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Representatives from ASTM International, a leader in creating standards in additive manufacturing, will speak at a major conference (known as RAPID+TCT) in Pittsburgh, Pa., May 8-11. Mohsen Seifi, Ph.D., ASTM International’s director of additive manufacturing programs, will speak at 10:30 a.m. on Tues., May 9 , about the new “Framework for Developing Additive Manufacturing Standards.” The…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, dbergels@astm.org , +1.610.832.9602, Technical Contact:, Mohsen Seifi, mseifi@astm.org , +1.610.832.9511 Release #10306
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15 newly-proposed standards from ASTM International’s committee on additive manufacturing ( F42 ) will help companies in that industry comply with a new checklist for accreditation by the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP). The checklist is available through the Performance Review Institute. Experts, auditors, and others interested in certification related…, Next Meeting:, Sept 18-21, Swedish Institute for Standardization, Stockholm, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Shane Collins, CalRAM, Inc., +1.805.427.0019; scollins@calraminc.com, ASTM International Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, tel +1.610.832.9720; ppicariello@astm.org R elease #10289
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ASTM International’s committee on amusement rides and devices, and its subcommittee on adventure attractions are developing a standard that will provide guidelines for building and operating obstacle racing courses. Anyone interested in helping develop this standard is welcome to join and get involved. The obstacle course racing community has grown significantly in recent years. Designers, owners…, ASTM Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices Next Meeting:, October 11-14, 2017, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel. +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org R elease #10282
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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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Irving S. Scher, Ph.D., P.E., a principal and biomechanical engineer at Guidance Engineering and Applied Research, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. Scher is based in Seattle, Washington. Guidance Engineering and Applied Research is an engineering and scientific consulting company that performs in-depth research and analysis for its clients. Scher holds…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10241
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Arman Shakkaliyev, Director of the Department for technical regulation and accreditation at the Eurasian Economic Commission, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. Shakkaliyev is based in Moscow, Russia. The Eurasian Economic Commission is the regulatory body of the Eurasian Economic Union, which works to advance economic integration in the region. The EEU…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10242
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ASTM International’s committee on amusement rides and devices ( F24 ) has developed the first standard specifically for conveyors used in water parks. The new standard is soon to be published as F3158, Practice for Water Slide Conveyors for Rafts, Tubes, and Guests. The focus of the new standard is on the safety of conveyors used for transportation used for water-related amusement rides. “This…, ASTM Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices Next Meeting:, Feb. 1-4, 2017, New Orleans, La., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Harlan Bryant, Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District, Federal Heights, Colo., tel +1.303.589.5389; hbryant@hylandhills.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #10214
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A new ASTM International standard will help designers and manufacturers develop and build safe attractions that simulate surfing. The new standard (soon to be published as F3133, Practice for the Classification, Design, Manufacture, Construction, and Operation of Standing Wave Systems) was developed by ASTM’s committee on amusement rides and devices ( F24 ). ASTM member Marshall Myrman is the…, ASTM Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices Next Meeting:, Feb. 1-4, 2017, New Orleans, La., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Marshall Myrman, WhiteWater West Industries, San Diego, Calif., tel +1.760.845.4561; marshall.myrman@whitewaterwest.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel. +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #10202
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ASTM International’s Committee on Amusement Rides and Devices ( F24 ) has presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Brian D. King of Recreation Engineering, Inc. in Prescott, Arizona, 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 King for his…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10200
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ASTM International will host a delegation of additive manufacturing professionals from Singapore, Nov. 7-12. The delegation will visit Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. As part of the additive manufacturing program, the delegation will visit: • ASTM’s D.C. office and Underwriters Laboratories, • the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, • DePuy Synthes, a Johnson &…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Teresa Cendrowska, tel +1.610.832.9718; tcendrowska@astm.org Release #10197