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Protecting the Aging: Standards for the Golden Years

From simple portable bed rails to complex orthopedic and spinal devices, products for older adults are covered by standards.

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Industrial Inspection Joins the Digital Age

The field of nondestructive testing operates quietly in the background of industries ranging from aerospace and energy to manufacturing and defense. And like many fields, standards are helping to move it into the digital age.

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Industrial Inspection Joins the Digital Age

The field of nondestructive testing operates quietly in the background of industries ranging from aerospace and energy to manufacturing and defense. And like many fields, standards are helping to move it into the digital age.

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New Standard for PFAS Sampling Methods

The guide contains a comprehensive overview of sampling methods and concerns.

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A Standard Approach to Enterprise Risk Management

Risk has always been a part of human society in general and the business world in particular. Standards to create a common language and approach to enterprise risk management aim to minimize those risks.

Mar 02, 2026

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Standards You Can Build On

ASTM standards help Adams Magnetic Products reduce risk and improve consistency in permanent magnet applications.

Mar 02, 2026

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Setting Sail with Standards

From cruise ships to large container ships, maritime safety affects us all – and standards help lead the charge.

Feb 27, 2026

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Clearing the Bar: Pole Vault Standards

An interview with Bryan Carrel, member of the pole vault subcommittee (F08.67).

Feb 27, 2026

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Podcast: Frozen Focus: Standards for Winter Sports

Listen to the latest podcast of “Standards Impact” to hear about the importance of ASTM International standards to winter sports.

Feb 27, 2026

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Mitigating Risk

Reducing risk sits at the very heart of standards development.

Feb 27, 2026

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How To: Expand the Reach of Standards

When developing a standard, committees can help reduce barriers for international adoption and use.

Feb 27, 2026

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What Is an Accredited Reference Materials Producer?

What does it mean to be an accredited reference materials producer?

Feb 27, 2026

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ACS and ASTM Collaborate on Fuel Standards

This partnership could serve as a model for other standards-development organizations and other ASTM committees.

Feb 27, 2026

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NextGen: Grants, Scholarships, and More

ASTM's ongoing efforts to promote early-career professionals.

Feb 27, 2026

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Standardizing Bungee Jumping

Millions have taken the plunge since bungee jumping launched as a commercial industry, and the market is on track to reach $3.6 billion in revenue by 2033.

Feb 03, 2026

Standards Inside the Walls

Standards help ensure that gypsum board and related products are properly manufactured and installed.

Jan 05, 2026

Building Trust Across Borders

Q&A with Amer Bin Ahmed, 2026 Chair of ASTM’s Board of Directors.

Jan 05, 2026