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Yesterday, Dr. Sudarsan Rachuri was given the 2016 ASTM International President’s Leadership Award. This recognizes individuals early in their ASTM International career who have significantly advanced the organization's mission through extraordinary accomplishment, example, and vision. Rachuri is serving as Editor-in-Chief of ASTM International’s new journal, Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10176
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Two of the world’s leading organizations in consumer safety have teamed up to host a free workshop Thursday, Oct. 13, in Washington, D.C. For the agenda, click here . Panelists will review data from information and education campaigns that cover various consumer products. These campaigns relate to pool safety, off-road vehicles, window coverings, and other products. Discussions will focus on…, About ICPHSO, Founded in 1993, ICPHSO is the only organization which attracts a global membership of health and safety professionals and meets annually to exchange ideas, share information, and address health and safety concerns affecting all consumers. ICPHSO members represent U.S. and global government agencies, manufacturers, importers, retailers, trade associations, certification/testing laboratories, law…, About ASTM International, Over 12,000 ASTM standards operate globally. Defined and set by us, they improve the lives of millions every day. Combined with our innovative business services, they enhance performance and help everyone have confidence in the things they buy and use – from the toy in a child’s hand to the aircraft overhead. Working across borders, disciplines, and industries we harness the expertise of over 30…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , or Marc Schoem, tel 301.774.3020; mschoem@icphso.org . Release #10173
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With support from industry and government leaders, ASTM International will host an organizational meeting to potentially create a new technical committee that develops voluntary consensus standards for commercial spaceflight. This meeting comes in part as a result of the updated U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act of 2015 (CSLCA). The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s…, ASTM Commercial Spaceflight Meeting:, Oct. 24, 2016, RTCA, Inc.; 1150 18th St. NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20036, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Christine DeJong, tel +1.610.832.9736; cdejong@astm.org Release #10170
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A new ASTM International standard will provide structured guidance in deciphering whether silver nanoparticles are present in certain products. Committee E56 on Nanotechnology developed the standard ( E3025 , Guide for Detection and Characterization of Manufactured Silver Nanomaterials in Textiles). It will make it possible to compare measurements and data that can be crucial for manufacturers,…, Committee E56 on Nanotechnology Next Meeting:, Nov. 14-15, 2016. November Committee Week. Orlando, FL., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Aleksandr Stefaniak, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; tel +1.304.285.6302; boq9@cdc.gov, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kathleen Chalfin, tel +1.610.832.9717; kchalfin@astm.org Release #10131
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John Eichenlaub, chief operating officer at Builders Fence Company, Inc. in Sun Valley, CA., has been named chairman of ASTM International Committee F14 on Fences. Formed in 1973, F14 includes 6 subcommittees that oversee more than 45 standards related to fences, fence systems and related materials used to manufacture them. Eichenlaub has been a member of the committee and ASTM International…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10021
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ASTM International recently published two standards that will educate existing and future workers in nanotechnology. Educators will use the new standards to develop and refine curricula at the undergraduate level. At the same time, industries and businesses may use the standards as a basis for hiring new graduates as well as for upgrading skills of current employees. The Nanotechnology…, ASTM Committee E56 on Nanotechnology Next Meeting:, Nov. 16-17, 2015, November Committee Week, Tampa, Fla., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contacts:, (E2996) Robert Ehrmann, Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pa., tel +1.814.404.0127; rke2@psu.edu ; (E3001) Raymond Tsui, Ph.D., Arizona State University, Tempe, Ariz., tel +1.480.206.4736; raymond.tsui@asu.edu, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kathleen McClung, tel +1.610.832.9717; kmcclung@astm.org Release #9816 ###
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Additional Standard on Silver Nanomaterials Underway, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has added two ASTM International standards to its List of Recognized Standards, meaning that the FDA advises referring to listed documents for points to consider when assessing whether an FDA-regulated product involves the application of nanotechnology. Specifically, ASTM recently published a standard that describes one of the few techniques that measure…, ASTM Committee E56 on Nanotechnology Next Meeting:, April 9-10, National Institute for Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Md., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603, nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Aleksandr Stefaniak, NIOSH, Morgantown, W.V., tel +1.304.285.6302; Boq9@cdc.gov, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kathleen McClung, tel +1.610.832.9717, kmcclung@astm.org Release #9809 ###
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A series of proposed new ASTM International standards will help instrument manufacturers create modern and safe flight instruments designed for light sport aircraft and other similarly equipped and sized aircraft. The proposed standards are being developed by Subcommittee F39.03 on Design of Avionics Systems , part of ASTM International Committee F39 on Aircraft Systems . “The creation of…, Technical Contact:, Andrew Barker, TruTrak Flight Systems, Springdale, Ark., Phone: 479-751-0250; andrew@trutrakap.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Christine DeJong, Phone: 610-832-9736; cdejong@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9624
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Nanomaterials are used in the manufacture of a wide range of products, encompassing medicine, textiles, automobile parts, personal care products, food packaging and sporting goods. During the manufacture and use of these products, there is a potential for nanomaterials to become airborne, resulting in inhalation exposure to workers and consumers. A new ASTM International standard provides clear…, ASTM Committee E56 Next Meeting:, May 5-6, 2014, May Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Technical Contact, : Aleksandr Stefaniak, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Sabraton, W. Va., Phone: 304-285-6302; boq9@cdc.gov , ASTM Staff Contact, : Kathleen McClung, Phone: 610-832-9717; kmcclung@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9531
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A new ASTM International standard will facilitate the meaningful submission and exchange of nanomaterial descriptions and characterization data, along with other files, among individual nanotechnology researchers. ASTM E2909 , Guide for Investigation/Study/Assay Tab-Delimited Format for Nanotechnologies (ISA-TAB-Nano): Standard File Format for the Submission and Exchange of Data on Nanomaterials…, ASTM Committee E56 Next Meeting:, Nov. 11-12, 2013, November Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, Nathan Baker, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Wash., Phone: 509-375-3997; nathan.baker@pnl.gov , ASTM Staff Contact:, Kathleen McClung, Phone: 610-832-9717; kmcclung@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9410