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February 17, 2026

Global: BSA | NSAI | CSA | CEN & CENELEC | ISO & IEC*

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
You’re like a standard reference material,
Reliable and true. pic.twitter.com/ensl7oc2iG

— National Institute of Standards and Technology (@NIST) February 14, 2026

From Lupercalia to love letters 💌 Valentine’s Day has evolved over centuries. Today, standards assure that the chocolates, cards, and flowers we exchange are safe, reliable, and responsibly produced. #ValentinesDay #ConsumerSafety❤️🌹🍫 https://t.co/r7KMB0eUPt

— ANSI (@ansidotorg) February 14, 2026

As fans tune in to the #WinterOlympics, a reminder that inventions like U.S. Pat. 5,784,809 improved snowboard boot flexibility and comfort, while U.S. Pat, 6,523,851 enabled touring bindings for uphill climbs and downhill runs, helping athletes shred with confidence. 🏂 pic.twitter.com/4TLDVbjvoc

— USPTO (@uspto) February 10, 2026

Following an industry-wide job task analysis, the Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP) Certification exam content outline will be updated starting March 1.

Apply by Feb. 28 to receive a 50% discount and sit for the HFDP exam March 1 – 31.

💡 How it works:
✔ Apply by… pic.twitter.com/lAfnFR3oK9

— ASHRAE News (@ashraenews) February 11, 2026

Hut-hut-hike! 🏈 The NFL logo, Vince Lombardi Trophy design, and the terms “Super Bowl” and “Super Sunday” are all federally registered trademarks that help tell fans who’s bringing them “The Big Game.” pic.twitter.com/gJDxdqqm7J

— USPTO (@uspto) February 6, 2026

The newly revised ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2025 sets the benchmark for occupational and educational #Eye and #Face protection. 🥽 The 2025 edition provides clearer guidance on performance, testing, and marking, which helps organizations select the right protection for specific hazards and… pic.twitter.com/tkMa03s4bO

— ANSI (@ansidotorg) February 5, 2026

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— National Institute of Standards and Technology (@NIST) February 6, 2026

The newly revised ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2025 sets the benchmark for occupational and educational #Eye and #Face protection. 🥽 The 2025 edition provides clearer guidance on performance, testing, and marking, which helps organizations select the right protection for specific hazards and… pic.twitter.com/tkMa03s4bO

— ANSI (@ansidotorg) February 5, 2026

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Day 2 at APPAU!

APPA members kept the collaborative learning going at this year’s offered courses:💡 Institute for Facilities Management, 🎒 Leadership Academy, and 💻 T3. pic.twitter.com/g8SzfMfQFH

— APPA – Leadership in Educational Facilities (@APPA_facilities) February 5, 2026

How do business leaders build trust in AI while keeping innovation alive? Our research analyzed 123 company annual reports and gathered insights from 850+ business leaders across eight countries and multiple sectors. https://t.co/PGgKR2bqfM #BSI #ArtificialIntelligence pic.twitter.com/I3skmCYL6X

— BSI America (@BSI_America) February 4, 2026

Build the Future. SAE helps pay for it. 💲

SAE Scholarships are dedicated to developing the future engineering workforce. Apply today for one (or more!) of the many scholarships we offer. Applications will be accepted all of February. Don’t delay! https://t.co/lv8eD79Ib8 pic.twitter.com/M9Ge7ZLC1w

— SAE International® (@SAEIntl) February 2, 2026

First invented by television producer Tony Verna in 1963, instant replay technology helps ensure fans see the biggest moments of the big game. Although he did not receive one for instant replay, Verna sought patents for similar inventions later in life. pic.twitter.com/hR7LwRXSI4

— USPTO (@uspto) February 3, 2026

Last week, CEN and CENELEC took part in Open Source Week, engaging with the vibrant and diverse open source ecosystem. Our colleagues Amirifar Nooshin and Yannis Chourmouziadis participated in the Open Source Policy Summit where they had constructive discussions.#TrustStandards pic.twitter.com/MxwGDFzvZ1

— CEN and CENELEC (@Standards4EU) February 4, 2026

ASHRAE is honored to welcome and host so many esteemed VIP guests at the Leadership Luncheon. This group truly represents ASHRAE’s continued commitment to collaboration with organizations throughout the built environment.#MyASHRAE pic.twitter.com/DCl8QIiS28

— ASHRAE News (@ashraenews) February 2, 2026

Join EdSoc & IEEE Educational Activities for our upcoming free webinar: The Vital Importance of Having Fun While Learning! 🎮

📅 Thursday, 5 February 2026
🕚 11:00 AM EST
📍 Virtual via Airmeet

🔗 Learn more & register: https://t.co/U6o6gZ7hgH pic.twitter.com/7QRuSx04fQ

— IEEE Education Society (@IEEE_EduSoc) January 31, 2026

Check out ASTM’s ongoing efforts to support early-career professionals, including participation at a Fatigue and Fracture Symposium. https://t.co/aKlNXtJYxa pic.twitter.com/CTcsb41SDQ

— ASTM International (@ASTMIntl) January 30, 2026

Winter storms are on the way; #Corrosion is a major concern. From bridges, and utility equipment, winter’s salty conditions can hasten #Rust & degradation. ASTM B117-26 helps evaluate materials meant to withstand harsh, corrosive environments. @ASTMIntl https://t.co/qAzr3TTMXR

— ANSI (@ansidotorg) February 1, 2026

ASHRAE announces nominees for the 2026-27 Slate of Officers and Directors. Members will vote on the nominees via electronic ballot in May, including who will serve as ASHRAE President for the 2026-27 Society year. To see the full list of nominees, visit https://t.co/lJdqfCz264.… pic.twitter.com/UJnF0nC2bY

— ASHRAE News (@ashraenews) February 2, 2026

Higher voltages being introduced to power AI data centers present new electrical hazards that many codes and standards have yet to address. We’re working to solve the challenge through a new collaboration w/ @OpenComputePrj, @abbgroupnews and @eatoncorp https://t.co/NGRg8Amf98 pic.twitter.com/ZNf6husbz9

— UL Solutions (@UL_Solutions) January 15, 2026

Preservation of old standards may be useful. In converting material into an ASTM standard, form, style, terminology are areas that require particular attention. Here, we address the rationale for offering these versions of standards, steps taken to make them conform to ASTM… pic.twitter.com/ZT1LWgxqLX

— ASTM International (@ASTMIntl) January 29, 2026

I scream. You scream. We all scream for ICE CREAM CONES.🍦On this day in 1924, Carl R. Taylor patented an ice cream cone rolling machine (No. 1,481,813), automating the process of shaping flat wafers into perfectly formed cones. pic.twitter.com/adaBY2f3xV

— USPTO (@uspto) January 29, 2026

🗣️ “AI chatbots with hallucinate around 27% of the time, so we need to ensure employees have the AI literacy required to critically consider the output AI delivers” Laura Bishop PhD, BSI AI and Cybersecurity Sector Lead#BSI #TrustInAI #AIGovernance #AIStrateg pic.twitter.com/0MyIpozyiR

— BSI America (@BSI_America) January 29, 2026

The Annual Student Presentation Forum was part of the 23rd ASTM/ESIS International Symposium on Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics during November Committee Week in Atlantahttps://t.co/4eP9VVYQAw #fatigueandfracture pic.twitter.com/53Pi87sdlx

— ASTM Student Fans (@ASTMStudentFans) January 28, 2026

📣 New edition of the X9 AI Study Group Newsletter just dropped!

This issue explores AI tools and real-world use cases shaping the financial sector while also diving into regulatory readiness and risk management.

👉 https://t.co/rfLmltYcWI pic.twitter.com/oCtCQ0IRNb

— ASC X9, Inc. (@ASCX9Inc) January 26, 2026

Great turnout at the X12 standing Meeting. Especially, given the difficult weather across the country. A wonderful spread of food, as well. Great to see everyone and certainly appreciate the participation. pic.twitter.com/XlbODYcY40

— X12 (@X12standards) January 27, 2026

Huge congratulations to Mark Lotspeich of Dynalectric Oregon for winning NECA’s 2026 Innovator of the Year at the #MEPConference! 🏆

This recognition reflects his dedication and commitment to pushing the industry forward. pic.twitter.com/aa91xJtJ6g

— NECA (@necanet) January 27, 2026

The 2026 IEEE WIE Day Ambassador Call is NOW OPEN!
Are you ready to champion Technology with Purpose around the world?
Apply now:
🔗 https://t.co/33ZqSCF4Af
Learn more about WIE Day:
🌐 https://t.co/urqJDcsOm0 #IEEEWIEDay pic.twitter.com/miu7II4nLJ

— IEEE WIE (@IEEEWIE) January 26, 2026

Congrats to Scott Osborn, PE, retired professor, biological and agricultural engineering, University of Arkansas, for being named an ASABE Fellow! Osborn was selected for in teaching the next generation of engineers, invention and innovation in systems. https://t.co/UFTWhIrS2i pic.twitter.com/Q95ufpymMI

— ASABE.org (@ASABEorg) January 26, 2026

The 2026 ASHRAE HVAC&R Student Paper Competition concluded on January 22nd with presentations from four finalists. The four-person judging panel selected Felix Ekuful as the winner of the 2026 competition. His research focus is on developing advanced control strategies to improve… pic.twitter.com/RDbLiLopIK

— ASHRAE News (@ashraenews) January 27, 2026

See how standards help ensure that gypsum board and related products are properly manufactured and installed. https://t.co/t30BHWzo9D #safetystandards pic.twitter.com/8CTK4766k2

— ASTM Student Fans (@ASTMStudentFans) January 26, 2026

Closing on Wednesday!

NSAI has launched the public consultation for S.R. 66:2015 +A1:202X Standard Recommendation providing guidance to wastewater treatment products in conformance with the EN 12566 series of standards.

This public consultation closes on 28th January 2026 so… pic.twitter.com/xvDUltbn7z

— NSAI (@NSAI_Standards) January 26, 2026

Just about every airspeed sensor in the United States can trace its calibration back, either directly or indirectly via calibration laboratories, to a wind tunnel on NIST’s Gaithersburg, Maryland, campus.

Learn more: https://t.co/GK9BLGMreU pic.twitter.com/DaCCR4hfDX

— National Institute of Standards and Technology (@NIST) January 23, 2026

🚧 In 2025, fall protection topped OSHA’s list of the most common violations, with 5,914 reported. ISO 45001 helps organizations create a culture of safety that reduces injuries. 🦺💼@OSHA_DOL @isostandards #WorkerSafety #OSHA https://t.co/NFcEpqXBJ9

— ANSI (@ansidotorg) January 24, 2026

Discover opportunities to get involved. Learn about in-person and virtual events to attend:https://t.co/fbNDMWiMLv pic.twitter.com/BK1pXCLINb

— IEEE Standards Association | IEEE SA (@IEEESA) December 19, 2025

🤝Full house for the biannual Technical Body Officers Seminar focusing on key aspects of the standardization system, this day was again a valuable opportunity to exchange experiences and best practices with peers, strengthening our collective technical leadership. #TrustStandards pic.twitter.com/K2wujDboS7

— CEN and CENELEC (@Standards4EU) January 22, 2026

Some states are bracing for below-zero temperatures, and it’s important to prepare now. @kfdmnews #BuildingCodes #BuildingSafety365 #ColdWeather https://t.co/T8lJqGdEK5

— IntlCodeCouncil (@IntlCodeCouncil) January 24, 2026

If you design or operate health care facilities, Standard 170 sets the minimum.
ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170 defines the minimum ventilation requirements for health care facilities and is developed in partnership with FGI and ASHE for adoption by code-enforcing agencies.

The… pic.twitter.com/7ibciPtMRn

— ASHRAE News (@ashraenews) January 23, 2026

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