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A new ASTM International standard test method will support the measurement of nanoparticle-based products used in a wide range of applications from cancer therapy to antibacterial coatings in textiles. ASTM’s nanotechnology committee ( E56 ) developed the new standard, which was recently published as E3247 . According to ASTM International subcommittee co-chair Vince Hackley, the standard will be…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kathleen Chalfin, tel +1.610.832.9717; kchalfin@astm.org Release #11122 ###
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Last week representatives from global standards organization ASTM International and European standards organization ASD-STAN signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU will support a closer working relationship between ASTM and ASD-STAN on Direct Remote Identification (also known as Remote ID) for UAS (drones). The MoU was signed by Jeff Grove, ASTM International vice president of…, About ASD-STAN, ASD-STAN is an industrial association which develops and maintains European standards for the European aerospace and related defence industry. As an associated body to CEN (European Committee for Standardization), ASD-STAN is the main provider of European Aerospace Norms (EN)., 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; dbergels@astm.org Release #11117 ###
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Today, ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) announced a new Call for Projects (CFP) that will allow non-AM CoE partners to participate in a Research to Standardization initiative to further accelerate standards development for additive manufacturing (AM). To date, the AM CoE has supported 22 R&D projects under a Request for Ideas (RFI) process which…, AM CoE Contact:, Tessa Sulkes, tel+1.610.832.9677; tsulkes@astm.org Release #11108 ###
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ASTM International’s additive manufacturing technologies committee ( F42 ) is developing a proposed standard that will help with data registration in additive manufacturing processes. “Industrial additive manufacturers need data registration to extract and characterize process signatures that are used to control variations in powder spreading, melt-pool geometry, thermal stability, layer…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Pat Picariello, tel +1.610.832.9720; ppicariello@astm.org Release #11090 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard will help to accelerate the pace of safe and ergonomic designs of exoskeleton/exosuit technology. ASTM’s committee on exoskeletons and exosuits ( F48 ) is developing the proposed standard, which also seeks to reduce the cost of physical exo device manufacturing. According to ASTM International workgroup leader Bochen Jia, ideal exoskeleton/exosuit…, , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Nora Nimmerichter, tel +1.610.832.9815; nnimmerichter@astm.org Release #11087 ###
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The ASTM International Conference on Additive Manufacturing ( ASTM ICAM 2020 ), scheduled to be held in person in Orlando, FL on November 16-20, 2020 will now be held virtually. The ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence, who is sponsoring the event, made the decision after consultation with the organizing scientific committee and careful consideration of speakers’…, AM CoE Contact:, Tessa Sulkes, tel+1.610.832.9677; amcoe@astm.org Release #11066 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person standards development meetings (including independent meetings) through the end of the year have been canceled. Affected meetings include October, November, and December Committee Weeks in Orlando, Florida, and Austin, Texas, and all…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11061 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard would help provide functional ergonomic guidelines for the design, construction, and use of exoskeletons. ASTM’s committee on exoskeletons and exosuits ( F48 ) is developing the proposed standard ( WK73074 ). “Use of an exoskeleton may magnify existing ergonomic risk factors or introduce new ergonomic hazards, says ASTM International member Delia Treaster,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Pat Picariello, tel +1.610.832.9720; ppicariello@astm.org Release #11036 ###
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Today, ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE), in collaboration with America Makes, debuted a strategic guide that identifies gaps, challenges, solutions, and action plans for additive manufacturing (AM) data. The strategic guide comes as a result of a December 2019 workshop on additive manufacturing data management and schema that was jointly organized by ASTM…, About America Makes, As the national accelerator for additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing (3DP), America Makes is the nation’s leading and collaborative partner in AM and 3DP technology research, discovery, creation, and innovation. Structured as a public-private partnership with member organizations from industry, academia, government, non-government agencies, and workforce and economic development resources…, America Makes Contact:, Andrew Resnick, tel +1.330.576.9292; Andrew.resnick@ncdmm.org , 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 innovate services to improve lives… Helping our world work better. , AM CoE Contact:, Tessa Sulkes, tel+1.610.832.9677; tsulkes@astm.org Release #11035 ###
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Today, ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) released the public version of its Strategic Roadmap for Research and Development (R&D). The roadmap communicates the goals and current progress of the center’s R&D program to the additive manufacturing (AM) community. According to Mahdi Jamshidinia, Ph.D., ASTM International’s additive manufacturing R&D…, AM CoE Contact:, Tessa Sulkes, tel+1.610.832.9677; tsulkes@astm.org Release #11023 ###