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– A new test method will help ensure the quality of roller-compacted concrete (RCC) by measuring its density and air content. ASTM International’s committee on concrete and concrete aggregates ( C09 ) created the standard, which is needed to proportion and optimize mixtures in labs and in the field and to verify specification compliance. “There is currently no ASTM standard for determining air…, Committee on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates (C09) Next Meeting:, December 3-6, 2017, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Dennis Clute, United States Department of Agriculture-National Research Conservation Service, Ft. Worth, Texas, tel +1.817.509.3765; dennis.clute@ftw.usda.gov , Staff Contact:, W. Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org R elease #10350
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Three proposed ASTM International standards will support the use of drones in search and rescue operations. Currently under development by ASTM International’s committee on search and rescue ( F32 ), the standards will help classify search and rescue drones, cover operator training, and address drone operations. Emergency response groups increasingly have added drones, or unmanned aircraft…, ASTM Committee F32 on Search and Rescue Next Meeting:, Nov. 8-9, 2015, in conjunction with the International Tech Rescue Symposium, Portland, Ore., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, A. Lee Lang, Madera, Calif., tel +1.307.399.1345; aleelang@gmail.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Thomas O’Toole, tel +1.610.832.9739; totoole@astm.org R elease #10348
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David Spenciner, research fellow for DePuy Synthes Mitek Sports Medicine, in Raynham, Massachusetts, USA, has received the Patrick G. Laing Award from ASTM International’s committee on medical and surgical materials and devices ( F04 ). The committee recognized Spenciner for his significant and outstanding contributions in the field of medical and surgical devices. Spenciner has been a member of…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10328
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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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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
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ASTM International’s committee on medical and surgical materials and devices ( F04 ) is developing two standards to help evaluate performance of brushes that clean medical devices. One is focused on brush parts that clean internal channels and the other is focused on brush parts that clean external surfaces. Additional related standards may follow. The committee welcomes anyone who wants to help…, 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:, Ralph J. Basile, Healthmark Industries Co., Fraser, Mich., tel +1.248.238.8435; ralphjb@usa.net, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kathleen Chalfin, tel +1.610.832.9717; kchalfin@astm.org Release #10248