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ASTM International’s committee on copper and copper alloys ( B05 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Horace Pops, president of Horace Pops Consulting, Inc., Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Pops for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10777
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A new ASTM International standard could help forensic science labs create programs to train their teams, ultimately helping with activities such as collecting and analyzing evidence. The standard – a practice designated E2917 – provides a basic framework for training, continuing education, and professional development of forensic science practitioners. The practice aims to serve as a foundation…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #10760
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ASTM International’s committee on vehicle-pavement systems ( E17 ) has approved a new standard that for the first time provides a global template for industry terminology related to aircraft landing distance calculation methods and assessments. “For the first time in history, terms such as ‘pilot braking action report’ will be formally defined,” says John Gadzinski, president of Four Winds…, 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 #10738
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A new ASTM International standard will help any organization that needs to create a forensic audio laboratory space. The standard ( E3150 ), developed by ASTM’s committee on forensic sciences ( E30 ), provides general guidance for laboratory setup and maintenance of equipment. The new standard provides recommendations for creating a forensic audio laboratory, as well as configuration,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #10662
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A proposed ASTM International standard aims to enhance safety when aircraft land in slippery runway conditions. The proposed standard ( WK64909 ) is being developed by the organization’s committee on vehicle-pavement systems ( E17 ). According to John Gadzinski, the president of Four Winds Aerospace Safety Corporation, the ability to objectively describe how a slippery runway will affect the…, 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 #10654
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Today, global standards leader ASTM International announced that Wichita State University’s (WSU) National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) will join its Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence as its first “strategic” partner. ASTM International and four founding partners recently launched the center to support R&D that advances additive manufacturing standards, which in turn will…, 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 Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), NIAR supports the aviation industry by providing research, development, testing, certification and training. Laboratories include Additive Manufacturing, Advanced Coatings, Aging Aircraft, Ballistic & Impact Dynamics, CAD/CAM, Composites & Advanced Materials, Crash Dynamics, Environmental Test, Flight Simulation, Full-Scale Structural Test, Mechanical Test, Nondestructive Test, Research…, Contacts:, ASTM International: Nate Osburn, director of corporate communications, nosburn@astm.org , +1.610.832.9603 NIAR: Tracee Friess, director of communication, tracee.friess@wichita.edu , +1.316.978.5597 Release #10626
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ASTM International’s committee on forensic sciences ( E30 ) has approved a new guide that will help with facial image comparison. Facial examiners often compare two or more images to determine if the subjects are the same individual. The new guide provides a list of features on the face, head, and neck that should be compared when visible in a facial comparison, noted ASTM International member…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #10623
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ASTM International’s committee on copper and copper alloys ( B05 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Charles “Chuck” Blanton of Mueller Industries, Inc., of Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. Blanton was recognized for outstanding…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10545
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A new ASTM International standard will help calibrate a device that measures the friction of tires on highways. The new standard ( E3145 ) was developed by ASTM International’s committee on vehicle-pavement systems ( E17 ). Several years ago, this committee created a standard that measures friction using a dynamic-friction or “DF” tester. This new standard helps calibrate DF testers to ensure…, 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 #10492
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Eugene A. Golebiowski, a consultant from Saint Charles, Missouri, USA, was honored with the Copper Club Award from ASTM International’s committee on copper and copper alloys ( B05 ). Golebiowski, who joined ASTM International in 1985, was recognized for his years of service to the committee, and for significant contributions in the technical content and continual maintenance of refined copper…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10469