Archive for the 'Press Releases' Category
Mar
25
FAA Updates Standards, Tower Designs to save birds’ lives.
March 25, 2016 | Comments Off on FAA Updates Standards, Tower Designs to save birds’ lives.
Changes made by FAA to its communication tower lighting standards were undertaken to save thousands of birds’ lives each year. Tower lighting configurations for tall structures, used to warn pilots when approaching obstruction, include white and red steady-burning, flashing, and strobe lights as well as various combinations of all 3 types. Updated in December 2015, Advisory Circular (AC) for obstruction marking and lighting dictates tower lighting schemes should follow revised guidance.
Mar
25
FAA releases 2016 to 2036 Aerospace Forecast.
March 25, 2016 | Comments Off on FAA releases 2016 to 2036 Aerospace Forecast.
Aerospace Forecast Report finds sustained increase in overall air travel and use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems. FAA estimates small, hobbyist UAS purchases may grow from 1.9 million in 2016 to 4.3 million by 2020, and sales of UAS for commercial purpo…
Mar
25
ANSI Exhibit edifies students on how standards impact daily life.
March 25, 2016 | Comments Off on ANSI Exhibit edifies students on how standards impact daily life.
ANSI will exhibit at 2016 USA Science & Engineering Festival, taking place in Washington, D.C. from April 15–17, to further inspire and educate future generations of STEM and standardization professionals about standards’ significance. With its “Standards Are Everywhere” theme, exhibit will demonstrate how standards help support nearly everything kids take part in and rely on from day to day. Showcase will feature interactive elements with hands-on examples.
Mar
25
NEMA reaffirms NEMA WD 1 standard.
March 25, 2016 | Comments Off on NEMA reaffirms NEMA WD 1 standard.
NEMA reaffirmed NEMA WD 1 General Color Requirements for Wiring Devices. Standard contains color references for ac switches, plugs and cord connectors, receptacles, and other related wiring devices. NEMA WD 1-1999 (R2005, R2010, R2015) may be purchas…
Mar
25
BIO welcomes support of VP Biden in fight to cure cancer.
March 25, 2016 | Comments Off on BIO welcomes support of VP Biden in fight to cure cancer.
BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood released statement regarding VP Biden’s “moon shot” initiative to find a cure for cancer. “We applaud Vice President Biden for his leadership in advancing the fight to cure cancer. The process of discovering new cures and treatments for patients in need relies upon an ecosystem of innovation in which all stakeholders, including government agencies and regulators, academic research institutions, private industry, and patient groups, play a critical role.”
Mar
25
Lay-In Panel Light Fixture operates in hazardous locations.
March 25, 2016 | Comments Off on Lay-In Panel Light Fixture operates in hazardous locations.
Along with rear access panel for facilitated service, HAL-RA-48-6L-T5HO-480V features 20 gauge steel construction with white baked enamel finish and 3/16 in. clear tempered glass lens. Latter protects six 54 W T5HO lamps, whi…