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Global standards organization ASTM International launched a new student chapter at UCLan, the University of Central Lancashire, in Lancashire, England. Nearly two dozen UCLan students, faculty, and ASTM representatives recently attended a virtual kickoff to launch and celebrate the new chapter. UCLan Student Chapter members will be ASTM student members and can apply for student project grants and…
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ASTM International’s additive manufacturing (AM) technologies committee ( F42 ) is developing a proposed standard that will help to control the cleanliness of metal powder feedstock used in AM processes and thus ensure quality of final AM components. The proposed standard will help AM users to perform cleanliness assessment of unused and re-used powders. According to ASTM International member…
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ASTM International’s consumer products committee ( F15 ) has honored Don Mays with the Margaret Dana Award. The Dana award, F15’s highest honor, is presented to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to advancing voluntary standards for consumer safety products. Mays is the founder and sole practitioner of Product Safety Insights LLC. In this position, Mays provides product safety…
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Today, ASTM International’s Exo Technology Center of Excellence (ET CoE) debuted a new survey aimed at confirming gaps and opportunities in medical exoskeleton certification, standards, and best practices. Recognizing that medical exoskeletons have the potential to transform physical rehabilitation and patient handling, the ET CoE team is looking for participation from medical practitioners to…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11370 ###
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Presentations are invited for the 2022 ASTM International Conference on Additive Manufacturing (ICAM 2022), hosted by the ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) and supported by more than a dozen ASTM technical committees. The conference will be held Oct. 31 – Nov. 4, 2022, at the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa (Orlando, Florida, USA). ICAM is…, Media Inquiries:, Tessa Sulkes, tel +1.610.832.9677; icam@astm.org Release #11366 ###
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Representatives of global standards organization ASTM International and the National Safety Council (NSC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) supporting advanced and emerging technology. The MoU is intended to promote the advancement of technologies including exoskeletons and exosuits (exo), robotics, automation, and autonomous systems and to ensure that standards address key safety…, 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., About the National Safety Council, The National Safety Council is America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate – and has been for over 100 years. As a mission-based organization, we work to eliminate the leading causes of preventable death and injury, focusing our efforts on the workplace, roadway and impairment. We create a culture of safety to not only keep people safer at work, but also beyond the workplace so they can live…, ASTM Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , NSC Media Inquiries:, Erin McDermott; 630-775-2037; media@nsc.org Release #11350 ###
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ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) is participating in three new America Makes projects aimed at advancing the adoption of additive manufacturing. These projects, totaling over $1 million in combined efforts, address critical aspects of the additive manufacturing industry, including training, inspection, qualification approaches, and in-process monitoring. “…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11349 ###
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Today the ASTM International Exo Technology Center of Excellence (ET CoE) debuted its inaugural annual report which highlights the organization’s vision, team, partnerships, acceleration projects, accomplishments, and key metrics. The inaugural ET CoE annual report, available here , includes information on the organization’s scope of work, team structure, and an expansive list of diverse partner…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11345 ###
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ASTM International’s additive manufacturing (AM) technologies committee ( F42 ) approved a new standard guide for the use of layer-based material extrusion (MEX) processes in additive manufacturing. MEX processes are used to fabricate polymer, or polymer composite, parts by depositing a filament or bead of material from an extrusion head. “The new standard will help product designers take…
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The ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) will hold its second Specialty Workshop Series on In-Situ Technology Readiness for Applications in AM Qualification and Certification, Jan. 26, 2022, in Huntsville, Alabama. The workshop will be held in collaboration with the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). In…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11337 ###