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Taco van der Maten, marketing manager for Malvern Panalytical , in Almelo, The Netherlands, has started his term as 2019 chairman of 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. For example, its incoming cohort of board members…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10704
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Today, ASTM International announced a new proficiency testing program for biodiesel blend. Proficiency testing programs allow labs to compare their performance with others, ultimately helping all participants improve their performance. The program provides laboratories with a statistical quality assurance tool, enabling them to compare, improve, and maintain, a high level of performance in the…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Program Contact:, John Gallagher, tel +1.610.832.9646; jgallagher@astm.org Release #10700
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Today, ASTM International announced the addition of accreditation for the globally-recognized American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) for 17 of its proficiency testing programs. The new accreditations cover programs including: Diesel exhaust fluid, Octane, Polyethylene plastics, Thermoplastics, Stainless steel, Aluminum, Woven fabrics, Knit fabrics, and more. “Labs that turn to…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Program Contact:, John Gallagher, tel +1.610.832.9646; jgallagher@astm.org Release #10673
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Today, global standards leader ASTM International announced that Wichita State University’s (WSU) National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) will join its Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence as its first “strategic” partner. ASTM International and four founding partners recently launched the center to support R&D that advances additive manufacturing standards, which in turn will…, 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. , About Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), NIAR supports the aviation industry by providing research, development, testing, certification and training. Laboratories include Additive Manufacturing, Advanced Coatings, Aging Aircraft, Ballistic & Impact Dynamics, CAD/CAM, Composites & Advanced Materials, Crash Dynamics, Environmental Test, Flight Simulation, Full-Scale Structural Test, Mechanical Test, Nondestructive Test, Research…, Contacts:, ASTM International: Nate Osburn, director of corporate communications, nosburn@astm.org , +1.610.832.9603 NIAR: Tracee Friess, director of communication, tracee.friess@wichita.edu , +1.316.978.5597 Release #10626
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Today ASTM International, a global standards organization, announced that it is a supporting partner of the World Heavy Oil Congress & Exhibition , September 3-5, at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre in Muscat. Held under the auspices of the Ministry of Oil & Gas, Sultanate of Oman, the exhibition is a globally-recognized event where the heavy-oil value chain convenes and…, ASTM Staff Contact:, Nick Ecart, tel +44.0.793.210.3758; necart@astm.org Release #10624
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Today, ASTM International, one of the world’s leading developers of technical standards, released a white paper entitled, “Standards Development: Enabling Manufacturing Innovation and Accelerating Commercialization.” The free paper provides a high-level vision for optimal partnership and interaction between the global standardization and innovation communities. In particular, it emphasizes how…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org , Innovation Initiatives Contact:, Brian Meincke, tel +1.610.832.9613; bmeincke@astm.org Release #10499
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Today, ASTM International announced that it will hold a popular two-day training course on aviation fuels at EnginZone in Lima, Peru, on April 23-24. The course, Aviation Fuels: Specifications and Test Methods, focuses on how technical standards help control the quality of aviation fuels and why they affect product performance and availability. Participants will learn to: discuss bulk and trace…, Aviation Fuel Quality Control Procedures, and copies of various standards. For more information and to register for the course, visit http://www.astm.org/fuelsperu . The course will occur in conjunction with the meeting of ASTM International’s subcommittee on aviation fuels (D02.J0) , part of the committee on petroleum products, liquid fuels, and lubricants. The meeting, open to those interested in developing standards, is free,…, Meeting Information:, April 23-24, 2018, EnginZone, Monterosa 233, of. 402 Charcarilla del Estanque, Surco, Lima 33, Peru, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10472
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Dale F. Bohn, product quality manager for Flint Hills Resources LP, in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA, has started his term as 2018 chairman of the ASTM International board of directors. ASTM International’s board is made up of 25 leaders from a broad variety of companies, associations, and government bodies worldwide. In addition to Flint Hills, this includes a wide range of organizations such as…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10450
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Today, ASTM International announced the addition of seven accreditations from the globally-recognized American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) for seven of its proficiency testing programs. The programs include: automotive lubricant additives, diesel fuel, general gas oil, jet fuel, jet military fuel, naphtha, and turbine oil. The diesel fuel and jet fuel programs are two of ASTM…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , Program Inquiries:, John Gallagher, tel +1.610.832.9646; jgallagher@astm.org Release #10430
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ASTM International, one of the world’s leading standards organizations, will host a free lunch at the Petroleum Refining, Environmental Monitoring Technology Conference (PEFTEC) in Antwerp, Belgium, on 29 November from 12:45 pm to 1:30 pm. The two keynote speakers will be: Taco van der Maten of MalvernPanalytical (The Netherlands) who serves as vice chairman of ASTM International’s board of…, Europe Office:, Sara Gobbi, tel + +32. (0)485.332433; sgobbi@astm.org , Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel+1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org Release #10411