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In 1928, the AESC evolved into the American Standards ______.
In 1928, the AESC evolved into the American Standards ______.
Association
The organization was renamed to USASI in ______.
The organization was renamed to USASI in ______.
1966
The final name, American National Standards ______, was adopted in 1969.
The final name, American National Standards ______, was adopted in 1969.
Institute
The ______ Institute of Electrical Engineers is now known as IEEE.
The ______ Institute of Electrical Engineers is now known as IEEE.
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ANSI's mission is to promote voluntary consensus standards and conformity ______ systems.
ANSI's mission is to promote voluntary consensus standards and conformity ______ systems.
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One of the aims of ANSI is to enhance global ______ of U.S. businesses.
One of the aims of ANSI is to enhance global ______ of U.S. businesses.
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ANSI safeguards the integrity of ______ systems.
ANSI safeguards the integrity of ______ systems.
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Study Notes
History of ANSI
- ANSI was formed in 1918 by five engineering societies and three government agencies
- ANSI started as the American Engineering Standards Committee (AESC)
- In 1928, the AESC evolved into the American Standards Association (ASA)
- The name changed again in 1966 to the United States of America Standards Institute (USASI)
- ANSI adopted its current name in 1969
- The Founding Engineering Societies were:
- American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE, now IEEE)
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- American Institute of Mining Engineers (AIME, now American Institute of Mining, Metallurgic, and Petroleum Engineers)
- American Society for Testing and Materials (now ASTM International)
ANSI's Mission
- ANSI aims to promote voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems
- ANSI works to protect the integrity of its systems
- The organization also aims to increase the global competitiveness of U.S. businesses and the quality of life in the United States
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