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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and growing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that previously scheduled April standards development meetings in Boston (March 29-April 3) and Prague (April 27-30) have been canceled. The decision was based on several factors, including, but not limited to: Continued review of information and recommendations from the U.S.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10993
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ASTM International’s additive manufacturing technologies committee ( F42 ) is developing a standard that could help quickly assess the quality of 3D-printed parts as well as the performance of laser beam powder bed fusion machines that print them. “We are successfully working to capture variations in the laser powder bed fusion process,” says Nima Shamsaei, a professor in the mechanical…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Pat Picariello, tel +1.610.832.9720; ppicariello@astm.org Release #10963
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ASTM International’s pesticides formulation subcommittee is looking for more people to help develop a standard for spray-tank cleaners, which are used by the agriculture industry. Different kinds of pesticide mixtures are increasingly sprayed from tanks onto various kinds of crops, according to ASTM member Todd O’Connell, chairman of the pesticides formulation subcommittee. When a new mixture is…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #10884
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ASTM International’s committee on pesticides, antimicrobials, and alternative control agents (E35) is developing a standard (WK64329) for wipes that detect , Bacillus anthracis , spores, a biological threat agent that can infect people with anthrax. ASTM International member Laura Rose, a microbiologist at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, notes that , Bacillus anthracis , is a “biosafety level 3 pathogen” that infects some livestock naturally but can cause severe illness in humans. The proposed standard is a laboratory test method for processing wipes or sponges used to collect samples from surfaces that have potentially been contaminated with the spores. “ The method specifies how best to get the spores off the sponges and into a liquid, which can then be…, B. anthracis , contamination event, and assist in developing methods to quantify and detect other microorganisms in the environment. She notes that researchers interested in evaluating the efficiency and sensitivity of various sampling materials or tools could find the proposed standard useful. This effort directly relates to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #3 on good health and well-being. …, Bacillus anthracis, , according to Rose. Anyone is welcome to join in the development of these standards. Become a member at www.astm.org/JOIN . The next meeting of ASTM International’s pesticides, antimicrobials, and alternative control agents committee is Oct. 22-25 in Houston, Texas (USA). , Media Inquiries: , Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact: , Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #10873
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ASTM International’s committee on additive manufacturing technologies ( F42 ) is developing a standard-guide for mechanical testing of additively manufactured plastics ( WK66029 ). The guide aims to incorporate what has been learned about mechanical testing modification, interpreting results, and validating test methods with respect to additively manufactured polymer parts. The standard is a…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Pat Picariello, tel +1.610.832.9720; ppicariello@astm.org Release #10798
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ASTM International’s additive manufacturing technologies committee ( F42 ) is developing four standards that aim to help aircraft parts manufacturers meet safety and performance requirements. ASTM International member Shane Collins notes that the use of additive manufacturing in the aerospace industry (including commercial aviation, military, and space) has grown quickly as new advances in areas…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Pat Picariello, tel +1.610.832.0720; ppicariello@astm.org Release #10778
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A proposed ASTM International test method will help manufacturers and others determine the presence of silver in consumer textiles. The organization’s nanotechnology committee ( E56 ) is developing the proposed standard ( WK52417 ). According to ASTM International member Aleks Stefaniak, the test method represents a structured approach to determine whether a textile contains any silver,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kathleen Chalfin, tel +1.610.832.9717; kchalfin@astm.org Release #10761
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ASTM International and Innovate UK Partner to Develop International Additive Manufacturing StandardsGlobal standards organization ASTM International and three United Kingdom-based entities are partnering to fast-track the creation of technical standards needed by the additive manufacturing industry. ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence – in which the UK-based Manufacturing Technology Centre (the MTC) is a founding partner – identified three potential areas for…, About ASTM International, Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM International positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of life. We integrate consensus standards – developed with our international membership of volunteer technical experts – and innovative services to improve lives… Helping our world work better. www.astm.org , About Innovate UK, Innovate UK drives productivity and economic growth by supporting businesses to develop and realize the potential of new ideas. We connect businesses to the partners, customers and investors that can help them turn ideas into commercially successful products and services and business growth. We fund business and research collaborations to accelerate innovation and drive business investment…, About BSI, BSI is the business improvement company that enables organizations to turn standards of best practice into habits of excellence. For over a century BSI has championed what good looks like and driven best practice in organizations around the world. Working with over86,000 clients across 193 countries, it is a truly international business with skills and experience across a number of sectors…, About the Manufacturing Technology Centre, Established to prove innovative manufacturing processes and technologies in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC houses some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world, creating a high quality environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale. This provides a unique opportunity for…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org , Media Inquiries:, James Easey, tel +44 (0) 7947 467162; james.easey@innovateuk.ukri.org Release #10713
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ASTM International’s committee on additive manufacturing technologies ( F42 ) has launched a new subcommittee focused on creating standards that support the growing number of applications of the technology across various industry sectors. “The evolution of additive manufacturing technologies combined with sector-specific requirements demand us to create a broader portfolio of more detailed and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Pat Picariello, tel +1.610.832.9720; ppicariello@astm.org Release #10701
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A new ASTM International standard will help determine the effectiveness of antimicrobials and disinfectants against biofilms. This new test method, soon to be published as E3180, was developed by ASTM’s committee on pesticides, antimicrobials, and alternative control agents ( E35 ). Bacterial spores, and biofilms, slimy films of bacteria that adhere to surfaces, are highly resistant to…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619: bmilewski@astm.org Release #10663