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ASTM International’s committee on masonry units ( C15 ) has approved a new standard that provides guidelines for masonry units manufactured with materials not currently addressed by existing ASTM standards. Traditional ASTM masonry units are manufactured out of inorganic materials that can include fired clay, shale, concrete, sand-lime, or calcium silicates. Masonry units are used for a wide…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Krista Robbins, tel +1.610.832.9689; krobbins@astm.org Release #10600
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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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Today, ASTM International, one of the world’s leading developers of technical standards, released a white paper entitled, “Standards Development: Enabling Manufacturing Innovation and Accelerating Commercialization.” The free paper provides a high-level vision for optimal partnership and interaction between the global standardization and innovation communities. In particular, it emphasizes how…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org , Innovation Initiatives Contact:, Brian Meincke, tel +1.610.832.9613; bmeincke@astm.org Release #10499
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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
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Bill Griese, director of standards development and sustainability initiatives for the Tile Council of North America in Anderson, South Carolina, USA, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. The Tile Council of North America is an international trade association involved with standards development, product testing, and research. They also represent North…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10462
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ASTM International’s committee on driverless automatic guided industrial vehicles ( F45 ) has approved its first four standards. These standards provide consensus terminology as well as initial test methods and practices that will help manufacturers measure performance, including specific tasks for vehicles. Organizers say this technical foundation will support industry growth. “Automatic guided…, Standardization News, magazine, ., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Karen Murphy, tel +1.610.832.9525; kmurphy@astm.org Release #10455
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ASTM International, one of the world’s largest standards developers, will host an organizational meeting to potentially launch a new group that creates technical standards for human exoskeletons. This fast-growing area includes wearable robots and other mechanisms that enhance human strength and provide other capabilities. New exoskeleton standards could support cutting-edge industrial, military…, Exoskeleton Standards Organizational Meeting:, Sept. 14, 2017, ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA, 19428-2959 USA, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Participant Contact:, Christine DeJong, tel +1.610.832.9736; cdejong@astm.org R elease #10366
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Today, ASTM International debuted a new learning management system (LMS) designed to enhance user experience and functionality. Existing customers will begin seeing a seamless transition to the new platform. The migration will be completed by August 31. Since 2012, the number of learners has grown from 500 to over 4,000. Usage increased by over 174 per cent last year alone, prompting the need for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10362
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ASTM International’s committee on Manufactured Masonry Units ( C15 ) will present its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to A. Rhett Whitlock, President of WDP & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc. in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, U.S.A. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10345
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ASTM International’s Committee on Copper and Copper Alloys ( B05 ) will present its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to James H. Michel of The Copper Development Association, in New York, New York, U.S.A. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee is honoring…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10291