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A proposed ASTM International standard aims to support the evaluation of wipes used to collect potential chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE) materials as well as drugs, such as trace narcotics. ASTM International’s homeland security applications committee ( E54 ) is developing the proposed standard (WK61465). ASTM International member Nancy Lin says the proposed…, 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 #10906
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ASTM International has published a new standard that aims to improve the reliability and sustainability of iron water pipes that provide clean drinking water. The organization’s corrosion of metals committee ( G01 ) developed the new standard ( G218 ). According to ASTM International member Mike Horton, there are many standards (related to coatings and cathodic protection) that help protect…, 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 #10903
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On Oct. 7-10, over 300 experts and leaders from more than 20 countries attended ASTM International’s 4 th Symposium on Structural Integrity of Additive Manufactured Materials and Parts in the Washington, D.C., area. The event was supported by the ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence and other organizations. Representatives from industry, academia, and government…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10897
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Two new standards developed by ASTM International’s homeland security applications committee ( E54 ) will help evaluate and certify the performance of less lethal aerosol devices used by law enforcement, corrections, and other public safety officers. First, a new specification ( E3187/E3187M ) defines performance requirements and test methods to help evaluate chemical irritant sprays, such as…, 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 #10882
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Global standards developer ASTM International announced its second round of funding to support research that helps expedite standards in additive manufacturing (3D printing). This investment of $300,000 and in-kind contributions will support ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence’s goal of addressing pressing needs for technical standardization in this fast-growing…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org Release #10880
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Yesterday, global standards organization ASTM International announced its slate of six new board of directors nominees for 2020, five of whom are women. In addition, the organization’s president, Katharine Morgan, unveiled a new “Women in Standards” video highlighting the growing role of women in developing technical standards. The board nominees are experts representing perspectives of industry…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10876 ###
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The ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AMCOE) is hosting the Fourth ASTM Symposium on Structural Integrity of Additive Manufactured Materials and Parts, Oct. 7-10, 2019, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland (Washington DC area), USA. This symposium will provide a forum for the exchange of ideas regarding the structural…, AMCOE Contact:, Tessa Sulkes, tel+1.610.832.9677; amcoe@astm.org Release #10866
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The ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence is hosting its second workshop on Sept. 16 at the Technical Centre for Mechanical Industry (CETIM) in Senlis, France. The workshop offers participants a unique and comprehensive snapshot of the entire additive manufacturing (AM) value chain, according to Dr. Mohsen Seifi, ASTM International’s director of global additive…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10854
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ASTM International announced today that the, Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing Systems, (SSMS) journal has been included in Elsevier’s Ei Compendex, a highly-regarded designation which reflects quality research. Ei Compendex, Elsevier’s comprehensive engineering literature database, includes more than 20 million records from 77 countries across 190 engineering disciplines. Launched in 2017, the journal publishes research papers, industry case studies and application papers, survey…, Smart Manufacturing in Energy Intense Process Industries., Upcoming special issues include, Cyber-Physical Systems and Smart Manufacturing, and, Technology Infrastructure for enabling Smart Manufacturing., A call for another special issue,, Cyber Security for the Smart Manufacturing Ecosystem, , is forthcoming. The SSMS journal is also available in Google Scholar and the Web of Science’s Emerging Source Citation Index. For more information, visit www.astm.org/SSMS and watch this video . , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10845
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ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence unveiled its first annual report today ( available here ), announcing more than $7 million in total in-kind, government, and other support since its July 2018 launch. ASTM International, which has its global headquarters near Philadelphia, also announced that it would make four new hires to support its growing leadership in…, Contact:, Nate Osburn, nosburn@astm.org , +1.610.832.9603 Release #10843