EPSRC Centre representing the UK at The Association for Manufactu
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:04:00 BST
Dr Simon Fletcher, senior research fellow at the EPSRC Centre, is representing the UK this week at the 75th meeting of the Technical Committee ISO/TC 39/SC 2 being held at The Association for Manufacturing Technology near Washington DC, USA.
The committee, comprising 16 participating countries and 11 observing countries, is responsible for 66 International Standards Documents on “Test conditions for metal cutting machine tools”. The UK is represented by Mr John Ould from Renishaw, Mr Philip Martin (AWE) and Dr Simon Fletcher from the EPSRC Centre at the University of Huddersfield.
More information about ISO International Standards (from the ISO website):
What is a standard?
A standard is a document that provides requirements, specifications, guidelines or characteristics that can be used consistently to ensure that materials, products, processes and services are fit for their purpose. ISO publish over 19 500 International Standards that can be purchased from the ISO store or from their members.
What are the benefits of ISO International Standards?
ISO International Standards ensure that products and services are safe, reliable and of good quality. For business, they are strategic tools that reduce costs by minimizing waste and errors, and increasing productivity. They help companies to access new markets, level the playing field for developing countries and facilitate free and fair global trade.
Learn more about the benefits of ISO standards.
