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Today, ASTM International President James Thomas announced that three students won $10,000 scholarships for their doctoral studies in fields where technical standards play a crucial role. The winners were selected from dozens of graduate student applicants in the most competitive round of annual funding ever for this program. “We are thrilled to support these Ph.D. students who are using ASTM…, Media inquiries and photo requests:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org Release #10151
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Technical experts on ASTM International’s Committee on Homeland Security Applications ( E54 ) are doubling an existing suite of 15 standard test methods for “response robots” that help enhance public safety and protect lives of emergency responders. These test methods address ground robots ranging in size from small throwable devices to mobile manipulators that weigh up to 500 kg (1100 lb). The…, ASTM Committee E54 on Homeland Security Applications Next Meeting:, Jan. 30 – Feb. 1, 2017, January Committee Week, Norfolk, Va., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Adam Jacoff, tel +1.301.975.4235; adam.jacoff@nist.gov, ASTM Staff Contact:, Mary Mikolajewski, tel +1.610.832.9678; mmikolaj@astm.org Release #10133
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As a result of the Safety Equipment Institute becoming a subsidiary of ASTM International on April 19, SEI is expanding its offerings beyond its existing product certifications to include personnel certifications and environmental declaration programs. The SEI Board Standing Committee on Certification Programs met for the first time yesterday. It approved operating manuals and procedures for SEI’…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel. +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, SEI Staff Contact:, Pat Gleason, tel. +1.703.442.5732; pgleason@seinet.org Release #10101
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Hannah Maret, Clare Boothe Luce undergraduate research scholar at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa., has received the Noah A. Kahn Award from ASTM International Committee E07 on Nondestructive Testing. The committee noted Maret’s outstanding record in metallurgic engineering and material testing that has influenced her contribution to E07. Maret previously served as a product design intern at…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org June 9, 2016
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Steven Zeltmann, research assistant at the Composite Materials and Mechanics Laboratory in Brooklyn, N.Y., has received the Noah A. Kahn Award from ASTM International Committee E07 on Nondestructive Testing . The committee honored Zeltmann for his outstanding record in the field of metallurgical engineering and his contribution to E07. He specializes in light weight, structural materials. In…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10094
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Philip J. Mattson, Director, Office of Standards, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate, Washington, D.C., has been named chairman of ASTM International Committee E54 on Homeland Security Applications . Formed in 2003, E54 has over 350 members representing 12 countries, and includes 10 technical subcommittees that oversee 52 standards related to borders, ports…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10064
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Experts in sports equipment reinstated and revised a key ASTM International standard for athletic mouth protectors ( F697 ). The standard covers the care and use of mouth guards used to protect mouths and teeth in sports ranging from hockey to football. Christopher Dennison, member of Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces and Facilities, notes that the revised standard provides…, ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces and Facilities Next Meeting:, May 3-5, 2016, May Committee Week, San Antonio, Texas, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Christopher Dennison, Ph.D., University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, tel +1.780.492.2425; cdenniso@ualberta.ca, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joe Koury, tel +1.610.832.9804; jkoury@astm.org Release #10058
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Isabel Wright, technical manager at Armacell LLC in Chapel Hill, N.C., has been named chairman of ASTM International Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities . Formed in 1969, F08 has over 900 members and includes 36 subcommittees that oversee over 180 standards related to sports equipment playing surfaces and facilities. The standards aim to enhance safety and reduce…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10039
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A proposed ASTM standard will cover a nondestructive testing method that detects structural defects in both new and in-service parts for planes, cars, power generation systems, and more. According to ASTM member Eric Biedermann, “process compensated resonance testing” (PCRT) is used for inspection of critical components. The testing identifies components that have a significant defect or…, ASTM Committee E07 on Nondestructive Testing Next Meeting:, June 26-30, 2016, June Committee Week, Chicago, Ill., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Eric Biedermann, Vibrant Corp., Albuquerque, NM, tel +1.505.338.2576; ebiedermann@vibrantndt.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Kathleen Chalfin, tel +1.610.832.9717; kchalfin@astm.org Release #10027
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A new ASTM International standard aims to help protect ice hockey players from potential throat injuries. The new standard ( F3165 , Specification for Throat Protective Equipment for Hockey Goaltenders) covers performance requirements and test methods for throat protectors used by ice hockey goalkeepers. The new standard discusses construction of the protectors, positioning of the protectors with…, ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities Next Meeting:, May 3-5, 2016, May Committee Week, San Antonio, Texas, Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Mark Granger, Schroon Lake, NY, tel +1.518.532.7459; mgranger@mgrangerlaw.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joe Koury, tel +1.610.832.9804; jkoury@astm.org Release #10024