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ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence Announces First Round of R&D ProjectsYesterday, global standards developer ASTM International announced its first round of funding to support research that will help catalyze the development of needed standards in additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing. This investment of $300,000 and in-kind contributions will help partners in the ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence address pressing technical…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org Release #10643
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The ASTM International committees on additive manufacturing technologies ( F42 ), fatigue and fracture ( E08 ), and nondestructive testing ( E07 ) are sponsoring the ASTM Symposium on Structural Integrity of Additive Manufactured Parts, November 6-8, 2018, at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Washington, D.C., USA. The symposium will be held in conjunction with the November…, Symposium Contact:, Tessa Sulkes, tel +1.610.832.9677; symposia@astm.org Release #10631
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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 roofing and waterproofing ( D08) honored the William C. Cullen Award to Philip Dregger of Technical Roof Services and Pacific Building Consultants, Inc. in Concord, California, USA. Dregger was recognized for his distinguished contributions and personal commitment to the roofing and waterproofing community through his dedication and leadership in the industry,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Joseph Hugo, tel +1.610.832.9740; jhugo@astm.org Release #10610
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ASTM International President Katharine Morgan announced that four graduate students each won $10,000 scholarships for their graduate studies in fields where technical standards play a crucial role. This year’s winners were chosen from a competitive pool of 25 applications. “These students will use standards to expand scientific knowledge in a wide range of fields: additive manufacturing,…, , studying materials engineering. He is engaging with topics related to two committees: aerospace and aircraft ( F07 ) and fasteners ( F16 ). Anthony Marletta of Indiana University of Pennsylvania is an aspiring occupational health and safety expert. He plans to help develop standards through the pedestrian/walkway safety and footwear committee ( F13 ). Materials science student Andrew Tonigan of…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10607
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Today at Auburn University, two groups launched centers of excellence in additive manufacturing aimed at accelerating R&D, standardization, and innovation in that field, also known as 3D printing. Global standards developer ASTM International launched its Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence ( www.amcoe.org ) with Auburn University, NASA, manufacturing technology innovator EWI, and the…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org or Chris Anthony, tel +1.334.844.3447; chris.anthony@auburn.edu Release #10606
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ASTM International’s committee on roofing and waterproofing ( D08) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Randall Ober of Carlisle Construction Materials in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contribution to developing standards. Ober was honored for outstanding…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10587
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A new ASTM International standard will support the production of aluminum alloy parts via additive manufacturing. The new standard covers a certain type of additively manufactured parts (AlSi10Mg) produced using laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) process. This standard will help define a consistent set of requirements which both the user and producer agree to in support of additive manufactured…, 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 #10555
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Today, ASTM International announced that the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), based in Ansty Park, Coventry (United Kingdom), is joining ASTM International’s recently-announced Center of Excellence in Additive Manufacturing. MTC will be the first non-U.S. founding partner and is supported by leading research organizations across Europe. The UK government established the MTC in 2010 as part…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , Center of Excellence Contact:, Mohsen Seifi, mseifi@astm.org,
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A new ASTM International test method will support the growing use of roofing membranes that contain ketone ethylene ester (KEE) polymer blends that are more flexible and chemical resistant and thus less susceptible to some types of damage. In the early 2000s, members of ASTM International’s committee on roofing and waterproofing ( D08 ) developed a specification ( D6754 ) that required the…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Joseph Hugo, tel +1.610.832.9740; jhugo@astm.org Release #10528