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Stephen R. Smith, engineering manager for Coalsmith Consultants, in Hixson, Tennessee, USA, has received the R.A. Glenn Award from ASTM International’s Committee on Coal and Coke ( D05 ). The committee recognized Smith for his outstanding service and active participation in the work of the Committee on Coal and Coke, as well as the deep appreciation from the Officers and Members for his efforts…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10329
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ASTM International’s committee on medical and surgical materials and devices ( F04 ) has updated its standard on elbow prostheses to include testing guidance. This is the first time that any standards organization in the world has incorporated testing into a specification for these products, according to the committee. The revision to the specification for total elbow prostheses ( F2887 ) will…, ASTM Committee on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices (F04) Next Meeting:, Nov. 14-17, 2017, November Committee Week, Atlanta, Ga., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Brian Kincaid, Zimmer Biomet, Warsaw, Ind., +1.574.372.3922; brian.kincaid@zimmerbiomet.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kathleen Chalfin, +1.610.832.9717; kchalfin@astm.org R elease #10322
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Heute gab die Europäische Agentur für Flugsicherheit (EASA) das Resultat langjähriger Bemühungen bekannt, die eine Neufassung der europäischen Zertifizierungsspezifikationen für viele Arten von kleineren Flugzeugen (CS-23) zum Inhalt hatten. Im Ergebnis werden einvernehmlich verhandelte Standards, die von Organisationen wie der ASTM entwickelt wurden, eine stärkere Rolle zur Feststellung der…, Medienanfragen:, Nate Osburn, Tel. +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org , Büro Brüssel von ASTM International:, Sara Gobbi, Tel. +32.(0)2.8405127; sgobbi@astm.org
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Today, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) announced the culmination of a years-long effort to rewrite European certification specifications for many types of smaller aeroplanes (CS-23). As a result, consensus-based standards developed by organizations such as ASTM International will play a stronger role in determining compliance and airworthiness. The new rules are effective Aug. 15. The…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, ASTM International Brussels Office:, Sara Gobbi, tel +32.(0)2.8405127; sgobbi@astm.org R elease #10296
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La European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) anunció hoy la culminación de años de esfuerzos para re-escribir las especificaciones del certificado europeo de numerosos tipos de aviones pequeños (CS-23). Como resultado, los estándares basados en un consenso de organizaciones como ASTM International desempeñarán un papel destacado en determinar la compatibilidad y condiciones de navegabilidad. Las…, Consultas para medios:, Nate Osburn, teléfono +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Oficina de Bruselas de ASTM International:, Sara Gobbi, teléfono +32.(0)2.8405127; sgobbi@astm.org
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Aujourd'hui, l'Agence européenne de sécurité aérienne (AESA) a annoncé l'aboutissement d'un effort de longues années de réécrire les spécifications de certification européenne pour de nombreux types d'avions plus petits (CS-23). Par conséquent, les normes consensuelles élaborées par des organismes, tels que l'ASTM International, joueront un rôle plus important pour déterminer la conformité et la…, Requêtes médiatiques:, Nate Osburn, tél. +1.610.832.9603 ; nosburn@astm.org , Bureau de l'ASTM International Bruxelles:, Sara Gobbi, tél. +32.(0)2.8405127 ; sgobbi@astm.org
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A proposed ASTM International standard could help manufacturers improve designs for total disc replacements of diseased discs in the spine. The proposed standard (WK33006, Guide for Impingement Testing of Total Disc Prostheses) is being developed by ASTM’s committee on medical and surgical materials and devices ( F04 ). Specifically, the standard will guide manufacturers through the process of…, ASTM Committee F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices Next Meeting:, May 9-11, 2017, May Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Ryan Siskey, Exponent, Philadelphia, Pa., tel +1.215.594.8800 ext. 8896, rsiskey@exponent.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kathleen Chalfin, tel +1.610.832.9717; kchalfin@astm.org R elease #10285
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A new ASTM International guide will help the medical industry create and select artificial materials used to test the cleanliness of reusable medical devices. The guide provides formulas for preparing artificial “test soils” that resemble blood, feces, and other biological matter that simulates contamination of the devices. Prior to this standard, there were few formulations available, according…, ASTM Committee F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices Next Meeting:, May 9-11, 2017, May Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Stephen Spiegelberg, Cambridge Polymer Group, Boston, Mass., tel +1.617.629.4400; stephen.spiegelberg@campoly.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kathleen Chalfin, tel +1.610.832.9717; kchalfin@astm.org R elease #10280
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After two successful pilots, ASTM International, a global standards organization, is expanding its Emerging Professionals program . The program will provide free airfare and lodging this year for up to 24 participants to attend a leadership development workshop held during an ASTM International conference – “committee week” – where technical experts in their industries create and revise…, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10276
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A proposed ASTM International standard will support the growing potential for small “scaffolds” to regrow tissue around the knee joint after a meniscus injury. The standard (WK54939, Guide for Characterization and Assessment of Tissue Engineered Medical Products (TEMPs) for Knee Meniscus Surgical Repair and/or Reconstruction) is being developed by ASTM’s committee on medical and surgical…, ASTM Committee F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices Next Meeting:, May 9-12, 2017, May Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Suzanne Maher, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, tel +1.212.606.1083; mahers@hss.edu, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kathleen Chalfin, tel +1.610.832.9717; kchalfin@astm.org Release #10250