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A proposed ASTM International test method will help manufacturers and others determine the presence of silver in consumer textiles. The organization’s nanotechnology committee ( E56 ) is developing the proposed standard ( WK52417 ). According to ASTM International member Aleks Stefaniak, the test method represents a structured approach to determine whether a textile contains any silver,…, 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 #10761
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On Monday, Katharine Morgan, president of ASTM International – a global standards developer – will speak at Pittcon 2019 on the role of ASTM standards in supporting a healthy and sustainable environment. Pittcon is the world’s leading annual conference and expo on laboratory science. The five-day event attracts attendees from over 90 countries around the world, including industry, academia,…, Standardization News, , available here . , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10757
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After a planning meeting Monday in Abu Dhabi with key leaders in industry, academia, and government, one of the world’s largest standards development organizations announced that it would launch its first-ever international chapter later this year. The chapter will be based in the United Arab Emirates. “ASTM International standards are already being used in the Gulf, and the planned chapter is a…, Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org Release #10753
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ASTM International announced today that it will sponsor Kaitlyn Bishay, a rising senior at the University of Alabama, for the prestigious Washington Internships for Students of Engineering (WISE) program. This announcement coincides with “Girl Day” of Engineers Week, which encourages girls and young women to consider careers in engineering. WISE is a competitive summer program in Washington, D…, , Media Inquiries: , Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Program Contact: , Travis Murdock, tel +1.610.832.9826; tmurdock@astm.org Release #10743
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Klas M. Boivie, Ph.D., senior research scientist at the Department for Production Technology of SINTEF Manufacturing in Trondheim, Norway, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. SINTEF is Norway’s leading research organization, and one of the largest independent research organizations in Europe, offering contract research and development for the private and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10723
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The ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence will host its first workshop on Monday, March 25 at the Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National in Alabama, USA. The workshop immediately precedes the biannual meeting of ASTM International’s committee on additive manufacturing technologies (F42). “There is a critical demand from industry and others involved in…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org Release #10716
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Mark Niemuth, Ph.D., associate III for Wiss, Janney, Elstner in Northbrook, Illinois, USA was honored with the Bryant Mather Award by ASTM International’s committee on cement ( C01 ). An ASTM International member since 2006, Niemuth was recognized for his role in promoting substantial revisions to an ASTM guide for approximating the ideal amount of sulfur trioxide in hydraulic cement. Niemuth…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10715
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ASTM International and Innovate UK Partner to Develop International Additive Manufacturing StandardsGlobal standards organization ASTM International and three United Kingdom-based entities are partnering to fast-track the creation of technical standards needed by the additive manufacturing industry. ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence – in which the UK-based Manufacturing Technology Centre (the MTC) is a founding partner – identified three potential areas for…, 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 Innovate UK, Innovate UK drives productivity and economic growth by supporting businesses to develop and realize the potential of new ideas. We connect businesses to the partners, customers and investors that can help them turn ideas into commercially successful products and services and business growth. We fund business and research collaborations to accelerate innovation and drive business investment…, About BSI, BSI is the business improvement company that enables organizations to turn standards of best practice into habits of excellence. For over a century BSI has championed what good looks like and driven best practice in organizations around the world. Working with over86,000 clients across 193 countries, it is a truly international business with skills and experience across a number of sectors…, About the Manufacturing Technology Centre, Established to prove innovative manufacturing processes and technologies in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC houses some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world, creating a high quality environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale. This provides a unique opportunity for…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org , Media Inquiries:, James Easey, tel +44 (0) 7947 467162; james.easey@innovateuk.ukri.org Release #10713
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On Tuesday, ASTM International became the first standards development organization to win an award from America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute for the U.S. The “Advancing Additive Manufacturing Post-Processing Techniques” (AAPT) award of $800,000, funded through the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), will be supplemented by $400,000 in in-kind support from…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org Release #10703
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ASTM International’s committee on additive manufacturing technologies ( F42 ) has launched a new subcommittee focused on creating standards that support the growing number of applications of the technology across various industry sectors. “The evolution of additive manufacturing technologies combined with sector-specific requirements demand us to create a broader portfolio of more detailed and…, 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 #10701