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ASTM International’s environmental assessment, risk management and corrective action committee (E50), presented the Gwen Eklund Award of Excellence to Paul Sonnenfeld. An ASTM International member since 1994, Sonnenfeld was recognized for distinguished service in providing quality content across E50 standards and training and addressing diverse new environmental issues. The E50 Standards include…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11436 ###,
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Audrey Boutin has received the 2022 Gary M. Kralik Distinguished Service Award for her significant contributions to ASTM International’s committee on nonferrous metals and alloys (B02). Committee B02 offers this prestigious award in recognition for distinguished service and leadership in its activities. Boutin was recognized for her 10 years of outstanding work as chair of subcommittee B02.05 on…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11435 ###
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Ata Ciechanowski for his contributions to ASTM International’s plastic piping systems committee (F17). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in its committee activities. An ASTM International member…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11434 ###
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ASTM International’s plastic piping systems committee ( F17 ) has approved a new standard that will aid in the manufacture of piping systems to transport fluids and gases. “Entities and companies needing a corrosion-resistant piping system for the transport of aggressive fluids at elevated temperatures will be interested in this new standard,” says ASTM member Tom Walsh, Walsh Consulting Services…
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ASTM International’s exoskeletons and exosuits committee ( F48 ) is developing a proposed standard that will provide a test method for vertical movement of exoskeletons in confined spaces. “The proposed standard will provide a test method for workers who must traverse manholes and other similar confined spaces while wearing an exoskeleton,” says ASTM International member Roger Bostelman. The…
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ASTM International’s environmental assessment, risk management, and corrective action committee ( E50 ) has approved revisions to two of its standard guides on disclosure of environmental liabilities and disclosures attributed to climate change. ASTM International member John Rosengard says that the guide for disclosure of environmental liabilities ( E2173 ) was revised to reflect the following…
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The Symposium on Medical Devices of the Future – What’s Needed for Fatigue, Fracture Resistance, and Durability of Exoskeletons and Exosuits? will be held Nov. 1–2, 2022, at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, New Orleans (Louisiana, USA). The symposium is sponsored by ASTM International’s committees on fatigue and fracture (E08), medical and surgical materials and devices (F04), and exoskeletons and…
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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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New Test Method for Evaluating Resistance of Polypropylene Pressure Piping to Disinfectants ApprovedASTM International’s plastic piping systems committee ( F17 ) has approved a new standard test method that will help ensure polypropylene pressure piping materials are suitably resistant to the presence of disinfectants in potable water systems. “In North America, we use much higher levels of disinfectants such as chlorine in our potable water systems than in most other countries,” says ASTM…
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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 ###