Standards Impact

About 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 are shaping the future and positively impacting public health, safety, and consumer confidence. This is Standards Impact presented by ASTM International.

Publisher

ASTM International

Category

arts · news · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Apr 2023

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

32 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   Safe and Sound: Standards for Infants and Toddlers

   Standards help give parents peace of mind with their most precious cargo. ASTM standards cover everything from cribs to wearable sleep products to flotation aids. Join us as we sit down with Kenneth J. Walsh, product test engineer, Bureau Veritas, and Patty Edwards, voluntary standards coordinator, Consumer Products Safety Commission (retired), to discuss standards for juvenile products — specifically infants and toddlers. Follow Us Twitter @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInternationalInstagram @ast...

2. 

   25 Aug 2026

   The Invisible Engine of Innovation

   AI, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and other emerging technologies are converging. Learn how ASTM’s Critical and Emerging Technologies Division is bringing experts together to close standards gaps and help move innovation into real-world use. Follow Us Twitter @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInternationalInstagram @astmintlYouTube @ASTMIntlLinkedIn @ASTM InternationalPresented by ASTM International www.astm.org

3. 

   21 May 2026

   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. ha7UuLhLybhDy3MxMqbf Follow Us Twitter @ASTMIntlFacebook @ASTMInternationalInstagram @astmintlYouTube @ASTMIntlLinkedIn @ASTM InternationalPresented by ASTM International www.astm.org

Who has been a guest on Standards Impact

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Thomas J Lochtefeld
• Marshall Myrman
• Bethany Suderman

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YouTube views

805,229

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

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Social presence

94

YouTube

86

Engagement

51