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La semana pasada, Ciudad de México firmó un memorando de cooperación (MOC, por sus siglas en inglés) con el desarrollador de estándares mundiales, ASTM International. El acuerdo se encuentra específicamente enfocado en estándares reconocidos a nivel internacional y mantenidos por el comité de parques de diversión y atracciones de la organización. El MOC fue firmado por Katharine Morgan,…, Para consultas de los medios:, Dan Bergels, Tel. +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org
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ASTM International’s committee on amusement rides and devices (known as F24 ) has developed a standard for requirements for hayride attractions. The new voluntary standard (soon to be published as F3168) will apply to hayrides meant for entertainment, recreation, or agritourism. “Hayrides can be a lot of fun, but we can do more to create a culture of safety,” said Randy Bates, owner of…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org
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ASTM International’s committee on medical and surgical materials and devices (F04) has approved the third in a series of standards that help evaluate effective cleaning procedures for medical devices. The new guide, which focuses on extraction of test soils to validate cleaning methods, will soon be published as F3321. According to ASTM International member Ralph Basile, the guide is an important…, 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 #10894
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ASTM International’s committee on steel, stainless steel, and related alloys ( A01 ) is developing its first proposed standard on ultra-high-strength steel tubing, which is increasingly needed for innovation in the auto industry. “There are no ASTM standards that currently address ultra-high-strength steel tubing,” says ASTM International member Dean Richardson. “The new standard will define the…, 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, Committee Contact:, Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org Release #10851
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ASTM International, a global standards leader, today published its first-ever technical report, a new type of offering. The organization’s first technical report serves as a guide, providing a framework for terminology and requirements for increasingly autonomous and complex aviation systems. “The aviation community is adopting more and more technologies that support automation and autonomy,”…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10831
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Anita Sawyer, independent biocompatibility consultant, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, was honored with the Patrick G. Laing Award by ASTM International’s medical and surgical materials and devices committee ( F04 ). An ASTM International member since 1998, Sawyer was honored for her significant and outstanding contributions in the field of medical and surgical devices. Sawyer has served as an…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10813
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ASTM International’s committee on steel, stainless steel and related alloys ( A01 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Annemarie Appleton, president, Alloy Stainless Products Company, in Totowa, New Jersey, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10811
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Gary Fischman, principal and owner of Future Strategy Solutions and chief technology officer of Covalent Coating Technologies, East Hartford, CT, USA, was honored with the Patrick G. Laing Award by ASTM International’s medical and surgical materials and devices committee ( F04 ). An ASTM International member since 1987, Fischman was honored for significant and outstanding contributions in the…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10809
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Global standards organization ASTM International has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Standardization, Metrology and Certification Agency of Uzbekistan (UZSTANDART Agency), bringing the total number of MOUs to 112. The MOU program supports the use of ASTM International standards while also encouraging global participation in the ongoing development of new and revised standards…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10779
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Elmar Upitis, engineering consultant, was honored with the Founding Committee Award by ASTM International’s committee on steel, stainless steel and related alloys ( A01 ). Upitis was honored for the highest level of leadership and exemplary contributions to ASTM International’s founding committee, and for promotion of voluntary consensus standards. The award is the most prestigious recognition…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10769