Mandatory safety labelling, parameter coding, and user documentation for professional pyrotechnics ISO 26261-4:2017 specifies the minimum labelling requirements and mandatory instructions for use for Category 4 fireworks. In a domain where incorrect use can have catastrophic consequences, clear and unambiguous…

Comprehensive Guidelines for Automotive Functional Safety Implementation — HARA Examples, Fault Classification, Safety Case Guidance 1. Understanding ISO 26262-10:2018 — The Comprehensive Guideline ISO 26262-10:2018 serves as the informative guideline for the entire ISO 26262 series, providing explanations, examples, and…

Dynamic Material Characterization for Crash Simulation and Impact Engineering 1. Introduction to High Strain Rate Tensile Testing The deformation behavior of engineering materials exhibits a pronounced sensitivity to strain rate. As strain rates increase, most metallic materials display elevated yield…

A Technical Guide to Textile Carding Machine Terminology, Components, and Design Standards 1. Introduction to Carding Technology and ISO 26243 Carding is a fundamental process in textile spinning that transforms raw fibre tufts into a clean, parallel-oriented web suitable for…

Understanding the vocabulary, generic types, and subtypes of professional-grade pyrotechnic articles ISO 26261-1:2017, developed by ISO/TC 264, establishes the fundamental terminology for Category 4 fireworks — the highest hazard class of pyrotechnic articles intended exclusively for use by trained professionals…

Management of Terminology Resources — Terminology Databases — Content 1. Terminology Content Structure and Quality ISO 26162-3:2023 completes the ISO 26162 series by addressing the content dimension of terminology databases. While Part 1 covers database design and Part 2 covers…

Magnesium and Magnesium Alloys — Magnesium Alloys for Cast Anodes 1. Magnesium Alloy Anodes: Composition and Classification ISO 26202:2019 specifies the requirements for magnesium alloys used in cast anodes for cathodic protection of steel structures. Magnesium anodes are widely employed…

Metallic Materials — Tensile Testing at High Strain Rates — Elastic-Bar-Type Systems 1. Principles of High Strain Rate Tensile Testing ISO 26203-1:2025 specifies the method for tensile testing of metallic materials at high strain rates using elastic-bar-type systems, commonly known…

A comprehensive technical guide to high strain rate tensile testing of metallic materials using servo-hydraulic and other test systems 1. Introduction to High Strain Rate Tensile Testing The deformation behaviour of metallic materials exhibits a pronounced strain-rate sensitivity, particularly under…

Understanding the SLE Return Operational Control Fields Service for Space Data and Information Transfer Systems Introduction to ISO 26143 and the SLE ROCF Service ISO 26143:2021, identical to CCSDS 911.5-B-3 published in August 2016, defines the Space Link Extension (SLE)…

Metallographic Examination of Samples After Exposure to High-Temperature Corrosive Environments 1. Principles of High-Temperature Corrosion Metallography ISO 26146:2025 specifies a comprehensive method for the metallographic examination of metallic samples that have been exposed to corrosive environments at high temperatures. This…

Management of Terminology Resources — Terminology Databases — Design 1. Fundamentals of Terminology Database Design ISO 26162-1:2019 is the first part of the ISO 26162 series, providing comprehensive guidelines for the design of terminology databases. As organizations increasingly manage multilingual…

Management of Terminology Resources — Terminology Databases — Software 1. Software Requirements for Terminology Management ISO 26162-2:2019 specifies the software functionality requirements for terminology database systems, complementing the design principles established in Part 1. While Part 1 addresses the conceptual…

Understanding the Tumbling Method for Determining Visible Soiling Resistance of Leather Using Rotating Cylinders Introduction to ISO 26082-2 and the Tumbling Soiling Method ISO 26082-2:2012 (IULTCS/IUP 53-2) specifies a tumbling method for determining the resistance of all forms of leather…

Standardized Methodology for Qualifying Anechoic and Hemi-Anechoic Spaces Using the Divergence Loss Method Introduction to ISO 26101-1 and Free-Field Qualification ISO 26101-1:2021 specifies a comprehensive methodology for qualifying acoustic spaces as anechoic and hemi-anechoic environments that meet the requirements of…

Standardized Methods for Determining Environmental Correction K2 for Sound Power Level Measurements Introduction to ISO 26101-2 and Environmental Correction ISO 26101-2:2024 specifies methods for qualifying an acoustic environment that approximates a free field near one or more reflecting planes. The…

Performance Requirements and Test Methods for Stationary Hydrogen Detection Systems in Safety-Critical Environments Introduction to ISO 26142 and Stationary Hydrogen Detection ISO 26142:2010 defines performance requirements and test methods for hydrogen detection apparatus designed for stationary applications, particularly at hydrogen…