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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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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the 2023 Award of Merit – to Chris Meyer for his contributions to ASTM’s temperature measurement committee ( E20 ). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities. Meyer was recognized for…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11745 ###
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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’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 ###
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ASTM International’s committee on temperature measurement (E20) presented its 2021 Robert D. Thompson Memorial Award to Weston Tew, physicist at NIST, Sensor Science Division. Tew was recognized for his continuing contributions and dedication to the development of temperature measurement standards, as well as his effective leadership of subcommittee E20.07 on thermometry fundamentals. A long-time…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11485 ###
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ASTM International’s temperature measurement committee (E20) presented the Robert D. Thompson Memorial Award to Joseph T. Mastropierro, laboratory manager with Cannon Instrument Company (State College, PA, USA). An ASTM International member since 2007, Mastropierro was recognized for continuing leadership on the committee and for contributions to the development of temperature measurement…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11427 ###