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ASTM International’s commercial spaceflight committee ( https://www.astm.org/get-involved/technical-committees/committee-f47 F47 ) is developing a proposed standard ( https://www.astm.org/workitem-wk86387 WK86387 ) that introduces a new practice for safe operating practices in space for space fission reactors used for nuclear power and propulsion. “The proposed application relates to the design…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #11682 ###
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ASTM International’s commercial spaceflight committee ( F47 ) has approved a new standard that will aid spaceports in developing descriptions of their sites and capabilities, including location and contact information. The new standard will soon be published as F3610. According to ASTM member Mark Greby, the standard will lead to spaceport descriptions that will provide potential customers and…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #11663 ###
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Today, Wohlers Associates, powered by ASTM International, announced the release of Wohlers Report 2023 . This year’s report takes a deep dive into the growth of the additive manufacturing (AM) industry, with insights from 10 industry sectors. New content includes an examination of large format AM applications, including aerospace and construction, as well as a look at the growing number of AM…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11646 ###
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ASTM I nternational is hosting the Workshop on How Zinc is Used in Hot-Dip Galvanizing, to be held May 8, 2023, at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, Denver, Colorado (USA). The workshop is sponsored by ASTM committees on metallic-coated iron and steel products (A05) and on nonferrous metals and alloys (B02). It will be held in conjunction with the May standards development meetings of the…, Symposia Operations Contact:, Tammy Schane, tel+1.610.832.9522, symposia@astm.org Release #11603 ###
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ASTM International is celebrating its 125 th anniversary this year and, as part of the celebrations the organization has announced eight winners of its Standards Case Study Contest, launched in Spring of 2022. ASTM technical committees were invited to submit examples of standards that exemplify an above-average impact in bettering society. 74 submissions from 44 different committees were…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #11588 ###
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ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) will host an in-person workshop to support the development of its Roadmap for Advanced Technologies for the Digitalization of the Construction Industry. The workshop, sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), will take place Jan. 25–26, 2023, at ASTM’s global headquarters in West Conshohocken,…, Advanced Technologies, : Additive manufacturing, robotics and automation, big data, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, simulation, augmented reality, and cybersecurity, Key Applications, : Sustainable buildings, smart infrastructures, mass housing, disaster response, pandemic preparedness, and construction in space. Workshop attendance will be limited. To ensure a range of perspectives are included in the roadmap, interested stakeholders are invited to participate in a brief survey . For more information on the workshop, including an agenda, visit https://amcoe.org/event/…, About the AM CoE, The AM CoE is a collaborative partnership representing industry, government, and academia to conduct strategic R&D to advance AM standardization. The center also aims to accelerate development and adoption of AM by developing training and certification programs, and providing market intelligence, business strategy, and advisory services through Wohlers Associates, powered by ASTM…, 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., AM COE Media Contact:, Tessa Sulkes, tel +1.610.832.9677; tsulkes@astm.org Release #11585 ###
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ASTM International’s metallic and inorganic coatings committee ( B08 ) has developed a new standard that describes a test method for testing abrasion resistance of hard anodic coatings. These coatings have applications in many industries, including aerospace, food processing, and firefighting, among others. The new standard, which will soon be published as B1023, describes how the Taber abraser…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Jennifer Tursi, tel +1.610.832.9653; jtursi@astm.org Release #11531, ###
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ASTM International’s metallic-coated iron and steel products committee (A05) has presented Thomas Langill, technical director at the American Galvanizers Association since 1994, with its 2022 Kenneth J. Boedecker, Jr. Award. Langill was recognized for his exemplary contributions to the success of committee A05 and industry-leading expertise on buried bridges. A long-time member of ASTM…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11476 ###
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ASTM International’s committee on metallic-coated iron and steel products (A05) has presented Joel Hahm, senior engineer at Contech Engineered Solutions, LLC, with its Kenneth J. Boedecker, Jr. Award. Hahm was recognized for his exemplary contributions to the success of committee A05 and industry-leading expertise on buried bridges. A long-time member of ASTM International, Hahm has been…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11460 ###
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Dawn Root for her contributions to ASTM’s plastics committee (D20). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities. Root was recognized for her foundational mentorship,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11450 ###