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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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Theodore “Ted” J. Wierzbanowski, retired, of Punta Gorda, Florida, USA, was honored with the Laurence R. “Nuke” Newcome Award from ASTM International’s committee on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) ( F38 ). Wierzbanowski, who joined ASTM International in 2010, was recognized for his distinguished contributions to the advancement of UAS in civil aviation. He has previously been honored with the…, 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 innovate services to improve lives… Helping our world work better. , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10470
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R. Christopher Mathis, president of Mathis Consulting Company in Asheville, North Carolina, USA, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. Mathis Consulting Company provides a variety of professional services related to building energy efficiency and sustainability, from the performance of buildings to the codes and policies governing them. A member of ASTM…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10461
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A new ASTM International standard will help measure how well wall-mounted kitchen range hoods capture indoor air pollutants. This could help organizations that rate the products and, in turn, consumers who buy them. “Cooking has been identified as a major source of indoor air pollutants in homes,” says ASTM International member Iain Walker, a scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley National…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Stephen Mawn, tel +1.610.832.9726; smawn@astm.org Release #10434
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ASTM International’s committee on unmanned aircraft systems ( F38 ) held a successful meeting at Virginia Tech last week that included significant progress in standards development and live demonstrations. “Industry leaders and users in the drone community attended this meeting, and they made huge strides in launching new efforts, advancing existing efforts, and revising standards that were…, 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 #10428
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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 Performance of Buildings ( E06 ) has presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Jeffrey L. Erdly, of Masonry Preservation Services, Inc., in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, 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 honored…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10304
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After two successful pilots, ASTM International, a global standards organization, is expanding its Emerging Professionals program . The program will provide free airfare and lodging this year for up to 24 participants to attend a leadership development workshop held during an ASTM International conference – “committee week” – where technical experts in their industries create and revise…, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10276
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ASTM International has published the first papers in its new online journal: Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing Systems. Access to papers during the journal’s inaugural year is free (here). “From dozens of submissions, we are pleased to announce the first four published, authored by 20 leading minds in this fast-growing field,” said Dr. Sudarsan Rachuri, the journal’s editor-in-chief who is the…, ASTM International Contact:, Alyssa Conaway, tel. +1.610.832.9620, aconaway@astm.org Release #10272
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will help determine how well a kitchen range hood exhausts pollutants from a stovetop. These pollutants include moisture, odors, and chemicals and particles that are health hazards. The proposed standard (WK55797, Test Method for Measuring Capture Efficiency of Domestic Range Hoods) is being developed by ASTM International’s committee on performance of…, ASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings Next Meeting:, April 2-5, 2017, April Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Iain Walker, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, Calif., tel +1.510.486.4692; iswalker@lbl.gov, ASTM Staff Contact:, Stephen Mawn, tel +1.610.832.9726; smawn@astm.org Release #10252