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After receiving inquiries from industry and academia, ASTM International announced today that it is extending deadlines by one week for letters-of-intent and full proposals for a new center of excellence in additive manufacturing. Many interested parties throughout the world have asked for more time to respond to the RFP. “We are receiving a strong and enthusiastic response to our request for…
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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
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Today, ASTM International announced a partnership with the Codes and Standards Training Institute (CASTI) and unveiled the partnership’s first e-learning course and webinar: “API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspection Code - General Study.” This e-learning course and webinar offer an ideal introduction to the API 510 Code for novices to more experienced personnel working with pressure equipment ( https…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org
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Today, ASTM International announced a new proficiency testing program (PTP) to helps labs accurately test the combustion speed of diesel fuel and the compression it needs to ignite, also known as cetane. ASTM International also gained additional accreditations from the globally-recognized American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) for six existing PTP programs. Generally, PTP…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Program Contact:, John Gallagher, tel +1.610.832.9646; jgallagher@astm.org R elease #10375
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Today, six ASTM International programs that help petroleum labs evaluate, improve, and document performance in conducting test methods achieved accreditation from a globally-recognized organization. Specifically, the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) gave accreditation status to ASTM International’s proficiency testing programs (PTP) in: • automatic transmission fluid…, Media Contact:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Staff Contact:, Amy Meacock, tel +1.610.832.9688; ameacock@astm.org Release #10307
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ASTM International announced today that it is a supporting partner of the 2017 Oman Downstream Exhibition & Conference , 4-6 April, at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Center. The Oman Downstream Exhibition & Conference is a showcase for global manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers representing key sectors within the refining and petrochemical industry. The conference is a…, ASTM Staff Contact:, Nick Ecart, tel +44.0.793.210.3758, necart@astm.org Release #10269
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ASTM International’s committee on plastics (D20) and the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) are cosponsoring a workshop on standards for degradable, biodegradable, and biobased products. The event takes place Wednesday, 5 April 2017, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel in Canada alongside the biannual meeting of D20. The goal of the workshop is to bring…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, ASTM International Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org, CEN-CENELEC Staff Contact:, Justine Evans, tel +32 2 550 08 482; jevans@cencenelec.eu Release #10267
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Arman Shakkaliyev, Director of the Department for technical regulation and accreditation at the Eurasian Economic Commission, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. Shakkaliyev is based in Moscow, Russia. The Eurasian Economic Commission is the regulatory body of the Eurasian Economic Union, which works to advance economic integration in the region. The EEU…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10242
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Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture selected the Safety Equipment Institute - a subsidiary of ASTM International - to manage the certification program that supports labeling thousands of products as "biobased." The renewal of this five-year contract will mean that more and more people will be able to find and purchase products that are made and packaged using renewable materials. “This…, Program Contact:, Pat Gleason, tel. +1.703.442.5732; pgleason@seinet.org, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel. +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10160