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ASTM International’s committee on occupational health and safety ( E34 ) is developing a standard that aims to support safety by preventing foams that can damage machines and tools used in metalworking. The proposed standard ( WK64558 ) will describe protocols to evaluate the foaming tendency of water-miscible metalworking fluid (MWF). Tests outlined in the standard could be used to help…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Travis Murdock, tel +1.610.832.9826; tmurdock@astm.org Release #10653
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The U.S. National Institute of Justice (NIJ) recently issued a, Federal Register, notice that provides guidance to manufacturers of restraints and handcuffs on how to certify their products to meet a new technical standard (NIJ 1001.00) by Dec. 31, 2018. According to stakeholders, the new standard is more robust and allows for the introduction of new technologies and innovations. NIJ is no longer managing the certification of these products, and criminal justice purchasing…, Media Contact:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , SEI Contact:, Patricia Gleason, tel +1.703.442.5732; pgleason@seinet.org Release #10625
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ASTM International’s committee on medical and surgical materials and devices (F04 ) is developing a standardized guide for pre-clinical testing considerations for materials used to regenerate muscle. This guide (WK64460 ) will provide scientifically-based information concerning repairing and regenerating muscle when defects are caused by trauma, such as blast injuries. “These types of injuries…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kathleen Chalfin, tel +1.610.832.9717; kchalfin@astm.org Release #10615
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Hany Demian, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s standards executive, will receive the 2018 Robert J. Painter Award which honors a standards leader who has given outstanding service in any field. The award will be jointly given by ASTM International and the Society for Standards Professionals (SES) at the SES annual conference in August in Nashville, Tennessee (USA). ASTM International and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10609
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ASTM International’s committee on homeland security applications ( E54) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Casandra Robinson of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. …, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10583
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ASTM International’s committee on medical and surgical materials and devices (F04) approved a new guide that seeks to improve the cleaning of medical devices. The standard provides methods for simulated soiling of reusable medical devices for the purpose of improving cleaning instructions. The guide (F3293) offers methods for how to identify clinically relevant areas of the device to soil, time…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kathleen Chalfin, tel +1.610.832.610-8329717; kchalfin@astm.org Release #10572
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ASTM International’s committee on medical and surgical materials and devices ( F04 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Dr. William M. Mihalko, University of Tennessee and the Campbell Clinic, Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. …, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10562
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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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Terry O. Woods, Ph.D., leader of the Solid Mechanics Laboratory at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) in Silver Spring Maryland, USA, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. CDRH focuses on ensuring that patients and providers have access to safe and effective medical devices and radiation-emitting products…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10459
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After receiving inquiries from industry and academia, ASTM International announced today that it is extending deadlines by one week for letters-of-intent and full proposals for a new center of excellence in additive manufacturing. Many interested parties throughout the world have asked for more time to respond to the RFP. “We are receiving a strong and enthusiastic response to our request for…