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A new ASTM International standard ( D8560 ) will help to determine the presence of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the indoor air environment. ASTM’s air quality committee ( D22 ) developed the new standard. According to ASTM member Dustin Poppendieck, quantifying PFAS concentrations in indoor air is important for accurate and meaningful exposure analysis and risk assessments since some PFAS…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Ashley Wiand, tel +1.610.832.9551; awiand@astm.org Release #11832 ###
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ASTM International’s exoskeletons and exosuits committee ( F48 ) is developing a proposed standard that will provide guidance for maintaining exoskeletons. According to ASTM member Matthew Dickinson, the proposed standard ( WK89778 ) will be focused on assisting end-users of exoskeletons. “Given its pivotal role in augmenting the capabilities of workers, establishing a procedural framework…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Nora Nimmerichter, tel +1.610.832.9815; nnimmerichter@astm.org Release #11824 ###
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ASTM International’s exoskeletons and exosuits committee ( F48 ) has approved a new standard that will help determine how exoskeletons can assist workers returning to work after an injury or illness. The new standard ( F3579 ) will discuss the potential benefits and risks of exoskeletons when used by workers during the return-to-work (RTW) process, and provide guidance to anyone considering…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Nora Nimmerichter, tel +1.610.832.9815; nnimmerichter@astm.org Release #11821 ###
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ASTM International’s exoskeletons and exosuits committee ( F48 ) presented its first Student Chapter Chair Award of Appreciation to Aidan Waite, design engineer at Allan J. Hargreaves. Waite graduated from the University of Central Lancashire in 2023, the same year he joined ASTM, receiving a 1 st class master’s of engineering degree with a major in mechanical engineering. During his time at…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11799 ###
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Adam Norton, associate director of the NERVE Center at the University of Massachusetts Lowell , has started his three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. ASTM International’s board is made of 25 leaders from a variety of companies, associations, universities, government bodies, and other organizations around the world. In his role, Norton focuses on testing and evaluation of…, Media Inquiries, : Gavin O’Reilly , tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11769 ###
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Lisa Rogers, president of Mycometer, Inc., has started her three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. ASTM International’s board is made of 25 leaders from a variety of companies, associations, universities, government bodies, and other organizations around the world. Rogers has over 30 years of experience in environmental health and safety and has focused on indoor air quality…, Media Inquiries, : Gavin O’Reilly , tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11760 ###
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The results are in for the first ever Exo Games, hosted in August by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in collaboration with ASTM International’s Center of Excellence in Exo Technology (ET CoE). The inaugural event saw five student teams from the UK, United States, Belgium and Brazil compete in designing an exoskeleton, testing it against standards and measures decided by ASTM…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11714 ###
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ASTM International announced the graduate student winners of four $10,000 scholarships for their studies in fields where technical standards play a crucial role. This year’s winners were chosen from a competitive pool of various applicants. The following candidates will receive the 2023 ASTM International graduate scholarships:, Clara Eichler, is a Ph.D. student in environmental sciences and engineering at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Clara is an active member on D22.05 with interest in working for EPA or NIST to help contribute to advancing research and standards in her field., Md Abir Hossain, is a Ph.D. student in mechanical and aerospace engineering at Ohio State University. Md Abir has used published research using ASTM fatigue and fracture standards, and plans to continue to use them as he pursues a career as a tenured university professor. , Diana Wyman, is a Ph.D. student in fiber and polymer science at North Carolina State University. Diana is a previous winner of this scholarship award who once again impressed the review team with her active engagement and contributions to the work of Committee D13., Omid Vakili, is a Ph.D. student in biomedical physiology and kinesiology at Simon Fraser University (Canada). Omid is also a past award winner from 2021, and now an active member within the F08 and F24 committees with a primary focus on safety. ASTM International has more than 5,000 student members at all levels of education who pay nothing for membership. The organization offers several scholarship and grant…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel+ 1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Academic Outreach Contact: , Travis Murdock, tel+ 1.610.832.9714; tmurdock@astm.org Release #11690 ###
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ASTM International’s exoskeletons and exosuits committee ( F48 ) is developing a proposed standard that will provide measurement protocols for reliable testing and evaluation of exoskeletons. According to ASTM member Sunwook Kim, the proposed standard will help make exoskeleton testing more efficient. “We’re seeking to answer an important practical question of how many times do subjective and…, M, edia Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Nora Nimmerichter, tel +1.610.832.9815; nnimmerichter@astm.org Release #11542 ###
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A new ASTM International standard ( F3578 ) will help to evaluate the effect of exoskeletons on fall risk due to stumbling. The new standard is a product of ASTM’s Exo Technology Center of Excellence ’s Research to Standards efforts. “Exoskeletons are wearable devices to help reduce disabilities, prevent musculoskeletal injuries, and improve well-being,” says ASTM International member Karl Zelik…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Nora Nimmerichter, tel +1.610.832.9815; nnimmerichter@astm.org Release #11494 ###