ANSI - American National Standards Institute

10/30/2026

Every stride puts athletic footwear cushioning to work. 👟 How do different cushioning materials respond to this impact?

ASTM F1976-24 provides a standardized test method for evaluating impact attenuation in athletic shoe cushioning systems and materials using a controlled, gravity-driven impact.

ASTM F1976-24 evaluates impact attenuation in athletic shoe cushioning systems and materials through controlled laboratory testing.

10/29/2026

How can machinery control systems help reduce the risk of injury? ⚙️🛡️ ISO 13849-1:2023 covers the design of safety-related control systems, including the hardware and software that support their safety functions. This standard provides guidance for a range of machinery applications and technologies. ISO 13849-1:2023 is available in a variety of standards packages on the ANSI Webstore. Find this standard here: https://ansi.link/ISO-13849-1-2023.

10/28/2026

What can cognitive science tell us about the decisions forensic experts make every day? Dr. Itiel Dror has spent more than 15 years working in the forensic field, examining how cognitive factors can influence expert judgment. His work connects research on human cognition with the realities of forensic practice, offering valuable perspective on a subject that can affect even the most experienced professionals. Join Dr. Dror for ANAB’s Cognitive and Human Factors in Forensic Decision Making training course on November 12th to explore the human factors behind forensic conclusions and approaches to addressing potential bias. https://anab.link/CHFFDM

10/28/2026

Molded plastic gears offer advantages, such as lightweight construction and design flexibility, but inspecting them can present unique challenges. ⚙️ Shrinkage, deformation, cooling conditions, and material properties can all influence gear geometry and measurement results.

AGMA 905-A17 describes industry accepted practices for measuring plastic gears, including commonly used equipment and techniques, as well as statistical and measurement system analysis considerations.

AGMA 905-A17 addresses inspection methods, measurement accuracy, repeatability, and equipment for molded plastic gears.

10/27/2026

ISO 20001:2026 provides organizations with a structured approach to managing food loss and waste, rather than relying on individual waste-reduction initiatives. This standard:

🍎 Helps organizations plan, implement, and maintain a food loss and waste management system
🧀 Establishes processes to track, quantify, and report food loss and waste
🥦 Uses data to identify where waste occurs and determine opportunities for reduction

By helping organizations identify and address food loss and waste, ISO 20001:2026 can reduce waste-related costs and support more efficient use of materials and other resources.

➡️ Find this standard on the ANSI Webstore: https://ansi.link/ISO-20001-2026.

10/26/2026

Sports and technology are becoming increasingly connected. From personalized fan recommendations, live statistics, athlete performance analysis, and AI-powered coaching tools, AI is creating new ways to experience and participate in sports. 🏀⚽🏈

Explore how ISO/IEC 42001 can help organizations manage AI responsibly.

AI, streaming, and digital technology are transforming sports culture, fan engagement, and responsible AI management with ISO/IEC 42001.

10/25/2026

Did you know that about 1 in 7 routine public hot tub and spa inspections result in immediate closure due to serious health and safety violations? 🏊 ANSI/PHTA/ICC-2-2023 provides an adoptable framework for managing public aquatic venues and supporting safe, sanitary conditions.

Public pool and spa safety starts with proper maintenance. Learn how ANSI/PHTA/ICC-2 2023 supports water quality and safe operations.

10/24/2026

Anyone will catch a glimpse of it while drinking the last drops of an upturned water bottle: an equilateral triangle accompanied by a number and abbreviation. This is a Resin Identification Code (RIC), covered by ASTM D7611, which has been revised.

The Resin Identification Code (RIC) standard, ASTM D6711-26, has been updated. Read about its change for adding new numbers and purchase here.

10/23/2026

How can we build a standards-ready workforce? Standards expertise takes years to develop, and companies need more people who have those skills.

On December 9th in Washington D.C., ANSI’s Committee on Education will bring together industry leaders, standards developing organizations, academia, and government to inform a practical roadmap for building the standards talent pipeline, with an opportunity for employers to help shape it.

Why attend:
✅ Shape what the next generation learns. Tell educators directly which standards competencies your teams need and help inform a roadmap for standards education.

✅ Build a recruiting pipeline. Connect with faculty and programs developing standards-literate graduates, and explore internships, applied projects, and mentoring partnerships.

✅ Strengthen your own workforce. Discover practical tools, including games and simulations, for training new hires and early-career staff in standards work.

✅ Understand the global picture. Learn how Europe and China are approaching standards education, and what that means for companies competing internationally.

The day opens with welcoming remarks from ANSI President and CEO Laurie Locascio, followed by a fireside chat with Microsoft and university engineering programs. Speakers will represent the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), ASTM International, UL Research Institutes, UL Standards & Engagement, ETSI, and Workcred, a division of ANSI. https://ansi.link/Standards-Ready-Workforce

10/23/2026

From water towers supporting bucolic towns to the 19 reservoirs from which 1.2 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water travels 125 miles to New York City, the US has its share of facilities for storing water. AWWA C652-2025 describes methods of disinfecting water storage facilities and tanks.

AWWA C652-25 standardizes the disinfection of water storage facilities, like water towers and reservoirs, before they're in service.