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A new standard from ASTM International’s plastics committee (D20) includes a classification system for a type of rubberlike material used in everything from clothing to car parts. According to Huub Omloo, a senior standardization manager at Netherlands-based DSM Engineering Plastics, these materials – known as thermoplastic copolyester molding and extrusion materials or TPC – are rubber-like…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #10618
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The ASTM International committee on metal powders and metal powder products ( B09 ) is sponsoring the free Workshop on Powder Metallurgy, October 23, 2018, at the Washington Hilton, Washington, DC, USA. The workshop will take place in conjunction with the October standards development meetings of the committee. The workshop, which will take place from 2:00-4:00 p.m. EST, is aimed at increasing…, Workshop Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #10577
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Today, ASTM International announced the addition of accreditation from the globally-recognized American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) for nine of its proficiency testing programs. The new accreditations cover programs including: Cetane, Crude oil, Engine coolants, In-service diesel oil, Insulated fluid quality, Polypropylene, Thermal analysis of plastics, and more. The recent…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Program Contact:, John Gallagher, tel +1.610.832.9646; jgallagher@astm.org Release #10569
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ASTM International’s committee on metal powders and metal powder products ( B09 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Joseph M. Tauber of Kennametal Inc., in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. Tauber was honored for technical…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10546
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Today, ASTM International announced its first proficiency testing program in additive manufacturing. Proficiency testing programs allow labs to compare their performance with others, ultimately helping all participants improve their performance. The additive-manufacturing powder-metallurgy proficiency testing program (AMPM) will help labs measure physical properties of powders used in 3D printing…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , Program Contact:, Mohsen Seifi, tel +1.202.904.2834; mseifi@astm.org Release #10475
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W. Brian James, Ph.D., retired, was honored with the Frank W. Reinhart Award from ASTM International committee on metal powders and metal powder products ( B09 ). James joined ASTM in 1986 and was honored for his contributions to the standardization of terminology for the metal powder industry. The award recognizes his leadership and commitment to developing consistent and coherent terms for the…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10438
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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…
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Today, ASTM International’s plastics committee ( D20 ) announced the imminent completion of a suite of technical documents that aims to limit potentially harmful materials found in a wide range of consumer products. These materials, known as phthalates, are man-made chemicals that make some plastics more flexible and harder to break. Studies with rats and mice have found that high levels of some…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Aly Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #10432
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A new ASTM International standard will give the plastic film industry a better test method for measuring the average thickness and thickness variability of plastic film. The standard ( D8136 ) was developed by ASTM International’s committee on plastics ( D20 ). “The new test method is more accurate, precise, and easier to use than existing test methods,” says ASTM International member Rob…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org
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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