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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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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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Two of the world’s leading safety-standards developers are joining forces to help the growing number of public safety professionals who want to use drones – also known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) – to help protect and save lives. Today, the National Fire Protection Association and ASTM International signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support a joint working group (JWG) of about two…, Standard for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Used for Public Safety Operations, ). According to Morgan and Pauley, the group would serve as a key resource for various global efforts related to drone standardization., 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. www.astm.org , About NFPA, Founded in 1896, NFPA is a global, nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. The association delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering the…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org and Lorraine Carli, tel +1.617.984.7275; publicaffairs@nfpa.org , MOU / Joint Working Group Contacts:, Christine DeJong, tel +1.610.832.9736; cdejong@astm.org and Curt Floyd, cfloyd@nfpa.org Release #10527
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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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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, a global standards organization, has signed memorandums of understanding with the national standards bodies of Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Ukraine, and Armenia, bringing the total number of MOUs to 105. The program supports use of ASTM International standards while also encouraging global participation in the continued development of new and revised standards. ASTM International’s…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10351
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– A new test method will help ensure the quality of roller-compacted concrete (RCC) by measuring its density and air content. ASTM International’s committee on concrete and concrete aggregates ( C09 ) created the standard, which is needed to proportion and optimize mixtures in labs and in the field and to verify specification compliance. “There is currently no ASTM standard for determining air…, Committee on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates (C09) Next Meeting:, December 3-6, 2017, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Dennis Clute, United States Department of Agriculture-National Research Conservation Service, Ft. Worth, Texas, tel +1.817.509.3765; dennis.clute@ftw.usda.gov , Staff Contact:, W. Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org R elease #10350