Standards Impact

Pets have become part of our families, making the need for safety standards greater than ever. Join host Dave Walsh and his guest Brian Grochal, director of safety and quality with pet product company Bark, as they discuss pet toys, harnesses, and more. ha7UuLhLybhDy3MxMqbf Follow Us Twitter @ASTMIntl Facebook @ASTMInternational Instagram @astmintl YouTube @ASTMIntl LinkedIn @ASTM International Pr...

Cold beer. Hot coffee. Spicy food. Fresh-smelling deodorant. Learn how sensory scientists evaluate aroma, mouthfeel, flavors, and more in the things you use and enjoy every day. Join host Dave Walsh and his guest Ali Schultz, sensory manager at New Belgium Brewing, as they discuss standards for sensory evaluation from ASTM committee E18. Follow Us Twitter @ASTMIntl Facebook @ASTMInternational Inst...

Heads up displays in goggles, carbon fiber hockey sticks, universal bindings. Technological improvements are making their way to your favorite cold-weather sports. Learn how standards support both amateurs and the next generation of Olympic athletes on the latest episode of Standards Impact. Guests include Earl Saline, director of education at the National Ski Areas Association, and Evangelos Spyr...

Whether at the scene of a crime or a natural disaster, first responders are on the front line, protecting and serving. But who protects those who protect us? Standards provide help when disaster strikes. Detective Tom Nolan, Montgomery County Detective Bureau, and 2025 ASTM Board Chair Cassy Robinson, join host Dave Walsh for a discussion of the standards that help keep firefighters, police office...

Introducing students to ASTM standards can create a nexus of opportunity, engagement, and robust standards development. Learn how student involvement is shaping the next generation of standards professionals on this episode of Standards Impact. Join guest host Donovan Swift as he speaks with Joe Sinicrope, research scientist for Florida International University’s Applied Research Center and facult...

Ever wonder how stuff gets to your door? Learn about the complexities of the supply chain, from tariffs to sustainability practices, to logistics, and what the supply chain of the future might look like – all on the latest Standards Impact podcast.  Join host Dave Walsh as he speaks with three well-known supply chain experts: Michael Coner, founder of Blockticity; Michael Darden, CEO and founder o...

Two professional astronauts — Chris Ferguson and Michael López-Alegría — discuss the current state of commercial spaceflight and where the field is headed. From medical requirements to spaceport design, learn how standards support this burgeoning industry. Follow Us Twitter @ASTMIntl Facebook @ASTMInternational Instagram @astmintl YouTube @ASTMIntl LinkedIn @ASTM International Presented by ASTM In...

As wave pools continue to grow in popularity, you no longer have to live near the water to catch a wave. From surfing to wakeboarding to water skiing, learn how standards help make water sports and amusements safer. Listen as host David Walsh talks to two pioneers in wave pool technology: Thomas J. Lochtefeld, CEO at Surf Loch LLC, and Marshall Myrman, president of FlowRider, Inc. (a division of W...

The robots are coming — and they’re here to help. From today’s food delivery robots to tomorrow’s cattle herders, the latest episode of Standards Impact touches all aspects of the evolving robotics industry. Join host Dave Walsh as he talks to Aaron Prather, director of robotics and autonomous systems programs at ASTM International. Follow Us Twitter @ASTMIntl Facebook @ASTMInternational Instagram...

“Torpedo” bats. Drag. Lift. Learn more about exciting new developments and the science and standards at play in baseball and softball on the latest episode of Standards Impact.  Follow Us Twitter @ASTMIntl Facebook @ASTMInternational Instagram @astmintl YouTube @ASTMIntl LinkedIn @ASTM International Presented by ASTM International www.astm.org

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. Follow Us Twitter @ASTMIntl Facebook @ASTMInternational Instagram @astmintl YouTube @ASTMIntl Linked...

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 P...

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 a...

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. Follow Us Twit...

3D printing organs. Printing replacement parts in space. Learn how science fiction is becoming reality and discover how additive manufacturing plays a transformative role in the aerospace and biomedical fields.   Join host Dave Walsh for an in-depth discussion of additive manufacturing. With guests: Brent Stucker, chief engineer for North America at Nikon SLM Solutions and chief technology strateg...

Alternative. Renewable. Sustainable. Biofuels. These terms are growing in popularity, but what do they mean for automotive, aviation, and other fuels?  Learn more on this episode of Standards Impact. Follow Us Twitter @ASTMIntl Facebook @ASTMInternational Instagram @astmintl YouTube @ASTMIntl LinkedIn @ASTM International Presented by ASTM International www.astm.org

Exoskeletons are an emerging technology with potential practical benefits to first responders working in emergency services, bomb disposal, policing, and more. Join JP Ervin on the ground of ASTM’s Exo Games, a student competition initiative trying to bring exo technology to first responders.  Follow Us Twitter @ASTMIntl Facebook @ASTMInternational Instagram @astmintl YouTube @ASTMIntl LinkedIn @A...

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. Follow Us Twitter @ASTMIntl Facebook @ASTMInternational Instagram @astmintl YouTube @ASTMIntl LinkedIn @ASTM International Presented by ASTM International www.astm.org

ASTM’s new president Andy Kireta wants to position ASTM for the next 125 years by embracing a vibrant, diverse membership, championing innovation, and guiding students as they build the future.  Listen as host Dave Walsh talks ultramarathons, Purdue Boilermakers, and the future of ASTM International with its new president. Follow Us Twitter @ASTMIntl Facebook @ASTMInternational Instagram @astmintl...

The roar of a roller coaster. The speed of a zip line. A wave at a water park. All are made safer through standards. On this episode of Standards Impact, host Dave Walsh talks to Franceen Gonzales, chief experience officer with Whitewater West Industries, and Jim Seay, president of Premier Rides. Follow Us Twitter @ASTMIntl Facebook @ASTMInternational Instagram @astmintl YouTube @ASTMIntl LinkedIn...

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.  Follow Us Twitter @ASTMIntl Facebook @ASTMInternational Instagram @astmintl YouTube @ASTMIntl LinkedIn @ASTM International Presented by ASTM...

How do we get roads and bridges to last longer? How can standards meet the challenges facing our global infrastructure? Host Dave Walsh sits down with ASTM members and infrastructure experts Darrell Sanders (Contech Engineered Solutions) and Phil Blankenship (Blankenship Asphalt Tech and Training) to talk about the future of the industry.  Follow Us Twitter @ASTMIntl Facebook @ASTMInternational In...

How close to reality is CSI? How have standards impacted the field of forensics?  Host Dave Walsh sits down with ASTM members and forensics experts Laura Hernandes (Verity Labs) and Agnes Winokur (DEA Southeast Laboratory) to separate the facts from the fiction. Follow Us Twitter @ASTMIntl Facebook @ASTMInternational Instagram @astmintl YouTube @ASTMIntl LinkedIn @ASTM International Presented by A...

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 a...

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 te...