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Burns & McDonnell Engineers
Data When and Where You Need It: Burns & McDonnell Engineers Access Standards in the Field in Minutes - PDF

IHS Specs & Standards - Instant access to U.S., historical, international, corporate and European standards and related technical documents
Pemex Petroleum Engineers      Abstract      Detail
Mexico's largest petroleum exploration and production division deploys comprehensive online Standards Library for employees worldwide to improve safety, ensure environmental compliance, reduce engineering and equipment costs, and increase product quality.

SAE Digital Library - A vital source for automotive engineers
Nissan Motor Co.      Detail (PDF)
Electronic delivery of the SAE Technical Papers in PDF format enables Nissan engineers and research scientists involved in designing and manufacturing automobiles with immediate Web access to 17,000+ SAE documents, from a single product.

Validated Design Tools: ESDU (Engineering Sciences Data Unit) - Where research meets design
Cessna Aircraft Company      Detail (PDF)
Web availability of critical engineering data reduces idea-to-design time and analysis by up to 50%, and enables a quicker, more consistent method to final production.

University of Bath, University of Bristol      Detail (PDF)
Preparing the next generation of aeronautical/aerospace and mechanical engineers, and creating a greater industry demand for graduates and students with these design skills.

CatalogXpress®
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems      Abstract      Detail
Leading worldwide manufacturer of products for the cardiac surgery, interventional, and neurovascular sources vital components faster and more efficiently with CatalogXpress® from IHS. Search results for older or obsolete parts include component specifications and product datasheets, and contact/distributor or replacement information.

Marconi Medical Systems      Abstract      Detail
Medical imaging pioneer leverages online tool to complete component spec searches in minutes - not hours - saving engineers' time and increasing productivity. Full-text searching tool manages three million catalog pages and 16,000 manufacturers.

Orbital Sciences Corporation      Abstract      Detail
Leading manufacturer of small space and rocket systems uses online database to validate space-qualified components, quicker and more consistently than ever before.

HAYSTACK®
Bell Avon,Inc.      Abstract      Detail
Government contractor's awards up 85 percent after using IHS parts and logistics research service. "Intelligent bids" enable efficiency gains and profitable, efficient project management.
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING STANDARDS NEWS
November 4, 2009
ICC-ES, UL Create Standards, Codes Verification Program for Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas Products
ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) established a program for plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas (PMG) products ... more
November 2, 2009
ASTM E2707 Tests Fire Penetration of Exterior Wall Assemblies
ASTM International released ASTM E2707, which addresses the enhanced exterior fire protection of structures in a wildland fire. ... more
October 30, 2009
ASTM WK24836 to Outline Specs for Active Area, Multipurpose Flooring
ASTM International Committee F06 on Resilient Floor Coverings is developing ASTM WK24836 - Specification for Active Area, Multipurpose Flooring. ... more
October 26, 2009
ASTM WK25108 to Outline Rotational Viscotester Used in Road Building
ASTM International is developing ASTM WK25108 - Test Method for Measurement of Apparent Viscosity of Asphalt-Rubber or Other High Viscosity Binders ... more
October 23, 2009
ISO/TR 16738 Evaluates Escape Behavior During Fire
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) issued ISO/TR 16738:2009 - Fire-safety engineering - Technical information on methods ... more
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