Standards Impact
Standards Impact is a podcast that explores the often-overlooked influence of standards on various industries, from construction to aviation. Host Dave Walsh interviews experts and innovators who discuss how standards shape public health, safety, and consumer confidence. Presented by ASTM International, the show provides an inside look at the standards driving progress in exciting fields.
Episodes
Paws for Concern: Pet Safety Standards
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.ha7UuLhLybhDy3MxMqbfFollow UsTwitter @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInternationalInstagram @astmintlYouTube @ASTMIntlLinkedIn @ASTM InternationalPresented b
Standards on Tap
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 UsTwitter @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInternationalInstagram
Frozen Focus: Standards for Winter Sports
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 Spyro
Standards at the Scene: Protecting First Responders
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 officer
Students of Standards
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
Smooth Sailing: How Standards Support the Supply Chain
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
Lift Off: Commerical Spaceflight Standards
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 UsTwitter @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInternationalInstagram @astmintlYouTube @ASTMIntlLinkedIn @ASTM InternationalPresented by ASTM Internati
Making Waves: Standards for Water Sports
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 Wh
Grasping the Future: Standards for Robotics
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 UsTwitter @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInternationalInstagram @ast
Going Yard: The Science Behind Bats and Balls
“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 UsTwitter @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInternationalInstagram @astmintlYouTube @ASTMIntlLinkedIn @ASTM InternationalPresented by ASTM Internationalwww.astm.org
These Boots Are Made with Standards
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 UsTwitter @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInternationalInstagram @astmintlYouTube @ASTMIntlLinkedIn @AST
Taking to the Skies: Drone Standards
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 Ph
Playing It Safe: ASTM’s Toy Safety Standard
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 an
Serving Up Food Safety
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 UsTwitter
Additive Manufacturing: Science Fiction vs. Reality
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 strategi
Alternative Fuels Take Off
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 UsTwitter @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInternationalInstagram @astmintlYouTube @ASTMIntlLinkedIn @ASTM InternationalPresented by ASTM Internationalwww.astm.org
Designing Exoskeletons for First Responders
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 UsTwitter @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInternationalInstagram @astmintlYouTube @ASTMIntlLinkedIn @ASTM In
Safety, from Youth Sports to the Olympics
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 UsTwitter @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInternationalInstagram @astmintlYouTube @ASTMIntlLinkedIn @ASTM InternationalPresented by ASTM Internationalwww.astm.org
New President Andy Kireta on ASTM’s Future
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 UsTwitter @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInternationalInstagram @astmintlYouTu
Safer Thrills for Amusement Rides
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 UsTwitter @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInternationalInstagram @astmintlYouTube @ASTMIntlLinkedIn @ASTM
The Fight for Cleaner Air
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. Follow UsTwitter @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInternationalInstagram @astmintlYouTube @ASTMIntlLinkedIn @ASTM InternationalPresented by ASTM Internat
Paving the Way for Infrastructure
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. Follow UsTwitter @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInternationalInstag
Standards and Forensics: Fact vs Fiction
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.Follow UsTwitter @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInternationalInstagram @astmintlYouTube @ASTMIntlLinkedIn @ASTM InternationalPresented by ASTM Int
The Future Of Plastics
Mark Lavach, the Senior Principal Engineer and Manager of Polymer, Separations, and Systems Sciences for Arkema and Julia Farber, the Senior Strategic Manager of Circular Economy & Standards for Eastman, sit down with host Dave Walsh to talk about the future of plastics. From compostable to biodegradable, they discuss the latest material developments and the standards that are helping these a
Exploring Advanced Manufacturing
Sam Ruben, Co-Founder and Senior Sustainability Advisor at Mighty Buildings, and Adam Norton, Associate Director of the Nerve Center at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, sit down with host Dave Walsh to talk about the amazing world of advanced manufacturing and the critical role of standards in shaping the future. Later, JP Ervin discusses the important work being done in cultivating exo tec
Getting Personal About Protection
Brian Shiels, the Senior PPE Engineer at ArcWear and a long-standing member of many standards development organizations joins this episode of Standards Impact, the Official Podcast of ASTM International. Brian is also the current Vice-Chair of ASTM’S Personal Protective Equipment Committee (F23) and he joins host Dave Walsh to talk all about the critical work being done to ensure the quality of PP
Getting Ahead of Climate Change
In this episode, host Dave Walsh is joined by the Senior Advisor for Climate Adaptation at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Joel Scheraga. Joel leads the EPA's work on climate adaptation to ensure the agency continues to fulfill its mission of protecting public health and the environment even as the climate changes. He joins Dave to discuss the efforts underway to prepare for a
The Future Of Sustainable Concrete
In this episode, Ivan Diaz Loya, Vice President of Technical Services at Ozinga, joins host Dave Walsh to discuss why people should care about reducing carbon in the manufacture of concrete, the standards helping the industry move forward, and what the future for sustainable concrete holds in store. Then, JP Ervin discusses pioneering standards work on the otherworldly phenomenon of karst, includi
Moving The World Forward For 125 Years
Welcome to Standards Impact, the official podcast of ASTM International. On this exciting first episode, host and Editor in Chief of ASTM’s flagship publication, Standardization News, Dave Walsh, is joined by none other than ASTM International’s President, Kathie Morgan. Kathie has been a leader in the standards development community for nearly 40 years and she joins Dave to talk all about the ama
Welcome to 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 a
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