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The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, February 11th, 2023This Saturday, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science will be celebrated globally! This is an opportunity for the world to honor the countless women throughout history who have contributed their curiosity and careers to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Dr.…

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When Do You Need Accelerated Life Cycle Testing? Accelerated life cycle testing exposes materials, components, or products to expected service conditions to evaluate their durability and reliability. Many standard tests offer accelerated evaluations for resistance to different environmental factors, such as weathering, corrosion, and sun exposure. Cyclic load, abrasion, and other destructive tests assess how…

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The Effects of Space Radiation on Electronics Radiation in Space Objects in space experience different types of radiation than we have on Earth’s surface. There are three primary sources of harmful radiation in space: particles emitted by the sun, particle clouds of galactic cosmic radiation, and particles trapped in Earth’s magnetic field. These particles are…

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NFPA 25 Updates in the 2023 Edition NFPA 25, a standard for the testing, inspection, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems, is introducing key revisions for its 2023 edition. One key change is the standard’s ability to address all maintenance, inspection, and testing requirements for foam and water-based fire protection systems, including foam-water sprinkler…

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Marietta, GA. (June 24, 2021) — With summer in full swing and COVID-19 restrictions winding down, Americans are flocking to beaches across the country. But after a recent lab report revealed high levels of benzene in popular sunscreen products and called for increased regulations on sunscreen manufacturers, the public is steering away from previously trusted brands.…

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Marietta, GA. (June 18, 2021) — A 2021 report on the power generation industry’s current and forecasted market size indicates growth for the foreseeable future. The $1345.98 billion global market value assessed in 2019 is expected to increase to $1769.32 billion before the end of this decade as populations and electricity consumption continue to rise.…

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…and Other Frequently Asked Questions Marietta, GA. (May 28, 2021) — Applied Technical Services offers SPRAT rope access training and certification courses for students who want to begin or advance in a career of working at heights. As a leading rope access training site, prospective students often ask us what they can expect from our…