Archive for the 'Press Releases' Category
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ANSI and DIN to Co-Host Panel on medical device innovation.
March 2, 2016 | Comments Off on ANSI and DIN to Co-Host Panel on medical device innovation.
ANSI and German Institute for Standardization (DIN) will co-host “Innovation in the Medical Device Sector.” This standards panel event, scheduled for April 12, 2016 in Washington, D.C. from 9 am to 5 pm, will provide discussions intended to unite public- and private-sector representatives in USA and Germany to provide viewpoints on developments in electronic medical records (EMRs) as well as implications for standardization and public policy. Registration is open through March 21.
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NIST Method may find elusive flaws in medical implants.
March 2, 2016 | Comments Off on NIST Method may find elusive flaws in medical implants.
After years of effort by manufacturers and researchers, NIST and collaborators have demonstrated a nondestructive approach for detecting cracks in ceramic capacitors before they go bad. NIST crack-detection method relies on acoustic measurements…
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NREL Collaboration boosts CdTe solar cell potenial.
March 2, 2016 | Comments Off on NREL Collaboration boosts CdTe solar cell potenial.
Scientists at NREL collaborated with researchers at Washington State University and University of Tennessee to improve max voltage available from cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar cell. Their research appears in Nature Energy journal article, “CdTe solar cells with open-circuit voltage breaking the 1 V barrier.” This research helps provide path for solar energy being able to compete directly with electricity generated by conventional energy sources.
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FAA unveils effort to expand safe integration of UAS.
March 2, 2016 | Comments Off on FAA unveils effort to expand safe integration of UAS.
FAA is establishing an aviation rulemaking committee with industry stakeholders to develop recommendations for a regulatory framework that would allow certain unmanned aircraft to be operated over people who are not directly involved in the oper…
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ANSI Details Efforts of its members and partners.
March 2, 2016 | Comments Off on ANSI Details Efforts of its members and partners.
NFPA published report evaluating efficiency of its “Remembering When” fire and fall prevention program. IAPMO India and WQA India signed MOU to collaborate on administration of Certification Scheme for Drinking Water Treatment Systems That Make Microbiological Reduction Claims. CSA Group published list of tips to help consumers recognize counterfeit products. Report released by USGBC demonstrates growth of green building. ABMSP has been approved as ANSI Accredited Standards Developer.
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Portable Biofluid Spill Kit reduces risks to facility employee.
March 2, 2016 | Comments Off on Portable Biofluid Spill Kit reduces risks to facility employee.
Able to absorb up to 8.5 gal, PIG® Biohazard Spill Kit helps facilities reduce employee risks when cleaning up blood, urine, and other biofluids. Components – PPE, PIG Absorbent Pads, PIG Absorb-&-Lock Bio-Fluids Loose Absorbe…