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ASTM International’s committee on ships and marine technology ( F25) has given the John Haas Memorial Award to Sean Andersen of Dixon Valve US. Andersen was rewarded for his technical expertise and leadership for the development of a portfolio of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) standards that promote safety, productivity, and efficiency on behalf of the maritime industry. Andersen, an ASTM member…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, David Lee, tel +1.610.832.9681; dlee@astm.org Release #10614
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ASTM International’s committee on ships and marine technology ( F25 ) presented the John Nachtsheim Award to Kevin Kuhn of the U.S Coast Guard. Kuhn was honored for his technical support and expertise in the development of a number of commercial consensus standards in support of the maritime industry. An ASTM member since 2017, Kuhn, a staff engineer for the U.S Coast Guard, has held his…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10601
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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
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ASTM International’s committee on nonferrous metals and alloys ( B02 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Keith M. Hottle of Sandvik Materials Technology, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. Hottle was recognized for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Release #10560
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ASTM International’s committee on nonferrous metals and alloys (B02) is inviting experts in the specialty alloys and thermostat metals industry to join in the revision of two important ASTM International thermostat standards. The standards were developed by ASTM International’s committee on nonferrous metals and alloys ( B02 ). The specification for thermostat metal sheet and strip ( B388 )…, 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 #10503
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ASTM International’s new committee on exoskeletons and exosuits ( F48 ) held their first meeting Feb. 13-14 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, near the organization’s global headquarters. The need for technical standards has grown alongside the rising use of exoskeletons in manufacturing, military, health, and other applications. One of the group’s first new standards will support terminology…, 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 #10490
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Alan P. Kaufman, senior vice president of technical affairs for the Toy Association in New York, New York, USA, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. The Toy Association represents toy and youth entertainment products and importers. Kaufman leads the organization’s work related to the environment, supply chain, and factory processes, and is a key contributor…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10460
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Yesterday, the board of directors of ASTM International, one of the world’s leading standards developers, approved the formation of an exoskeletons and exosuits committee (designated F48). Leaders from dozens of companies, associations, government agencies, and other organizations helped organize the new group on Sept. 14. These stakeholders saw a need for standardization that supports innovation…, 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 #10414
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ASTM International to Host November Workshop on Substance Restriction Challenges and StandardizationASTM International’s committee on declarable substances in materials ( F40 ) is sponsoring a workshop on Substance Restriction Challenges and Standardization, Nov. 8, 2017, at the DIN Headquarters in Berlin, Germany. This workshop will discuss international and broad perspectives of RoHS and REACH. It will also review practical testing for California’s Prop 65 and give an industry perspective…, Workshop Contact:, Tessa Sulkes, tel +1.610.832.9677; symposia@astm.org
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ASTM International’s committee on nonferrous metals and alloys ( B02 ) will host a free workshop, “Zinc and Zinc Alloys: Global Harmonization and New Alloys,” on Monday, Nov. 13 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The workshop will be held in conjunction with committee meetings that week in Atlanta, Georgia. ASTM International member John Malmgreen will be the sole presenter at the workshop. He will discuss…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org R elease #10368