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Today, global standards organization ASTM International announced plans to host their fall committee week in person, October 3-8, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, following a review of pandemic metrics, government guidelines, and member survey results. ASTM International is committed to the health and safety of members and staff. The organization will be closely monitoring the guidelines set by the…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11244 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person April standards development meetings (including independent meetings) have been canceled. These decisions were based on several factors, including, but not limited to: Continued review of information and recommendations from the U.S.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11164 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person standards development meetings (including independent meetings) through the end of the year have been canceled. Affected meetings include October, November, and December Committee Weeks in Orlando, Florida, and Austin, Texas, and all…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11061 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and growing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that previously scheduled April standards development meetings in Boston (March 29-April 3) and Prague (April 27-30) have been canceled. The decision was based on several factors, including, but not limited to: Continued review of information and recommendations from the U.S.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10993
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A new ASTM International standard will help specify manufacturing requirements for bimetallic tracer wire, which allows detection of underground utilities. The organization’s electrical conductors committee (B01) developed the new standard, soon to be published as B1010. According to ASTM International member Landyn Masoner, a process engineer with Copperweld Bimetallics LLC, tracer wire (also…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kristy Straiton, tel +1.610.832.9640; kstraiton@astm.org Release #10902
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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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A new ASTM International specification will help standardize production and use of bimetallic “busbar” (copper-clad aluminum flat-strip and flat-wire that distributes high-current power). A copper-clad aluminum electrical conductor is a cost-effective alternative to pure copper or aluminum conductors. “The need for this standard is global.” said Dustin Fox, the chairman of the committee on…, Committee on Electrical Conductors (B01) Next Meeting:, Oct. 11-12, New Orleans, La., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Liang Yuncheng, Yantai Fisend Bimetal Co., Yantai City, Shangdong Province, China, tel +86.186.605.51330; brianlrc@fisend.com, Staff Contact:, Kristy Straiton, tel +1.610.832.9640; kstraiton@astm.org R elease #10320
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A new standard will help test technology that is used in many electronic devices. According to ASTM members Lin Tingyu (National Center for Advanced Packaging) and Hi Jinjiang (Grikin Advanced Materials Co. Ltd.), the new standard will provide a baseline of quality, reliability, and process for manufacturers of “sputtering targets,” which are often used for thin-film deposition, etching, and…, ASTM Committee F01 on Electronics Next Meeting:, January 31, 2017, January Committee Week, Norfolk, Va., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Lin Tingyu, National Center for Advanced Packaging, Wuxi, Jiangsu province, China, tel +1.535.805.3318; tingyulin@ncp-cn.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kelly Paul, tel +1.610.832.9745; kpaul@astm.org Release #10163
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Attendees of the Annual Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC) are welcome to attend an informational session hosted by ASTM International Committee F10 on Livestock, Meat, and Poultry Evaluation Systems . The session, regarding ASTM and the history of Committee F10, will be held in San Angelo, Texas on June 21, 2016. For conference information and registration, please visit the American Meat Science…, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kelly Ann Paul, tel +1.610.832.9745; kpaul@astm.org Release #10070
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Overhead conductors used to transmit electricity typically consist of stranded aluminum wires that surround a stranded steel wire core. However, a more recently developed conductor consists of composite materials of carbon and glass fibers that replace the stranded steel-supporting member. This new type of conductor will be covered in a new ASTM International standard, ASTM B987 , Specification…, ASTM Committee B01 Next Meeting:, April 29, 2015, April Committee Week, Anaheim, Calif., Technical Contact:, Eric Bosze, Ph.D., CTC Global, Irvine, Calif., Phone: +1.949.381.7262; ebosze@ctcglobal.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kristy Straiton, Phone: +1.610.832.9640; kstraiton@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: +1.610.832.9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9694