WRC is the Welding Research Council, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit scientific research corporation, which brings to bear in the solution of problems in welding and pressure vessel technology the talents of diverse science and engineering specialists. They exchange knowledge, share perspectives, and develop and guide R & D activities. As needed, WRC organizes and manages cooperative […]
Standards publisher of the month – September 2020: CMAA
CMAA is the Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Inc., an independent trade association affiliated with the Material Handling Industry. CMAA traces its roots to the Electric Overhead Crane Institute, known as EOCI, which was founded in 1927 by leading crane manufacturers of that time to promote the standardization of cranes as well as uniform quality […]
Standards publisher of the month – August 2020: ASME
ASME is a not-for-profit membership organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, career enrichment, and skills development across all engineering disciplines, toward a goal of helping the global engineering community develop solutions to benefit lives and livelihoods. Founded in 1880 by a small group of leading industrialists, ASME has grown through the decades to include more […]
Standards publisher of the month – July 2020: IPC
The Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC) serves more than 2,300 member companies worldwide involved in designing, manufacturing, specifying and/or using printed circuit boards. Approximately 200 standards, guidelines and technical reports cover topics ranging from design and printed circuit board manufacturing to electronics assembly and testing. Browse the IPC catalog in the Techstreet Store. IPC standards […]
Standards publisher of the month – June 2020: BOMA
The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International is a primary source of information on building management and operations, development, leasing, building operating costs, energy consumption patterns, local and national building codes, legislation, occupancy statistics, technological developments and other industry trends. Browse the BOMA catalog in the Techstreet Store. BOMA standards are also available on […]
Standards publisher of the month – May 2020: MMPDS
The Metallic Materials Properties Development and Standardization (MMPDS) is recognized throughout the world and represents the primary source of statistically based design allowables for metallic materials and fastened joints used in the design of aerospace vehicle structures in the United States. Browse the MMPDS catalog in the Techstreet Store. MMPDS standards are also available on […]
Standards publisher of the month – March 2020: API
The American Petroleum Institute (API) is a leader in the development of petroleum and petrochemical equipment and operating standards, covering topics that range from drill bits to environmental protection. These standards embrace proven, sound engineering and operating practices and safe, interchangeable equipment and materials. Many have been incorporated into state and federal regulations and adopted […]
Standards publisher of the month – February 2020: APWA
The American Public Works Association (APWA) serves professionals in all aspects of public works – a fact that sets it apart from other organizations and makes it an effective voice of public works throughout North America. With a worldwide membership more than 30,000 strong, APWA includes not only personnel from local, county, state/province and federal agencies, […]
Standards publisher of the month – January 2020: BSI Group
British Standards Institution (BSI) standards cover building and civil engineering, materials and chemicals, electrotechnology, consumer products and services, healthcare, management systems and information technology. The BSI catalog contains over 50,000 standards, including standards of United Kingdom origin, European standards and international standards which have been adopted in the United Kingdom. Browse the BSI Group catalog in […]
Standards publisher of the month – December 2019: ASHRAE
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) standards establish consensus for test methods and performance criteria. These include voluntary consensus standards for Method of Measurement or Test, Standard Design and Standard Practice. Consensus standards define minimum values or acceptable performance. ASHRAE is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and follows […]
