Standards Impact

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  Paws for Concern: Pet Safety Standards 21.05.2026 23min

  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 @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInternationalInstagram @astmintlYouTube @ASTMIntlLinkedIn @ASTM InternationalPresented by ASTM International www.astm.org
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  Standards on Tap 07.04.2026 31min

  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 @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInternationalInstagram @astmintlYouTube @ASTMIntlLinkedIn @ASTM InternationalPresented by ASTM International www....
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  Frozen Focus: Standards for Winter Sports 25.02.2026 31min

  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 Spyrou, manager, research & certification at CCM Hockey. Follow Us Twitter @ASTMIntlFacebook @A...
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  Standards at the Scene: Protecting First Responders 22.10.2025 33min

  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 officers, and EMTs safe. Follow Us Twitter @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInternationalInstagram @astmintlYouT...
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  Students of Standards 03.09.2025 19min

  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 faculty advisor for the FIU student chapter. He is also a member of ASTM's committee on nuclear techno...
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  Smooth Sailing: How Standards Support the Supply Chain 14.08.2025 35min

  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 of DFM Data Corp., Inc.; and Jeff Weiss, partner at Steptoe, LLP. Follow Us Twitter @AS...
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  Lift Off: Commerical Spaceflight Standards 10.07.2025 28min

  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 @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInternationalInstagram @astmintlYouTube @ASTMIntlLinkedIn @ASTM InternationalPresented by ASTM International www.astm.org
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  Making Waves: Standards for Water Sports 05.06.2025 28min

  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 WhiteWater West) — along with Bethany Suderman, PhD, PE, senior biomechanical engineer at Guidance...
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  Grasping the Future: Standards for Robotics 30.04.2025 28min

  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 @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInternationalInstagram @astmintlYouTube @ASTMIntlLinkedIn @ASTM InternationalPresented by ASTM International www.astm.org
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  Going Yard: The Science Behind Bats and Balls 03.04.2025 44min

  “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 @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInternationalInstagram @astmintlYouTube @ASTMIntlLinkedIn @ASTM InternationalPresented by ASTM International www.astm.org
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  These Boots Are Made with Standards 04.03.2025 23min

  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 @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInternationalInstagram @astmintlYouTube @ASTMIntlLinkedIn @ASTM InternationalPresented by ASTM International www.astm.org
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  Taking to the Skies: Drone Standards 29.01.2025 32min

  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. Follow Us Twitter @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInt...
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  Playing It Safe: ASTM’s Toy Safety Standard 12.12.2024 32min

  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. Follow ...
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  Serving Up Food Safety 21.11.2024 28min

  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 Twitter @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInternationalInstagram @astmintlYouTube @ASTMIntlLinkedIn @ASTM Inter...
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  Additive Manufacturing: Science Fiction vs. Reality 29.10.2024 28min

  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 strategist with Wohlers Associates; and Christian Seidel, professor at Munich University of Applie...
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  Alternative Fuels Take Off 18.09.2024 44min

  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 @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInternationalInstagram @astmintlYouTube @ASTMIntlLinkedIn @ASTM InternationalPresented by ASTM International www.astm.org
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  Designing Exoskeletons for First Responders 06.08.2024 19min

  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 @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInternationalInstagram @astmintlYouTube @ASTMIntlLinkedIn @ASTM InternationalPresented by ASTM International www.astm.org
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  Safety, from Youth Sports to the Olympics 24.07.2024 35min

  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 @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInternationalInstagram @astmintlYouTube @ASTMIntlLinkedIn @ASTM InternationalPresented by ASTM International www.astm.org
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  New President Andy Kireta on ASTM’s Future 10.06.2024 29min

  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 @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInternationalInstagram @astmintlYouTube @ASTMIntlLinkedIn @ASTM InternationalPresented by ASTM International www.astm.org
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  Safer Thrills for Amusement Rides 15.05.2024 36min

  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 @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInternationalInstagram @astmintlYouTube @ASTMIntlLinkedIn @ASTM InternationalPresented by ASTM International www.astm.org