establishes emerging professionals program.
First Center of Excellence launched, focused on additive manufacturing (3D printing).
Launched ASTM SpecBuilder, a collaboration platform for document development.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ASTM International provides no-cost public access to a suite of standards used in the production and testing of personal protective equipment.
First Student Chapter launches at Florida International University.
ASTM International hosts the first International Conference on Additive Manufacturing (ICAM), an event which formally began in 2016 as a workshop on AM components.
ASTM Xcellerate, an emerging technology program supporting research to standards, launches
Student Chapter launches at the University of Central Lancashire in the England.
First ever ASTM International Meeting in Space, as astronaut and ASTM member Michael López Alegría hosts an executive committee meeting for the commercial spaceflight committee (F47) from the International Space Station.
ASTM establishes a set of core values, providing an organizational compass.
ASTM International celebrates 125 years as one of the world’s leading standards organizations.