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Test requirements for equipment designed for use on military platforms include a number of power quality standards. These standards evaluate the equipment’s ability to operate normally when subjected to disturbances characteristically found on their platform of intended use. They also place limits on the level of disturbance the equipment can contribute to the voltage distribution
Exercising export regulations due diligence involves complying to complex sets of requirements set forth by multiple U.S. government agencies. These agencies include the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), the Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC), and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). The International Traffic in Arms
Collaboration and Quality Management are concepts that should come to mind together. It can, however, be difficult to combine teamwork and quality management in a manufacturing or service process. There are challenges involved in bringing all interested parties to the table and engaging them in working together to continuously improve products and services. These challenges
Integrating NIST cybersecurity for business applications into existing management system processes requires specialized implementation. This is of special concern for organizations involved in contracting with the Department of Defense (DoD) that are adopting NIST SP 800-171 to meet Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements. A major issue in this integration, is that the NIST cybersecurity
Implementing ISO 9001:2015 properly can benefit an organization across the board if executed appropriately. The first steps of an effective implementation process should include determining what the intended results of the program should be. These quality objectives may include factors beyond meeting customer expectations and ensuring the quality of products and services. For example, a
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) considers enforcement policies changes an instrument for combatting national security threats. This was highlighted in remarks released from Matthew Axelrod, Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement. In recent presentations he outlined the changing focus of the United States export control system and the need for bolstering enforcement actions of
Many small businesses owners have expressed concerns about the challenges in adopting CMMC standards. While the Department of Defense (DoD) has been stressing the necessity for contractors to reach various levels of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) for years now, many businesses are at a loss as to how to implement an effective program despite
The Importance of Understanding Export Administration Regulations (EAR) Understanding Export Administration Regulations is especially important for businesses today because of the prevalence and ease of conducting international trade in today’s world. Many businesses learn too late the consequences of remaining ignorant of federal export control laws. Unfortunately, ignorance is not a defense when a party
Achieving quality objectives is a goal when implementing and maintaining any ISO 9000 family quality management system (QMS). To achieve goals however, an organization must first clearly delineate what those objectives are. Establishing quality objectives is a requirement under the planning clause of ISO 9001:2015. However, to obtain the greatest value, care should be taken
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has completed guidance for medical equipment Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) information to be submitted before an electrical medical device that is manufactured in the United States is marketed. This guidance updates previous submission recommendations released in 2016. Its intent is to provide clarification of what the FDA will consider in
EMI emission test failures for compliance testing are a major cause of product development delays because most products fail in their first trip to the lab. Radiated Emissions is the most common problem for developmental electronic products and one that is often difficult to mitigate. This holds true for both military and commercial products. Radiated
Internet of Things (IOT) cybersecurity is becoming an issue of increasing concern as these devices continue to secure a larger marketplace presence. This is due to the fact that IoT solutions are a cost effective means of achieving integration of connected devices. IoT include smart home products, wearable technology, health monitoring devices, alarm systems, and
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is placing controls on marine toxins in a unilateral effort to prevent biological threats to humans and the environment by way of accidental or deliberate release. This control specifically addresses the export, reexport, or transfer of the biotoxins brevetoxin, gonyautoxin, nodularin, and palytoxin. These toxins are generally found
Economic Espionage by China Continues in Every Sector in the United States Economic espionage efforts by China continue to pose a serious threat to the United States in both public and private sectors. In the public sector hacking groups backed by the People’s Republic of China have infiltrated local and federal agencies. These persistent attacks
Export Compliance Program Management Effective export compliance program management poses challenges for organizations of all sizes and sectors. U.S. export regulations such as the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are complex and under constant revision. Compliance is further complicated for organizations that have multinational operations and must therefore
Defining MIL-STD-810 MIL-STD-810H – Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests is a Department of Defense (DoD) test standard to evaluate the effects of environmental stresses on materiel that are likely to occur during all phases of service life. Using MIL-STD-810 effectively in product development is of great importance to developers of military equipment. Over and
