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High grade biomedical implants, automotive and aerospace parts are among the objects that can be made from metal powders using additive manufacturing processes. The makers and users of metal powders will be among those who will benefit from a new ASTM International standard, ASTM F3049 , Guide for Characterizing Properties of Metal Powders Used for Additive Manufacturing Processes. John A.…, ASTM Committee F42 Next Meeting:, Jan. 26-27, 2015, ASTM International Headquarters, West Conshohocken, Pa., Technical Contact:, John A. Slotwinski, Ph.D., National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Md., Phone: 301-975-2171; john.slotwinski@nist.gov, ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, Phone: 610-832-9720; ppicariello@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9614
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ASTM International Committee F42 on Additive Manufacturing Technologies continues to develop and approve standards for the growing additive manufacturing community. The committee’s most recently approved standards include a practice on test specimen data reporting and two specifications on nickel alloy powder bed fusion., ASTM F2971, Test Specimen Data Reporting, ASTM F2971 , Practice for Reporting Data for Test Specimens Prepared by Additive Manufacturing, will provide the additive manufacturing industry with the means to consistently document the materials and processing history associated with specimens undergoing test or evaluation. F2971, developed by Subcommittee F42.01 on Test Methods, establishes minimum data requirements for reporting material…, ASTM F3055/ASTM F3056, Powder Bed Fusion, Many companies may be interested in exploring the use of additive manufacturing alloys in their work process, but don’t have existing company proprietary specifications to cover the materials and process aspects required to produce additive manufactured components. ASTM International Committee F42 on Additive Manufacturing Technologies has now approved new standards intended for the use of…, ASTM Committee F42 Next Meeting:, July 9-10, 2014, The Nottingham Belfry, Nottingham, England, Technical Contact:, (ASTM F2971) Kenneth R. Sargent, Lockheed Martin, Montverde, Fla., Phone: 407-469-2024; kenneth.sargent@lmco.com ; (ASTM F3055) Karl D’Ambrosio, Exotic Metals Forming Co. LLC, Kent, Wash, Phone: 253-395-3710; karld@exoticmetals.com ; (ASTM F3056) Hank Phelps, Lockheed Martin, Marietta, Ga., Phone: 770-793-0014; henry.phelps@lmco.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, Phone: 610-832-9720; ppicariello@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9647
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On Aug. 23, 2013, Bolivian officials announced the acceptance of amusement ride safety standards developed by ASTM International Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices . The announcement was made at a seminar on amusement ride safety in La Paz, Bolivia. The focus of the seminar was on the tremendous growth of the amusement industry sector, as well as the importance of having comprehensive…, Safety Seminar, The event was organized by Gabriela Nino de Guzman, chair of the La Paz City Council; Paulina Reyes, vice president of Latin American Operations at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions; and Alvaro del Castillo, executive director of the Bolivian Institute of Standardization and Quality (IBNORCA). Del Castillo, Reyes and Nino de Guzman spoke at the opening of the…, ASTM Standards in Bolivia, The incorporation of ASTM standards by the IBNORCA, the national standards body of Bolivia, was made possible through a memorandum of understanding signed by the two organizations in 2002. ASTM worked closely with IBNORCA to facilitate review of the official Spanish translations of the ASTM F24 standards. To date, the MOU has enabled IBNORCA to utilize more than 250 ASTM standards for…, Jim Seay, Franceen Gonzales, Gabriela Nino de Guzman, Alvaro del Castillo, and, Paulina, Reyes, discuss, safety during a seminar on amusment rides , in La Paz, Bolivia., About ASTM International, ASTM International is one of the largest international standards development and delivery systems in the world. ASTM International meets the World Trade Organization (WTO) principles for the development of international standards: coherence, consensus, development dimension, effectiveness, impartiality, openness, relevance and transparency. ASTM standards are accepted and used in research and…, About IAAPA, Founded in 1918, IAAPA is the largest international trade association for permanently situated amusement facilities and attractions, and is dedicated to the preservation and prosperity of the attractions industry. The association’s global headquarters is in Alexandria, Va., United States, and it maintains regional offices in Brussels, Mexico City and Hong Kong. For more information, visit www.…, ASTM Committee F24 Next Meeting:, Oct. 24-26, 2013, Scottsdale, Ariz., Technical Contact:, James L. Seay, Premier Rides, Baltimore, Md., Phone: 410-923-0414; jseay@premier-rides.com, ASTM Staff Contac, t: Leonard Morrissey, Phone: 610-832-9719; lmorrissey@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9486
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Signing Occurs Just Prior to National Manufacturing Day, In advance of the recently celebrated National Manufacturing Day on Friday, Oct. 4, last month ASTM International and the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute signed a memorandum of understanding that outlines a framework of cooperation between ASTM and NAMII for the development of ASTM standards in the area of additive manufacturing. Signed by Katharine Morgan, vice president,…, Technical Contact:, Rob Gorham, National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, Phone: 330-599-6474; rob.gorham@ncdmm.org , ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, 610-832-9720; ppicariello@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9479
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will serve as a guide to determine specific mechanical properties of materials made with an additive manufacturing process. ASTM WK43112 , Guide for Evaluating Mechanical Properties of Materials Made via Additive Manufacturing Processes, is being developed by Subcommittee F42.01 on Test Methods , part of ASTM International Committee F42 on Additive…, ASTM Committee F42 Next Meeting:, Jan. 27-28, 2014, ASTM International Headquarters, West Conshohocken, Pa., Technical Contact:, John A. Slotwinski, Ph.D., National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Md., Phone: 301-975-2171; johnslot@nist.gov , ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, Phone: 610-832-9720; ppicariello@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9470
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A new ASTM International standard covers a popular material used to make parts for the aerospace and medical components industries through the additive manufacturing process. The new standard, ASTM F3001 , Specification for Additive Manufacturing Titanium-6 Aluminum-4 Vanadium ELI (Extra Low Interstitial) with Powder Bed Fusion, was developed by Subcommittee F42.05 on Materials and Processes ,…, Technical Contact:, Nik Hrabe, Medical Modeling Inc., Golden, Colo., Phone: 303-273-5344; nik.hrabe@medicalmodeling.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, Phone: 610-832-9720; ppicariello@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9457
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The popularity of trampoline courts has grown rapidly. While there were initially just a handful of such facilities on the West Coast of the United States in 2007, there are now approximately 160 trampoline parks throughout the world. Due to deep interest from a wide variety of stakeholders, a new standard for trampoline courts has been approved by ASTM International. The new standard, ASTM F2970…, Regulators/Policymakers, − The standard provides guidance in setting policy and regulations that will aid in the permitting process for trampoline courts. ASTM F2970 provides clear guidance to regulatory officials when permitting and inspecting trampoline courts from a compliance perspective. •, Designers/Engineers/Manufacturers, − ASTM F2970 provides aid in the design phase and establishes clear guidelines for manufacturers’ responsibilities. •, Owners/Operators, − ASTM F2970 provides guidance on planning, operation, signage and patron education. •, General Public, − The standard establishes clear guidelines for trampoline court foam pits, frame padding, accessibility, patron education and conduct guidelines. “The new standard was developed by a dedicated group of stakeholders including manufacturers, owner/operators, risk managers, regulators and consumer advocates,” says Slaggert. “Every aspect of ASTM F2970 was developed with the end user in mind.” “The…, ASTM Committee F24 Next Meeting:, Oct. 24-25, 2013, Scottsdale, Ariz., Technical Contact:, Philip Slaggert, Slaggert Risk Management, Hobe Sound, Fla., Phone: 561-758-3266; pslaggert@msn.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Leonard Morrissey, Phone: 610-832-9719; lmorrissey@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9436
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The first two standards to be approved through a Partner Standards Development Organization cooperation agreement between ASTM International Committee F42 on Additive Manufacturing and ISO Technical Committee 261 on Additive Manufacturing have now been approved. The two standards are: • ISO/ASTM 52921: 2013 E, Terminology for Additive Manufacturing—Coordinate Systems and Test Methodologies (…, ASTM Committee F42 Next Meeting:, July 10-11, 2013, Nottingham Belfry, Nottingham, Great Britain. Meeting arranged by the International Conference on Additive Manufacturing, ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, Phone: 610-832-9720; ppicariello@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9389
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The growth of parasailing as an amusement activity has led to calls for standardization. A new ASTM subcommittee, F24.65 on Parasailing , will be developing standards for operations, crew proficiency and equipment. F24.65 is under the jurisdiction of ASTM International Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices . Because weather, particularly gusty wind, has been a variable in parasailing…, ASTM Committee F24 Next Meeting:, Oct. 24-26, 2013, Scottsdale, Ariz., Technical Contact:, Larry Meddock, Water Sports Industry Association, Orlando, Fla., Phone: 407-620-7992; info@wsia.net , ASTM Staff Contact:, Leonard Morrissey, Phone: 610-832-9719; lmorrissey@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9379
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Aerial adventure courses such as zip lining, ropes courses, challenge courses, aerial trekking courses and canopy tours are among the fastest growing segments of the commercial recreational industry. These activities include functional, operational and patron participation requirements that are now represented in a new ASTM International standard, ASTM F2959 , Practice for Special Requirements…, ASTM Committee F24 Next Meeting:, Feb. 14-16, 2013, Hyatt French Quarter, New Orleans, La.; Oct. 24-26, 2013, Valley Ho Hotel, Scottsdale, Ariz., Technical Contact:, Mike Teske, Skyline Eco-Adventures, Haliimaile, Hawaii, Phone: 865-323-6643; gt40guy@earthlink.net, ASTM Staff Contact:, Leonard Morrissey, Phone: 610-832-9719; lmorrissey@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9306