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ASTM International’s committee on exoskeletons and exosuits (F48) has published its first two standards, providing consensus terminology ( F3323 ) as well as labeling and other informational requirements ( F3358 ). “Exoskeletons embody the technological promise of empowering humans to be all they can be,” says committee member William Billotte, a physical scientist at the U.S. National Institute…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Pat Picariello, tel +1.610.832.9720; ppicariello@astm.org Release #10789
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ASTM International leaders participated in the European Aviation Safety Agency’s High Level Conference on Drones in Amsterdam this week, at which ASTM’s global drone standards were discussed in conversations with government and industry leaders. “It is clear that governments and the drone industry throughout Europe know about ASTM International’s leadership in global drone standards, with 17…, Standardization News, magazine features content on drone operations and maintenance, and autonomy . , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Mary Mikolajewski, tel +1.610.832.9678; mmikolajewski@astm.org Release #10686
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The ASTM International committee on unmanned aircraft systems ( F38 ) will meet Nov. 13-15 at Virginia Tech University to develop safety and performance standards for drones. “As the capacity and the demand for drone operations has grown, the need for industry standards has become increasingly critical,” said Mark Blanks, the director of the Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership. The…, Standardization News, magazine includes articles on drone operations and maintenance , and autonomy . , 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. , About the Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership, The Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP) advances the drone industry by connecting critical challenges with operational capability and solutions inspired by world-class research, working closely with regulating authorities and industry partners on groundbreaking operations that inform evidence-based policies and standards. MAAP leads an FAA-designated test site for unmanned…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Mary Mikolajewski, tel +1.610.832.9678; mmikolajewski@astm.org Release #10671
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Recently-approved revisions to three footwear standards align them with each other, helping test laboratories and users have greater confidence that product conformance reports will include the most current corresponding data for both testing and performance. One of the revised standards covers test methods for foot protection ( F2412 ). The remaining two are specifications for performance…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #10670
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ASTM International announced today a new partnership with Praxis Aerospace Concepts International aimed at meeting the need to evaluate the growing number of training programs for drone operators, maintenance technicians, instructors, and others in the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry. The new joint offering, the UAS Approved Training Provider Program (UATPP), will evaluate curricula of…, Standardization News, magazine., 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. , About Praxis Aerospace Concepts International, Inc, Founded in 2011, PACI is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business based in Southern Nevada. PACI develops and operates laboratory and field facilities for multi-modal (ground-air-sea-industrial) response robotics, unmanned systems (UxS). PACI uses a mix of proprietary technology, unique team domain expertise, and unique partnerships to provide clients with research, development, test,…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Program Contact:, Jon Daniels, tel +1.702.586.1160; jon.daniels@praxisaerospace.com Release #10665
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Roger Bostelman, engineering project manager with the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA, was recently awarded the 2018 ASTM International James A. Thomas President’s Leadership Award. The President’s Leadership Award recognizes individuals early in their ASTM International career who have significantly advanced ASTM’s mission through…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10648
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A new ASTM International standard aims to help meet the need for parachute recovery systems to increase safety when operating small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), commonly known as drones. The new standard provides a path of requirements for testing and validation documentation for a parachute recovery system (PRS). According to members of the ASTM International UAS committee (F38), this…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Mary Mikolajewski, tel +1.610.832.9678; mmikolajewski@astm.org Release #10644
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ASTM International President Katharine Morgan announced that four graduate students each won $10,000 scholarships for their graduate studies in fields where technical standards play a crucial role. This year’s winners were chosen from a competitive pool of 25 applications. “These students will use standards to expand scientific knowledge in a wide range of fields: additive manufacturing,…, , studying materials engineering. He is engaging with topics related to two committees: aerospace and aircraft ( F07 ) and fasteners ( F16 ). Anthony Marletta of Indiana University of Pennsylvania is an aspiring occupational health and safety expert. He plans to help develop standards through the pedestrian/walkway safety and footwear committee ( F13 ). Materials science student Andrew Tonigan of…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10607
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ASTM International’s committee on pedestrian/walkway safety and footwear (F13) recently held a four-day workshop to test instruments that measure the risks of people slipping while walking on various surfaces. According to organizers, this could help researchers, manufacturers, and others looking to improve walkway safety. The instruments – called walkway tribometers – assess slip resistance of…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #10595
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ASTM International’s committee on nonferrous metals and alloys ( B02 ) is proposing two new standards. One is for a zinc-aluminum-copper alloy with improved strength while the other seeks to determine the requirements for die castings with thin walls which can help reduce industry costs. The first proposed standard ( WK 63461 ) is for an alloy that seeks to improve the elevated temperature…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #10564