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The national standards body of Jordan has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with ASTM International. The MOU was signed in December by James Thomas, president, ASTM International, and Yaseen Khayyat, director, Jordan Institution of Standards and Metrology. "The MOU is the result of the two sides eagerness to create a solid base for their future cooperation," said Khayyat, who added…
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The full attention of undergraduate and graduate engineering students was directed toward the speakers on the evening of November 9th on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. There, representatives of ASTM International made presentations on the subject of technical standards to students interested in the field of fatigue and fracture., Setting Standards for Fatigue and Fracture, Titled "Setting Standards for Fatigue and Fracture," the session was the first of its kind that reinforced a renewed effort by ASTM International to convey the strategic importance of standardization to the future careers of university-level students. With ASTM standards development meetings under way in Dallas during the same week, the ASTM visit offered SMU students the opportunity to connect…, Developing Leadership Skills, The first ASTM member to speak was Markus B. Heinimann, Ph.D., technical specialist in Alcoas Aerospace Product Design and Analysis group and an active member of ASTMs fatigue and fracture committee. Dr. Heinimann explained that his involvement with ASTM International as a student was inspired by his faculty advisor. He recalled presenting a paper at an ASTM symposium as a student and…, Networking, The SMU students also heard from Michael R. Mitchell, Ph.D., current chairman of ASTM Committee E08 on Fatigue and Fracture, editor-in-chief of ASTMs Journal of Testing and Evaluation , and a 30-year member of ASTM International. "ASTM is the best place to meet and get to know people in your profession," said the speaker, who recalled presenting his masters thesis at an ASTM meeting…, Contact, For more information on education outreach at ASTM International, contact Teresa Cendrowska, director of external relations, ASTM International (phone: 610/832-9718; tcendrow@astm.org ). For more information on ASTM Committee E08 on Fatigue and Fracture, contact the ASTM staff manager for Committee E08, Jeffrey Adkins: (phone: 610/832-9738; jadkins@astm.org ). For information on student…
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Agreement Provides Technical Support to Assist in Rebuilding Afghan Infrastructure and Facilitates Collaboration in ASTM Standards Development A new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between ASTM International and the Afghan National Standardization Authority (ANSA) will promote communication in standards development, facilitate technology transfer and trade, and improve the quality of life in…
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Toronto, Canada, 26 October 2005--The standards executives and industry leaders from many of the worlds major trading partners gathered in Toronto today to attend the "Standardization Strategies: A World View" workshop. The event, co-sponsored by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and ASTM International, showcases the strategic role of standardization in todays global…, ASTM/CSA Collaboration, Building on its longstanding relationship with CSA, ASTM International organized the event in conjunction with the Canadian Standards Association. "Standardization Strategies: A World View" is third in a series of cosponsored workshops held in tandem with ASTM Board of Directors meetings in varied global locations. ASTM International held similar workshops at Board meetings in Mexico City, Mexico…, Standards Delegation from China, Adding to the global perspective this week is the presence of a delegation of senior standards officials from China attending the ASTM Board meetings. Led by the executive leadership from the Standardization Administration of China (SAC), the delegation participated in the ASTM Board meetings, presented at the workshop, and visited CSA headquarters offices. In addition to senior executives from…
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina that devastated the Gulf Coast of the United States, ASTM International has made several donations in support of the relief effort. Monetary support was given by the organization as well as by ASTM staff. ASTM International provided $25,000 to the American Red Cross and $25,000 was given to the Salvation Army. A third donation was made by the ASTM staff and…
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Twenty-four top executives representing 14 national standards bodies of the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia regions convened at ASTM International Headquarters in West Conshohocken, Pa., and at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, Md., for an Open House sponsored by ASTM International, in cooperation with the American National Standards Institute and…
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With a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 23, 2005, ASTM International established a physical presence in China. Building on years of successful cooperation with standards organizations in that country, ASTM International now has office space in Beijing to further positive standardization outcomes across the globe. In his speech at the opening ceremony, ASTM International President, James A. Thomas,…, The Consortium for Standards and Conformity Assessment (CSCA), In 2004, ASTM International partnered with the U.S. Department of Commerces International Trade Administration Market Development Cooperator Program to form the Consortium for Standards and Conformity Assessment (CSCA) along with the American Petroleum Institute, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASTM International, and CSA America. The Consortium represents an opportunity for…
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Comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America Prosperity Agenda April 28, 2005 ASTM International welcomes the opportunity to provide comments on current standards-related issues in, the, Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America Prosperity Agenda, . While we share the vision of a seamless North American marketplace as expressed by leaders of the United States, Mexico, and Canada, we are focusing our comments on current policies of the Mexican government that unfairly limit the recognition, acceptance and use of international standards. We find the actions of the Mexican government to be inconsistent with existing international trade…, ASTM International Standards, ASTM International is the largest and one of the oldest U.S. domiciled international standards developing organizations. ASTM International facilitates the development of technical standards for over 90 industrial sectors including steel, copper, plastics, building construction, roads, petroleum, textiles, adhesives, medical devices, sports equipment, air quality, water quality, consumer…, WTO TBT Agreement and International Standards, Standards are vital to everyday commerce and trade. Developed through a deliberative process and founded on extensive research, standards effectively provide for a level playing field and ensure that two parties involved in a contract or two nations involved in trade are able to communicate clearly, in a common language. The World Trade Organization (WTO) Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)…, Standards Barriers in Mexico, While ASTM International standards are accepted and used throughout the world as the basis for contracts, codes, and regulations, we have found that in some countries - including Mexico - government policies and laws prohibit the use of de facto international standards such as those developed by ASTM International. Through the Federal Metrology and Standardization Law, the Mexican government…, Recommendations, The best standards in the world should not have any barriers to their use. Rather than basing decisions regarding the acceptance of standards on the label the standards bear or their source, Mexican laws and policies in standardization matters should conform to the obligations of the WTO TBT Agreement and permit the definition of "international standard" to include international standards…, Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America Prosperity Agenda, , particularly the desired outcome of preventing standards and technical regulations from serving as barriers to trade. In closing, ASTM International appreciates the assistance it receives from the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce and looks forward to continuing to work collaboratively in the development and implementation of positions on technical and…
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ASTM International is pleased to take this opportunity to comment on United States - China economic relations and Chinas role in the world economy. As the largest U.S. domiciled international standards developing organization, we are particularly interested in commenting on Chinas progress and the U.S. response in the implementation of Chinas World Trade Organization (WTO)…, ASTM Internationals Role in International Trade, ASTM International facilitates the development of technical standards for about 90 industrial sectors including steel, copper, plastics, building construction, roads, petroleum, textiles, adhesives, medical devices, sports equipment, air quality, water quality, consumer product safety, nuclear energy, industrial chemicals, etc. With 30,000 individual technical experts from 118 countries -…, ASTM International Agreements with Chinese Standards Bodies, ASTM International has a long history of participation in Chinese standardization activities and many deep and mutually productive relationships. Activities include the recent signing of an agreement with the Standardization Administration of the Peoples Republic of China, and agreements with other standards organizations including the Chinese National Institute of Standardization and the…, ASTM Internationals Presence in China, ASTM International is one of four U.S.-based international standards development organizations that have jointly established the Consortium for Standards and Conformity Assessment (CSCA) and that has opened a new China office to establish a much-needed presence in China for U.S.-based standards and conformity assessment organizations. Located in Beijing, the office will help to build cooperative…, Chinas Obligations Under the WTO TBT Agreement, With Chinas accession to the WTO comes an obligation for China to comply with the World Trade Organizations Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Agreement. The WTO TBT Agreement has established certain rules and procedures that pertain to the development, adoption and application of mandatory technical regulations, voluntary product standards, and the procedures used to determine…, China Launches Aggressive Standards Strategy, Recognizing that standards will continue to be a key success factor in the expansion of its economy and manufacturing base, and because of its accession to the WTO, China launched two research programs in September 2002. The programs, on the technical standards development strategy in China and the establishment of a national technical standards system, established strategic goals to be…, Conclusion, In conclusion, the standards of ASTM International are widely applied in various industries in China. With Chinas accession to the WTO comes an obligation for China to comply with the WTO TBT Agreement. We expect that with Chinas entry into the WTO and the expansion of international communication and international trade, the standards of ASTM international will most likely increase in…
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ASTM International Technical & Professional Training (TPT) courses and participation on ASTM International technical committees can help professional engineers satisfy their Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) Professional Development Hour (PDH) requirement for license renewal. Over 30 state licensing boards have a continuing education requirement for professional engineers to renew…