Standards Impact
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From the floor beneath your feet to the aircraft above your head, standards touch nearly every aspect of our lives, but often their impact can be overlooked. In Standards Impact, we will give you an inside view into some of the most exciting industries and the standards that are moving them forward. So join Dave Walsh as he sits down for in-depth conversations with the experts and innovators who are shaping the future and positively impacting public health, safety, and consumer confidence. This is Standards Impact presented by ASTM International.
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Exploring Advanced Manufacturing
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11/01/23 • 36 min
Sam Ruben, Co-Founder and Senior Sustainability Advisor at Mighty Buildings, and Adam Norton, Associate Director of the Nerve Center at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, sit down with host Dave Walsh to talk about the amazing world of advanced manufacturing and the critical role of standards in shaping the future. Later, JP Ervin discusses the important work being done in cultivating exo technology.
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Serving Up Food Safety
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11/21/24 • 28 min
Sanitation. Energy efficiency. Robots. Standards are helping to make the food service industry safer, more efficient, and more productive.
Join host Dave Walsh as he speaks with Charlie Souhrada, vice president, Regulatory & Technical Affairs at North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM), and Adam Spitz, commercial food service industry specialist at ICF.
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Taking to the Skies: Drone Standards
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01/29/25 • 32 min
Search and rescue. Monitoring wildfires. Package delivery. Learn about the growing list of ways drones impact our daily lives and the standards that support them on the first episode of season three of Standards Impact.
Join host Dave Walsh as he speaks with Mark Blanks, chair of ASTM's Committee F38 on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and head of Global Flight Operations at Wing, along with Phil Kenul, Rear Admiral (retired) and vice chair of F38.
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The Future Of Sustainable Concrete
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06/06/23 • 21 min
In this episode, Ivan Diaz Loya, Vice President of Technical Services at Ozinga, joins host Dave Walsh to discuss why people should care about reducing carbon in the manufacture of concrete, the standards helping the industry move forward, and what the future for sustainable concrete holds in store. Then, JP Ervin discusses pioneering standards work on the otherworldly phenomenon of karst, including caves, underground streams, and sinkholes.
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The Fight for Cleaner Air
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04/10/24 • 32 min
Wildfires. Chemical spills. Asbestos. Our air is at risk.
On this episode of Standards Impact, experts Frank Ehrenfeld of International Asbestos Testing Laboratories, and Tom Laubenthal, owner of TGL Consulting, talk about what is being done to fight back.
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Safety, from Youth Sports to the Olympics
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07/24/24 • 35 min
The whole world is excited for the Olympics this summer. But you might not know how much happens behind the scenes to reduce hazards in global sports. Learn more on this episode of Standards Impact.
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The Future Of Plastics
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01/09/24 • 28 min
Mark Lavach, the Senior Principal Engineer and Manager of Polymer, Separations, and Systems Sciences for Arkema and Julia Farber, the Senior Strategic Manager of Circular Economy & Standards for Eastman, sit down with host Dave Walsh to talk about the future of plastics. From compostable to biodegradable, they discuss the latest material developments and the standards that are helping these advancements in plastics. Later, JP Ervin discusses the fascinating world of sensory evaluation and the ways in which it is being used to improve the products in our lives.
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Moving The World Forward For 125 Years
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04/21/23 • 36 min
Welcome to Standards Impact, the official podcast of ASTM International. On this exciting first episode, host and Editor in Chief of ASTM’s flagship publication, Standardization News, Dave Walsh, is joined by none other than ASTM International’s President, Kathie Morgan. Kathie has been a leader in the standards development community for nearly 40 years and she joins Dave to talk all about the amazing and impactful world of standards, the history of ASTM, the impact the organization has had, and what the future holds, as well as the very special anniversary we’re currently celebrating in 2023. Then later, Content Editor for Standardization News, JP Ervin, joins the show for a special Standards Spotlight segment to highlight The Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Tee Rails, a standard that is close to the heart of ASTM International. So press play and get ready for a fascinating inside view into some of the most exciting industries and the standards that are moving them forward, this is
Standards Impact presented by ASTM International.
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These Boots Are Made with Standards
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03/04/25 • 23 min
Specialty work boots. High heels. 3D printed shoes. Learn about the many ways ASTM standards help put your best foot forward.
Join host Dave Walsh and guests Matt Piotrowski of Timberland and Eric Olson of Precision Testing Laboratories as they discuss standards for — and the future of — footwear.
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Playing It Safe: ASTM’s Toy Safety Standard
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12/12/24 • 32 min
Favorite childhood toys. Unexpected hazards. The future of the toy industry. Learn about ASTM’s premier toy safety standard (F963) and the people who build safety into the toys we love.
Join ASTM's content director Dave Walsh and his guests Joan Lawrence, senior vice president of Standards and Regulatory Affairs with the Toy Association, and Heather Bramble, vice president of Product Safety and Regulatory Compliance with Mattel, for a lively discussion about standards and toy safety.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Standards Impact have?
Standards Impact currently has 21 episodes available.
What topics does Standards Impact cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Technology and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Standards Impact?
The episode title 'Exploring Advanced Manufacturing' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Standards Impact?
The average episode length on Standards Impact is 30 minutes.
How often are episodes of Standards Impact released?
Episodes of Standards Impact are typically released every 35 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Standards Impact?
The first episode of Standards Impact was released on Apr 5, 2023.
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