LXI Consortium Releases Revision 1.3

The LXI Consortium (LAN eXtensions for Instrumentation) announced today that it has approved and released Revision 1.3 of the LXI Standard.

Revision 1.3 of the LXI Standard allows a manufacturer of Class C compliant instruments to customize their offerings by adding selected features from Class B or Class A categories. Users benefit from an expanding selection of . . . → Read More: LXI Consortium Releases Revision 1.3

ISO 9001 Updated

ISO 9001:2008, Quality Management System — Requirements, has recently been updated. ISO 9001:2008 is the fourth edition of the standard first published in 1987. This standard has become the benchmark for providing assurance and is the key element for maintaining ISO 9000 certification. It’s available from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

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SAE Sound Level Committee Seeks Members

The Sound Level Technical Committee handles the development of standards related to noise control. It’s seeking members to participate in the standards development process. The standards include the test procedures for sound level measurement (SAE J88 and SAE J919), noise exposure (SAE J1166) and the effectiveness of audible warning systems (SAE J994, SAE J1105, and SAE . . . → Read More: SAE Sound Level Committee Seeks Members

SAE Needs You!

The SAE needs document reviewers in the following areas: powertrain, chassis, electrical, vehicle engineering, vehicle safety systems, and aftermarket. The SAE Technical Standards Board Policy requires SAE J documents undergo a review every five years. Often, these documents include test requirements and procedures. Those interested in providing their expertise and serving as a reviewer should contact . . . → Read More: SAE Needs You!

SAE Seeks Input on Inflatable Restraint Standards

SAE International is seeking experts to review standards that deal with inflatable restraints. If you’re interested, please contact SAE Standards Specialist Nikki Ameredes at nameredes@sae.org. The standards include several test standards:

J1630, Driver or Passenger Airbag Module Deployment Test Procedure. This SAE Recommended Practice describes a method to be used for the static deployment . . . → Read More: SAE Seeks Input on Inflatable Restraint Standards