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ISTA Transportation Testing: Methods, Importance, and How to Find a Laboratory

By Trevor Henderson | Apr 25, 2024

Dive into the comprehensive ISTA transportation testing methods that assess product packaging and durability under simulated shipping conditions, ensuring products withstand the rigors of transit and meet industry standards.

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What is Vessel General Permit (VGP) Testing?

By Editorial Team | Feb 20, 2024

The Coast Guard's Vessel General Permit (VGP) Testing for Ship Water Discharge In the United States, the US Coast Guard mandates that ships with Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS) have their discharge water tested as part of their Vessel General Permit. This is...

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U.S. DOT Opens Applications for $5 Million Research Initiative for Novel Cement Development

By Pam Wertalik | Feb 16, 2024

Friday, February 9, 2024 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $5 million funding opportunity for a research initiative on the use of steel slag in cement and concrete. This funding will support a partnership between the U.S. DOT, in...

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Spark Arrestor Testing

By Editorial Team | Apr 24, 2023

Spark Arrestor Testing determines the effectiveness of the engine's exhaust system SAE spark arrestor testing is necessary to determine the effectiveness of a spark arrestor in preventing sparks from escaping an engine's exhaust system. To ensure compliance with...

The Association of American Railroad (AAR) Specifications

By Amanda Stellwag | Apr 24, 2023

Laws standards and regulations to ensure railway safety and compliance. The importance of the Association of American Railroad (AAR) specifications which protect the people and supplies the vehicles carry. The AAR With recent headlines of the East Palestine, Ohio...

Environmental Simulation Studies

By Editorial Team | Mar 5, 2023

Oh, where will your products go? Do you know? Will it need exporting to a country facing freezing winter temperatures and be jostled around by harsh shipping conditions by oceans or held on customs storage docks in blistering 100 degree temperatures? Or will it be...

What are SAE Standards?

By Editorial Team | Mar 2, 2023

SAE standards were developed for professionals in the engineering fields relating to transport like automotive, aerospace, and commercial vehicles. Established as the Society of Automotive Engineers, it was started as a professional association and organization for...

Society of Automobile Engineers (SAE) Testing

By Editorial Team | Feb 7, 2023

SAE is an international organization that stands for the Society of Automobile Engineers. SAE International is a global organization that advances self-propelled vehicle and system knowledge. In all, the Society of Automobile Engineers SAE has over 10,000...

NASM Aerospace Fastener Laboratory Testing

By Editorial Team | Feb 3, 2023

The National Aerospace Standards (NAS) are a comprehensive set of industry standards developed and maintained by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) of America. NAS standards encompass a wide range of aerospace components and systems, including fasteners,...