Standards Information: Standards Organisations

Standards organisations

Below are some of the Organisations that publish standards.

• ASME - The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
  ASME, is an international developer of Codes and Standards, including its Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
• ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials
  Has over 12,500 standards used globally
• BSI - British Standards Institution
  The UK national standards body
• Eurocodes
  The EN Eurocodes are a series of 10 European Standards, EN 1990 - EN 1999, providing a common approach for the design of buildings and other civil engineering works and construction products. They are the recommended reference for technical specifications in public contracts.
• IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission
  Offers over 10,000 standards specialising in electronic and electrical goods.
• IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
  Electrical Engineering standards publisher
• IPC
  Originally known as Institute for Printed Circuits - the IPC is a global association for electronics manufacturing and offers over 300 standards on the electronics manufacturing supply chain
• SAE - Society of Automobile Engineers
  SAE has its origins in Automobiles, but has grown to become a world leader in Aerospace standards too. From aircraft design and flight controls to aviation fuel and communications, SAE standards help ensure the safety and reliability of all aspects of aviation.