CD-ROM includes all ISO Technical Product Specification Standards
ISO has launched a compilation on CD-ROM of its entire collection of Technical Product Specification (TPS) Standards, which are essential to manufacturing on a global basis, and provide a common language for product and contract specification and other communication along global supply chains.
The Technical Product Specification (TPS) collection on CD-ROM allows the 242 Standards to be accessed easily and rapidly and puts this 'library' of Standards into a conveniently transportable format.
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[more]International workshop on sustainable business districts
The national Standards body for France, AFNOR, is hosting an international workshop on 'Sustainable Business Districts' on 28 – 29 January 2010 in France to produce an 'International Workshop Agreement' (IWA).
The IWA will provide a framework to establish a core set of indicators and a performance assessment methodology for sustainable development of business districts, as well as a guide of best practices. Such a framework appears particularly crucial at a time when the sustainable operation of business districts continues to be a key focus worldwide.
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[more]900 delegates attend IEC AGM in Tel Aviv
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) was held in October 2009 in Tel Aviv. Over 900 delegates from over 50 countries were represented at the technical meetings and governance meetings.
Peter Berry, President of the New Zealand IEC National Committee attended the IEC AGM Presidents' Workshop, (which looked at the role of international Standards in economic reform and recovery), and several other governance meetings.
New Zealand was also represented by Derek Johns (Chairman, TC 61) and Richard Bollard who attended a number of technical committee meetings. During the Council meeting the German candidate Mr Klaus Wucherer was elected as the next IEC President and Dr Ralph Craven, ex CEO of Transpower New Zealand Ltd, was elected to the IEC Council Board.
An Open Session on 'Terminology, units, quantities, and symbols: essential tools for IEC Standards?' was held on the final day of the AGM.
Next IEC President – Klaus Wucherer of Germany
Klaus Wucherer of Germany was elected by IEC Council as future IEC President during the 73rd General Meeting in Tel Aviv, Israel. He will begin his one-year term as IEC President-Elect on 1 January 2010 and his three-year term as IEC President on 1 January 2011.
Wucherer has been President of DKE, the German National Committee of the IEC, since 2000. He is a member of the Supervisory Board of VDE, the German Association for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies, and was its President from 2003 to 2005.
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[more]Future social responsibility Standard – published as a draft international Standard
The future international Standard 'Guidance on social responsibility' ISO 26000 has reached an important phase in its development with its publication as a Draft International Standard (DIS).
ISO 26000 will distil a globally relevant understanding of what social responsibility is and what organisations need to do to operate in a socially responsible way. The Standard will provide harmonised, globally relevant guidance to encourage the implementation of best practice in social responsibility worldwide.
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[more]Marine energy – the power of the sea
The waves that crash onto a rocky seashore leave an indelible impression on the mind. The sheer power of the waves as they approach and then recede, one after another, is unforgettable and the action endless.
Wind has a large part to play in the formation of waves. The size of the waves depends on the strength of the wind, how long it blows, and the area over which it blows. Tides also play a big part: the gravitational effect of the sun and moon on Earth is the cause of the waters' rise and fall.
Given that 71% of Earth's surface is covered by water, it seems obvious that mankind should seize the opportunity to harness some of that power. It has been estimated that ocean waves could provide anything between 8000 and 80 000 TWh (terawatt hours) of energy per year, while the figure for marine currents is more than 800 TWh per year.
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[more]AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS
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