Standards Impact
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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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.
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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 stud...
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 Wei...
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.
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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...
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.
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“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.
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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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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 (r...
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 w...
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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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 Associate...
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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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