Industry Standards

Standards promote safety, reliability, productivity, and efficiency in any industry that relies on engineering components or equipment. They provide guidance and direction so engineers can achieve the most effective manufacturing and design processes. These standards are written by experts with knowledge and expertise in the field and may run from just a few paragraphs to hundreds of pages. Some of the organizations providing standards to engineers in the automotive industry include:

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
• American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
• Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)
• International Organization for Standards (ISO)
• National Institute of Standards and Technology'sTools for the Auto Industry (NIST)
• SAE International