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ASTM International and U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) will hold a virtual global workshop on cannabis quality on Dec. 7-8, 2022., from 8:00 a.m. – 12:15 ET (2:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. CET) each day. Interested participants must register for the free event. The workshop will feature standards and guidelines from ASTM International, USP, PhEur, and other relevant organizations and discuss how these resources…, 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 USP, USP (United States Pharmacopeial Convention) is an independent, scientific nonprofit organization focused on building trust in the supply of safe, quality medicines, dietary supplements and foods. We are working to strengthen the global supply chain so that the products people rely on for health are available when needed and work as expected. For more information, visit usp.org and usp.org/…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, ASTM Contact:, Jimmy Farrell, tel +1.610.832.9661; jfarrell@astm.org, USP Contact:, Anne Bell, tel +1.301.998.6785; adb@usp.org Release #11541 ###
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A new U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) research project to Southern University, Louisiana State University, and Auburn University is expected to contribute significantly to ASTM International’s newly established Consortium on Materials Data & Standardization (CMDS). The newly funded $4 million NSF EPSCoR award is to conduct research on rapid qualification for additively manufactured (AM…, “, The ASTM CMDS approach is particularly focused on determining key PSP relationships necessary to develop methods for generating machine-agnostic materials data and this NSF funded project is well aligned with this approach,” says Mohsen Seifi, Ph.D., ASTM’s vice president of global advanced manufacturing programs., “, The goal of the project is to address current challenges related to exhaustive data-driven qualification practices, transferability of the data, and correlating material property data to part performance for additive manufacturing processes,” notes Nima Shamsaei, Ph.D., director of the National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence and professor of mechanical engineering at Auburn…, AM COE Media Contact:, Tessa Sulkes, tel +1.610.832.9677; tsulkes@astm.org Release #11537 ###
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ASTM International has been awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop a roadmap for guidance and adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies in the construction sector. The funding, which totals nearly $300,000, would be used for the development of a roadmap that will seek to bring together the construction and…, AM COE Media Contact:, Tessa Sulkes, tel +1.610.832.9677; tsulkes@astm.org Release #11518 ###
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Today, ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) published its fourth annual report, highlighting the organization’s growing research to standards portfolio, industry partnerships, acquisitions, workforce development programs, team expansion, and more. The annual report, available here , features a robust list of major accomplishments – including the acquisition of…, About the AM CoE, Formed in 2018, the Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) is a collaborative partnership among ASTM International, Auburn University, EWI, NAMIC, NASA, NIAR, and the MTC representing industry, government, and academia, that conduct strategic R&D to advance standards across all aspects of AM technologies. The center aims to accelerate the development and adoption of additive…, AM COE Media Contact:, Tessa Sulkes, tel +1.610.832.9677; tsulkes@astm.org Release #11490 ###
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Today, global standards organization ASTM International launched ASTM Xcellerate™, an emerging technology program focused on strengthening the world’s emerging technology from research to standards. “At ASTM International, we believe standards offer an invaluable platform for global collaboration,” notes Kathie Morgan, ASTM International president. “The ASTM Xcellerate program aims to put…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Xcellerate Contact:, Tessa Sulkes-Llewelyn, tel +1.610.832.9677; tsulkes@astm.org Release #11449 ###
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On May 17, ASTM International and the Colombian Institute of Technical Standards and Certification (ICONTEC) signed a licensing agreement related to certifications for the cannabis industry. Per the new agreement, ASTM International will allow use of its CANNQ/HEMPQ certification program for cultivators, as well as ASTM’s Certification Mark, while ICONTEC will allow use of its Certification Good…
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ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) and the founding industry members, are formally announcing the launch of the AM CoE Consortium for Materials Data and Standardization (CMDS) initiative. The mission of ASTM’s CMDS is to bring key organizations together from across a broad range of industries representing the entire AM value stream. The consortium members will…, About the AM CoE, Formed in 2018, the Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) is a collaborative partnership among ASTM International, Auburn University, EWI, NAMIC, NASA, NIAR, and the MTC representing industry, government, and academia, that conduct strategic R&D to advance standards across all aspects of AM technologies. The center aims to accelerate the development and adoption of additive…, 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. Media Inquiries: Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602;…
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ASTM International has announced the promotion of Mohsen Seifi, Ph.D., to vice president of global advanced manufacturing programs. Under Seifi’s leadership, ASTM’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) has seen significant growth since its launch in 2018, resulting in the creation of the new Global Advanced Manufacturing Programs business division. As head of this division, Seifi…
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Today, ASTM International announced its new slate of funded Research to Standards (R2S) projects that support ASTM’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) and its mission to advance acceleration of AM standardization and industrial adoption. Two project calls were completed in 2021, the Request for Ideas (RFI) and the Call for Projects (CFP). These investments mark ASTM…
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ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) is participating in three new America Makes projects aimed at advancing the adoption of additive manufacturing. These projects, totaling over $1 million in combined efforts, address critical aspects of the additive manufacturing industry, including training, inspection, qualification approaches, and in-process monitoring. “…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11349 ###