INST 202 Standard Organizations Flashcards
Is the official U.S. representative to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
ANSI - American National Standards Institute
Government of Canada’s premier organization for research and development
NRC - National Research Council
Is a federal Crown corporation. It has its mandate to promote efficient and effective standardization in Canada
SCC - Standard Council of Canada
A leading global, nonprofit organization that is setting the standard for automation
CSA - Canada Standards Association
aims to be the essential resource for mechanical engineers and other technical professionals throughout the world for solutions that benefit humankind
ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Developed through global consensus, they help to break down barriers to international trade
ISO - International Organization for Standardization
globally recognized leader in the development and delivery of international voluntary consensus standards
ASTM International - American Society for Testing and Materials International
From testing & certifying your products today for safety & performance requirements, to developing leading-edge, consensus-based standards to support tomorrow’s technology, we develop solutions that strive to promote safety to industry and society
CSA - Canada Standards Association
mandate is to ensure the integrity and accuracy of trade measurement in Canada through the administration and enforcement of the Weights and Measures Act and Regulations and the Electricity and Gas inspection Act and Regulations
ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life
NIST - National Institute of Standards and Testing
