Emerging Technology

Across emerging technologies we believe standards offer an invaluable platform for better and deeper global collaboration. Embedding standards at the start of the R&D process accelerates commercialization and reduces costs.

Incorporating standards from the start of the development cycle transforms this dynamic – ensuring that exciting advances can quickly demonstrate their safety, reliability, quality and relevance.

The journey doesn’t stop at creating standards. Engaging with industry players, stakeholders, and innovators is essential in understanding the broader objectives and immediate needs of the tech community.

Learn more about our collaborative efforts with government, industry, academia, and consumers as we work to accelerate and advance standards to drive faster adoption and implementation for cutting-edge technologies.

In the ever-evolving realm of technology, ASTM has consistently been at the forefront, ensuring standards remain relevant and adaptive. Our historically robust member base has provided unparalleled technical wisdom spanning a broad spectrum of products and services.

Our technical and strategic consulting services can help your organization make rapid progress with:

• deep analysis
• roadmapping
• product development workshops
• long-term planning and investment strategy
• business strategy
• new product introductions and more

The dawn of exo-skeletons is upon us, a fusion of human potential with technological might. Whether it’s enhancing workplace productivity or aiding medical rehabilitation, these devices hold immense promise. The role of global standards is pivotal to ensure that this technology is both safe and effective.

With the potential to reduce injuries and fatigue in the workplace, pioneers are seeing benefits from improved wellbeing and quality of work to reduced costs of worker compensation.

Meanwhile, medical devices are offering both rehabilitation and everyday mobility gains to people suffering from disabilities, illnesses, or injuries.

Explore how we’re shaping the future of wearable tech.

The synergy of robotics, automation, and autonomous systems is pushing boundaries and redefining possibilities. As robots find their way into diverse sectors, from autonomous vehicles to complex manipulations, having a strong foundation of standards is essential.

In the field of robotics, automation, and autonomous systems, ASTM Committee F45 has recently expanded its remit to go beyond autonomous unmanned ground vehicles (A-UGVs). New topics include robot performance and mobile manipulators (robot arms onboard autonomous vehicles).

Join us in exploring the exciting developments in this domain and the significance of cohesive international guidelines.