ASTM International
ASTM International (American Society for Testing and Materials) was founded as ASTM in 1898. ASTM is one of the largest standards organisations and develops technical standards for materials, products, systems and services. ASTM Standards play an important role in the global economy. Renowned for quality in the development of standards, ASTM strives for the transfer of new technologies into international standards. ASTM Standards result from the work of over 30,000 ASTM members in more than 100 countries.
Astm International – leading global standards for industry and innovation:
ASTM International is one of the world’s leading developers of voluntary consensus standards. With over 13,000 active ASTM standards in use internationally, ASTM contributes significantly to improving product quality, safety, market access and global trade.
Companies, authorities, research institutes and laboratories worldwide use ASTM standards to:
- Ensure product safety and quality
- Reduce international trade barriers
- Standardize technical innovations
- Strengthen consumer and market confidence
ASTM standards are a central component of modern quality and compliance strategies.
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ASTM Compass is the online platform for accessing ASTM publications. These include scientific publications (peer-reviewed conference proceedings and technical papers), standards, eBooks and articles from internationally renowned journals including a backfile dating back to 1932.
Other standards organisations also offer their technical data via ASTM Compass, such as:
- API American Petroleum Institute
- AWS American Welding Society
- AWWA American Water Works Association
ASTM classifications
- Iron and Steel Products
- Nonferrous Metal Products
- Metals Test Methods and Analytical Procedures
- Construction
- Petroleum Products, Lubricants, and Fossil Fuels
- Paints, Related Coatings, and Aromatics
- Textiles
- Plastics
- Rubber
- Electrical Insulation and Electronics
- Water and Environmental Technology
- Nuclear, Solar, and Geothermal Energy
- Medical Device and Services
- General Methods and Instrumentation
- General Products, Chemical Specialties, and End Use Products
ASTM and Global Trade
ASTM standards promote international trade through:
- Harmonization of technical requirements
- Removal of technical barriers to trade
- Creation of uniform quality criteria
- Facilitating market access
Companies – from global corporations to technology-oriented start-ups – benefit from clearly defined technical framework conditions that create a level playing field and increase regulatory certainty.
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The ASTM magazine Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing Systems has published a special issue on industrial production after COVID 19. The pandemic has caused difficulties for the manufacturing industry and led to a decline in production. The 21 articles in the special issue discuss possible measures from a practical and political perspective. Examples are used to discuss vaccine production, pandemic-proof factories and the use of artificial intelligence, among other things.
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How can I access ASTM publications?
As a partner of ASTM, you can obtain access to all ASTM publications and standards through us. We can support you in your search for relevant data and are available without delay for any questions!
Which standards are defined by ASTM?
The standards defined and published by ASTM cover many disciplines and classifications in the goods and services domain, as well as in the area of materials and testing. The standards can be searched in ASTM’s Book of Standards. This contains approximately 12,000 standards which are available in print, CD-ROM or electronic formats. We can gladly advise you on the selection and purchase of relevant content. We guarantee prompt support in case of questions regarding the purchase of data through ASTM Compass.
What is ASTM Certification?
A small part of ASTM is the certification body SEI – Safety Equipment Institute. The certification program of the SEI is voluntary and based on internationally-recognised standards like ASTM, ANSI, CSA, NFPA, NIJ and NOCSAE.