Educating Beyond School

摘要

Greg Hoffman, a junior majoring in engineering at the University of Illinois (Champaign-Urbana), accepted a summer internship in 2005 at Continental Imaging Products in Wauconda, Ill. As CIP's quality manager, it was my responsibility to guide Greg in the testing of laser toner cartridges. Greg's internship provides a glimpse into how standards-based testing is integrated into the operations of an imaging supplies company. A wholesale producer of remanufactured facsimile, laser printer, and related supplies, CIP is a member of the International Imaging Technology Council, whose Standardized Test Methods Committee requires demonstrated use of ASTM International standards as part of a voluntary certification program. As the aftermarket for imaging supplies matures, certified companies enjoy a competitive edge over non-certified companies, especially in contractual arrangements. A number of STMC members are also members of ASTM Committee F05 on Business Imaging Products.