Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "National Standards",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Infrared training centre adds new courses for 2007 from
Flir Systems, which we summarised at the time by saying "Flir Systems, a leader in infrared cameras, has introduced classes on RTools for SC6000/4000 and IR Thermography for Weatherization at its infrared training centre".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Collaboration enables RFID business benefits from
Printronix: "RFID-ready solutions will give companies the ability to test the water and understand the benefits RFID can bring, without having to invest in complex pilot projects".
In April 2007, we covered the news from ASTM International
- take a look at Russian Standards Body signs MOU with ASTM
which says: "Among the aims of signing by the national Standards Body of Russia of a Memorandum of Understanding with ASTM is the removal of technical barriers in economic and trade relations".
Take a look also at the news release from Jackson Products, Dioptic safety spectacles are black framed,
as well as Friction coefficient tester for films from Labthink Testing Instruments,
and Safety glasses have shatter resistant lenses from Jackson Products.
See also:
Automated LED test and measurement facility
(February 2007)
Demanding applications such as traffic signalling or outdoor displays require outstanding performance and long term reliability
CE approved polarised safety glasses
(February 2007)
Jackson Safety has launched CE approved ViewMaster polarised safety glasses by Smith and Wesson
CE approved safety eyewear
(February 2007)
Jackson Products has introduced three ranges of CE approved safety eyewear for industrial use
Turbomolecular vacuum pumps meet standards
(February 2007)
BOC Edwards' EXT turbomolecular vacuum pumps have been approved by the Canadian Safety Association as having met the applicable CSA and ANSI/UL safety standards
Range of products for testing plastics and rubber
(February 2007)
Zwick's test equipment, tools and software solutions exceed 300 ISO, ASTM, DIN, and other standards within the plastics and rubber industry and cover many testing applications
UK skills academies to better skills, productivity
(January 2007)
A UK National Skills Academy for Manufacturing is one of the first in a national network of industry-focused academies intended to boost manufacturing skills and productivity
Safety standard compiled for packaging
(January 2007)
ANSI/PMMI B155.1-2006 safety standard for packaging and packaging-related converting machinery is now harmonized with the international (ISO) and European (EN) standards
IECEx flameproof gland certification is a first
(December 2006)
Kopex International is the first manufacturer of electrical conduit to gain IECEx certification for one of its products
Infrared camera training courses announced
(December 2006)
FLIR Systems, the global leader in infrared cameras, has announced the 2007 schedule for the fully certified infrared training courses offered by its dedicated Infrared Training Center (ITC)
UK review of EU legislation is not enough
(November 2006)
UK's Forum of Private Business said the Davidson Review into EU legislation creating burdensome red tape for the UK's SMEs does not go far enough
Microsoft Project Management Profession
(October 2006)
Microsoft Learning launches new Microsoft Office Project 2007 Certification program to help advance project management as a profession
Organisation certified to ISO 9001:2000
(September 2006)
TUV America has announced that its Management Service division has certified Berwanger of Houston, TX, to ISO 9001:2000
More ISO 9001:2000 Certifications
(September 2006)
TUV America has announced its Management Service division has awarded ISO 9001:2000 Certification to Standley Brothers Machine Company of Beverly, MA on September 9, 2003
ISO 9001:2000 certification of engineering company
(September 2006)
TUV America has announced that its Management Service division has recertified Pullizi Engineering, to ISO 9001:2000
Software enhances laser interferometer measurement
(August 2006)
Software package enables real-time, high-resolution dynamic motion analysis of linear or angular positioning accuracy, velocities, accelerations and vibrations for laser interferometer measurements
Electronic swinghandle protects sensitive data
(August 2006)
An electronic swinghandle, for data center enclosures will assist organizations with safeguarding sensitive data such as company information and personal data
Web site offers a view into standards development
(July 2006)
ISA's Web site now gives users the ability to preview ISA standards - overviews, tables of contents, scopes, definitions, and other informative sections of the standards are now available
Optical systems firm appoints general manager
(July 2006)
A provider of large high precision optical components and systems, Optical Surfaces, has appointed a general manager to coordinate the company's drive for further international growth
7-16 precision coaxial connector calibration
(May 2006)
NPL has set up calibration services with traceability to UK national standards for the 7-16 precision coaxial connector that was developed during the 1960s
Standard and custom precision flats up to 600mm
(May 2006)
Optical Surfaces offers a range of standard and custom precision flats up to 600mm in diameter manufactured of high-stability materials such as glass, Zerodur and silica
Low-cost harmonics, flicker and power analyser
(April 2006)
The HA1600A low-cost harmonics, flicker and power analyser from TTi is a new version of the earlier HA1600 instrument with a new casing, a USB interface, and totally revised firmware
US Service recognises ASTM's Vietnamese efforts
(March 2006)
ASTM International has received the Certificate of Appreciation for Achievement in Trade by the U S Commerce Department before a Vietnamese delegation of legislators and standards officials
Jewel licensing deal with Smart Res
(March 2006)
Innovision Research and Technology signs Jewel licensing deal with Smart Res to strengthen European presence
ISA membership benefits increased
(February 2006)
ISA has introduced three new member benefits that enhance the membership experience of thousands of automation professionals and provide free access to a library of web seminars and free downloads
Open measurement surgery for manufacturing show
(January 2006)
The National Physical Laboratory is holding an open measurement surgery at Southern Manufacturing (8-9 February 2006)
Continuous measurement of compressed air dew point
(December 2005)
Michell Instruments has annouced the launch of its new on-line hygrometer
Hydraulic oils - how to select them
(December 2005)
Ronald Bakker explains the demands new machinery is placing on hydraulic oils and gives advice on what properties to look for when purchasing an oil to meet the challenge
Unified standard simplifies hollow bar purchasing
(December 2005)
Europe has received a new, unified standard for hollow bar, EN 10 294-1, to replace the host of older, national standards and will mean simpler hollow bar purchases, says a supplier
Rotor balancing is no longer a 'black art'
(December 2005)
To the average person, rotor balancing is often called a 'black art' says Steve Fowler, who in this article provides insight into the balancing world and removes the idea of 'black art'
Furniture testing provided in the Far East
(September 2005)
Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services' Hong Kong facility has introduced new furniture testing capabilities to provide UK companies with an at source testing facility
New consortium to address metrology issues
(July 2005)
A consortium, newly organized to promote and rapidly progress current and emerging standards, and to address interoperability issues critical to dimensional metrology has been established
Exporting electricals/electronics to Mexico
(July 2005)
Many electrical and electronic products in Mexico must comply with Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM) standards and the NOM Mark is checked for at the Mexican border
Volunteers work for Worldwide Automation Standards
(June 2005)
Hundreds of ISA volunteers have truly set the standard and changed the course of the automation profession around the world through their work on these and other standards
Software searches out copper/alloy standards '
(June 2005)
Copper Key' software enables users to find equivalent copper and copper alloy standards and compositions for EN and old BS materials from other national material designations