On May 5, 2025, the American National Standards Institute, in collaboration with the International Trade Administration (ITA), co-hosted a U.S. stakeholder dialogue for a visiting delegation of ten government officials from Israel’s Ministry of Economy and Industry. This dialogue was part of a broader study visit, preceding meetings with the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and other agencies on May 6-9.The event focused on strengthening U.S.-Israel c···
The oil and gas industry powers everything from the transportation networks that bring food to our tables to the components essential to manufacturing the devices we depend on daily. But how do we fill the talent pipeline to support this vital industry? A recent Workcred Expert Series video episode explores how credentials and standards enhance the oil and natural gas industry, and opportunities for new graduates.The episod···
A new podcast from ASTM International explores how standards are contributing to the ongoing evolution of robotics, covering everything from marathon-running humanoids and delivery bots to automated systems transforming manufacturing floors and military applications.Host Dave Walsh speaks with Aaron Prather, who leads ASTM's robotics and autonomous systems···
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has launched its “Make It American” certification program, designed to help the market identify products and manufacturing facilities comply with the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) rules for domestic content.BABA, enacted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in November 2021, established domestic content procurement requirements for federally···
OSTP Requests Public Input by May 29, Identifies Standards as Potential Priority Area for Federal R&DOn behalf of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) National Coordination Office (NCO) seeks public input to support the revision of the 2023 National AI Research and Development Strategic Plan. The OSTP's Request for Informat···
