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ASTM International’s plastics committee ( D20 ) has revised an important standard that supports using radiocarbon analysis to determine the biobased content of solid, liquid and gaseous samples. The revision includes an update of the atmospheric adjustment factor (REF) value that is used in product analysis for biobased and biogenic carbon content. The revised standard ( D6866 ) is used to report…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #11787 ###
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ASTM International has announced the launch of a foundational level eLearning certificate program on requirements for medical-related professionals within the cannabis and hemp industries. The program is now available through the MM411 Learning Center. The new program is based on ASTM’s guide for requirements for medical-related professionals within the cannabis and hemp industries ( D8452 ). It…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11779 ###
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ASTM International’s plastics committee ( D20 ) has developed the first material standard ( D8501 ) for PEKK (Poly Ether Ketone Ketone), a thermoplastic resin designed for extreme conditions. According to ASTM International member Alexandra Peters, PEKK performs in continuous use temperature up to 500 ° F (260 ° C), has excellent mechanical strength, and high resistance to flame, smoke, and a…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #11738 ###
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ASTM International’s plastics committee ( D20 ) is developing a proposed standard that will support recovery and recycling of plastics through a circular economy. The proposed standard ( WK87117 ) will cover general guidance, requirements, and terms and definitions to assist in the development, manufacture, and recovery of plastics within a circular flow of resources. The proposed standard will…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #11732 ###
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ASTM International’s unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) committee ( F38 ) has approved a new subcommittee on infrastructure. The mission of the new subcommittee (F38.04) is to identify, evaluate, and establish best practices for the design, construction, and maintenance of UAS infrastructure. This included landing and takeoff zones, charging and refueling stations, and date communications systems. "…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Mary Mikolajewski, tel +1.610.832.9678; mmikolajewski@astm.org Release #11696 ###
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ASTM International’s light sport aircraft committee ( F37 ) has approved a new standard that addresses aeroelasticity requirements of light sport aircraft. Aeroelasticity refers to the interaction of aerodynamic, inertial, and elastic forces that emerge during the relative movement of air and aircraft. According to ASTM member Rian Johnson, the new specification ( F3619 ) defines the standards…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Joe Koury, tel +1.610.832.9804; jkoury@astm.org Release #11642 ###
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ASTM International’s unmanned aircraft systems committee ( F38 ) is developing a proposed standard that will help identify communications security principles and relevant frameworks for securing ad hoc uncrewed aircraft system communications. ASTM member Drew Van Duren says that the proposed standard ( WK84631 ) will identify and describe a tailorable approach to securing aircraft-to-anything (…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Mary Mikolajewski, tel +1.610.832.9678; mmikolajewski@astm.org Release #11625 ###
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A new ASTM International standard supports the design of civil vertiports and vertistops. The standard ( F3423 ) is the result of a five-year effort by ASTM’s unmanned aircraft systems committee ( F38 ). A vertiport is a section of land, water, or structure intended for either manned or unmanned vertical takeoff and landing of aircraft, along with the associated buildings and facilities. A…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Mary Mikolajewski, tel +1.610.832.9678; mmikolajewski@astm.org Release #11524 ###
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ASTM International’s unmanned aircraft systems committee ( F38 ) has approved a new standard that will provide a framework to certify large, unmanned aircraft systems to be operated alongside traditional manned aircraft in the national airspace system. “This new standard will enable the use of unmanned aircraft cargo and will improve transportation of goods throughout the world,” says ASTM…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.or g, Committee Contact:, Mary Mikolajewski, tel +1.610.832.9678; mmikolajewski@astm.org Release #11492 ###
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ASTM International’s plastics committee ( D20 ) is developing a proposed standard that will help polyolefin manufacturers to measure material properties. Polyolefins are used in a variety of applications, including shrink wrap, shopping bags, food packaging, and dishwasher-safe containers, among others. According to ASTM International member Olaf Kohlmann, the proposed standard ( WK81323 )…