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ACCREDITATION BODIES:
American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA)
The A2LA is a signatory to the ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement for Calibration. They are dedicated to the formal recognition of competent testing and calibration laboratories, biobanking facilities, inspection bodies, product certification bodies, proficiency testing providers, and reference material producers. A2LA is among the largest accreditation bodies in the world with over 4,000 actively accredited certificates representing all 50 U.S. states and more than 50 countries. They are the only independent, 501(c)3, non-profit, internationally recognized accreditation body in the United States that offers a full range of comprehensive conformity assessment accreditation services. Search for A2LA accredited calibration laboratories.
https://www.A2LA.org
National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP)
NVLAP is a signatory to the ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement for Calibration. Administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), NVLAP provides third-party accreditation to testing and calibration laboratories in response to legislative actions or requests from government agencies or private-sector organizations. Search for NVLAP accredited calibration laboratories.
https://www.nist.gov/nvlap
ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)
ANAB is a signatory to the ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement for Calibration. They are a non-governmental organization that provides accreditation services and training to public- and private-sector organizations, serving the global marketplace. ANAB is the largest accreditation body in North America and provides services in more than 75 countries. Search for ANAB accredited calibration laboratories.
https://anab.ansi.org
International Accreditation Service (IAS)
IAS is a signatory to the ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement for Calibration. They are a non-profit, public-benefit corporation that has been providing accreditation services since 1975. As one of the leading accreditation bodies in the United States, IAS is a signatory to the three primary international organizations that form a unified system for evaluating and recognizing competent accreditation bodies worldwide. Search for IAS accredited calibration laboratories.
https://www.iasonline.org
STANDARDS:
Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG)
Globally recognized organization founded with the purpose of providing an open forum where members develop and promote solutions that enhance the prosperity of the automotive industry. Source for standards such as CQI-9, CQI-11, CQI-12, IATF 16949, etc.
http://www.aiag.org
ASTM International (ASTM)
Globally recognized leader in the development and delivery of international voluntary consensus standards. Source for standards such as A991/a 991M, E230, etc.
http://www.astm.org
SAE International (SAE)
SAE International is a global association of technical experts in the aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle industries. SAE International’s core competencies are life-long learning and voluntary consensus standards development. Source for standards such as AMS2750, AMS2759, AMS2770, etc.
http://www.sae.org
Industrial Heating: The International Journal of Thermal Technology
An excellent source of information for matters concerning the heat treat industry and for heat treating problems and solutions. The magazine and website include many insightful articles, product/company profiles, and news headlines. Archived issues available.
http://www.industrialheating.com
Aerospace Engineering and Manufacturing Magazine
An excellent information source for matters concerning the Aerospace industry. The magazine and website feature many interesting articles, comprehensive resource guide, regularly updated Tech Blog, product profiles, and much more. Also available through the website, archived magazine issues.
http://www.sae.org/mags/aem
The Monty Heat Treat News
Arguably the most famous place to find the latest heat treat news online. Services include selling and buying surplus heat treating equipment, appraising furnaces, targeted advertising for the Heat Treat Industry, suggesting Commercial Heat Treating Services, finding buyers for your Commercial Heat Treat shop and general Heat Treat Industry advice. The monthly newsletter is a great read as well.http://themonty.com
Control Global Magazine
An excellent source for all matters concerning Process Control Instrumentation and Process Control Issues. The magazine and website include many white papers, product information, relevant events, job postings, and interesting videos.
http://www.controlglobal.com
Process Heating Magazine
Process Heating Magazine, launched in 1994, is a source for temperature-related information for manufacturing engineers employed in industries or positions such as production engineering, plant engineers, process engineers, production personnel, lab engineering, plant managers, or many others.
http://www.process-heating.com
EHS Today: The Magazine for Environment, Health and Safety Leaders
EHS Today informs safety, health and industrial hygiene professionals in the manufacturing, construction, and service sectors about trends, management strategies, regulatory news and new products that help them provide safe and healthy work sites. The website features a great eNewsletter.
http://ehstoday.com
Cal Lab Magazine: The International Journal of Metrology
Cal Lab Magazine, founded in 1994, is a quarterly publication that covers measurement science and instrument calibration for managers, engineers, and technicians. The magazine covers international standards, calibration techniques and new technology for measurement areas: electrical, dimensional, temperature, pressure, flow and mass. The website features a calendar of upcoming events, metrology job postings, industry news, and an online discussion board.
http://www.callabmag.com
Paint & Coatings Industry Magazine
Paint and Coatings Industry magazine is an international business-to-business magazine primarily serving manufacturers of coatings and R&D chemists/formulators with periodic additional coverage of printing inks and adhesives. This magazine is graphically designed for the busy professional of today with information on new technology as it relates to formulation, manufacturing and testing. Issues also provide periodic analysis of environmental and regulatory concerns, marketing information and statistics, and industry-related information.
http://www.pcimag.com
ORGANIZATIONS:
Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association (MAMA)
Founded in 2007, MAMA is the premier association in Michigan assisting manufacturers in their diversification efforts into the aerospace industry. This association helps firms bid for work within the aerospace industry.
http://www.michman.org
Metal Treating Institute (MTI)
The Metal Treating Institute is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association that was established in 1933. MTI represents the largest network of commercial heat treaters in the world. MTI also represents manufacturers with in-house heat treating operations and suppliers who serve both commercial and captive heat treaters.
http://www.heattreat.net
Industrial Heating Equipment Association (IHEA)
The Industrial Heating Equipment Association (IHEA) is a voluntary national trade association representing the major segments of the industrial heat processing equipment industry. The organization includes designers and manufacturers of all types of industrial heat processing equipment used for the melting, refining and heat processing of ferrous and nonferrous metals and certain nonmetallic materials and heat treatment of products made from them.
http://www.ihea.org
ASM International: Heat Treating Society
Founded in Detroit in 1913 as The Steel Treaters Club, ASM International is a member led organization that serves the international materials community by providing information and resources. ASM Heat Treating Society is the world’s largest network of heat treaters, and Heat Treat Society members work to provide events and services to serve their worldwide membership of captive and commercial heat treaters, equipment manufacturers, researchers, and governments and technicians.
http://hts.asminternational.org
