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Signing Occurs Just Prior to National Manufacturing Day, In advance of the recently celebrated National Manufacturing Day on Friday, Oct. 4, last month ASTM International and the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute signed a memorandum of understanding that outlines a framework of cooperation between ASTM and NAMII for the development of ASTM standards in the area of additive manufacturing. Signed by Katharine Morgan, vice president,…, Technical Contact:, Rob Gorham, National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, Phone: 330-599-6474; rob.gorham@ncdmm.org , ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, 610-832-9720; ppicariello@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9479
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will serve as a guide to determine specific mechanical properties of materials made with an additive manufacturing process. ASTM WK43112 , Guide for Evaluating Mechanical Properties of Materials Made via Additive Manufacturing Processes, is being developed by Subcommittee F42.01 on Test Methods , part of ASTM International Committee F42 on Additive…, ASTM Committee F42 Next Meeting:, Jan. 27-28, 2014, ASTM International Headquarters, West Conshohocken, Pa., Technical Contact:, John A. Slotwinski, Ph.D., National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Md., Phone: 301-975-2171; johnslot@nist.gov , ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, Phone: 610-832-9720; ppicariello@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9470
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A new ASTM International standard covers a popular material used to make parts for the aerospace and medical components industries through the additive manufacturing process. The new standard, ASTM F3001 , Specification for Additive Manufacturing Titanium-6 Aluminum-4 Vanadium ELI (Extra Low Interstitial) with Powder Bed Fusion, was developed by Subcommittee F42.05 on Materials and Processes ,…, Technical Contact:, Nik Hrabe, Medical Modeling Inc., Golden, Colo., Phone: 303-273-5344; nik.hrabe@medicalmodeling.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, Phone: 610-832-9720; ppicariello@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9457
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The popularity of trampoline courts has grown rapidly. While there were initially just a handful of such facilities on the West Coast of the United States in 2007, there are now approximately 160 trampoline parks throughout the world. Due to deep interest from a wide variety of stakeholders, a new standard for trampoline courts has been approved by ASTM International. The new standard, ASTM F2970…, Regulators/Policymakers, − The standard provides guidance in setting policy and regulations that will aid in the permitting process for trampoline courts. ASTM F2970 provides clear guidance to regulatory officials when permitting and inspecting trampoline courts from a compliance perspective. •, Designers/Engineers/Manufacturers, − ASTM F2970 provides aid in the design phase and establishes clear guidelines for manufacturers’ responsibilities. •, Owners/Operators, − ASTM F2970 provides guidance on planning, operation, signage and patron education. •, General Public, − The standard establishes clear guidelines for trampoline court foam pits, frame padding, accessibility, patron education and conduct guidelines. “The new standard was developed by a dedicated group of stakeholders including manufacturers, owner/operators, risk managers, regulators and consumer advocates,” says Slaggert. “Every aspect of ASTM F2970 was developed with the end user in mind.” “The…, ASTM Committee F24 Next Meeting:, Oct. 24-25, 2013, Scottsdale, Ariz., Technical Contact:, Philip Slaggert, Slaggert Risk Management, Hobe Sound, Fla., Phone: 561-758-3266; pslaggert@msn.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Leonard Morrissey, Phone: 610-832-9719; lmorrissey@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9436
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The first two standards to be approved through a Partner Standards Development Organization cooperation agreement between ASTM International Committee F42 on Additive Manufacturing and ISO Technical Committee 261 on Additive Manufacturing have now been approved. The two standards are: • ISO/ASTM 52921: 2013 E, Terminology for Additive Manufacturing—Coordinate Systems and Test Methodologies (…, ASTM Committee F42 Next Meeting:, July 10-11, 2013, Nottingham Belfry, Nottingham, Great Britain. Meeting arranged by the International Conference on Additive Manufacturing, ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, Phone: 610-832-9720; ppicariello@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9389
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The growth of parasailing as an amusement activity has led to calls for standardization. A new ASTM subcommittee, F24.65 on Parasailing , will be developing standards for operations, crew proficiency and equipment. F24.65 is under the jurisdiction of ASTM International Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices . Because weather, particularly gusty wind, has been a variable in parasailing…, ASTM Committee F24 Next Meeting:, Oct. 24-26, 2013, Scottsdale, Ariz., Technical Contact:, Larry Meddock, Water Sports Industry Association, Orlando, Fla., Phone: 407-620-7992; info@wsia.net , ASTM Staff Contact:, Leonard Morrissey, Phone: 610-832-9719; lmorrissey@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9379
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Aerial adventure courses such as zip lining, ropes courses, challenge courses, aerial trekking courses and canopy tours are among the fastest growing segments of the commercial recreational industry. These activities include functional, operational and patron participation requirements that are now represented in a new ASTM International standard, ASTM F2959 , Practice for Special Requirements…, ASTM Committee F24 Next Meeting:, Feb. 14-16, 2013, Hyatt French Quarter, New Orleans, La.; Oct. 24-26, 2013, Valley Ho Hotel, Scottsdale, Ariz., Technical Contact:, Mike Teske, Skyline Eco-Adventures, Haliimaile, Hawaii, Phone: 865-323-6643; gt40guy@earthlink.net, ASTM Staff Contact:, Leonard Morrissey, Phone: 610-832-9719; lmorrissey@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9306
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The Society of Manufacturing Engineers recently recognized the leadership and administration of ASTM International Committee F42 on Additive Manufacturing Technologies . Brent Stucker, Ph.D., chairman of F42, and Pat Picariello, F42 staff manager, have won the RTAM/SME Industry Achievement Award, given annually by the SME’s Rapid Technologies and Additive Manufacturing Community. Stucker, who is…
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Trampoline parks are one of the fastest growing segments of the attractions industry. In the last year, the popularity of trampoline parks has risen dramatically and new facilities are opening almost weekly. Stakeholders, recognizing this growth, have come together to develop an ASTM standard practice for this unique attraction. At the ASTM Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices ’ global…, Technical Contact:, Philip Slaggert, Amusement Evaluation and Testing, Hobe Sound, Fla., Phone: 561-758-3266; pslaggert@msn.com ASTM Staff Contact: Leonard Morrissey, Phone: 610-832-9719; lmorriss@astm.org ASTM PR Contact: Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9192
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A new ASTM International standard will aid in the continuing acceptance of additive manufacturing processes throughout a variety of industries. The new standard, ASTM F2924 , Specification for Additive Manufacturing Titanium-6 Aluminum-4 Vanadium with Powder Bed Fusion, was developed by Subcommittee F42.05 on Materials and Processes . F42.05 is part of ASTM International Committee F42 on Additive…