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ASTM International’s plastic piping systems committee ( F17 ) is developing a proposed standard that will cover plastic bodied mechanical fittings for use with outside diameter control polyethylene (PE) water service tube and piping. Municipal water authorities will be the primary users of this proposed standard. According to ASTM International member Alan Brock, the proposed standard will fill…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #11136 ###
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Last week, hundreds of industry leaders and experts from around the world attended the International Conference on Additive Manufacturing (ICAM 2020). Held virtually Nov. 16–20, the conference was sponsored by the ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) and a dozen of ASTM technical committees. Nearly 600 attendees from more than 30 countries took part in ICAM 2020…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11133 ###
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Today, ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) announced a new Call for Projects (CFP) that will allow non-AM CoE partners to participate in a Research to Standardization initiative to further accelerate standards development for additive manufacturing (AM). To date, the AM CoE has supported 22 R&D projects under a Request for Ideas (RFI) process which…, AM CoE Contact:, Tessa Sulkes, tel+1.610.832.9677; tsulkes@astm.org Release #11108 ###
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ASTM International’s additive manufacturing technologies committee ( F42 ) is developing a proposed standard that will help with data registration in additive manufacturing processes. “Industrial additive manufacturers need data registration to extract and characterize process signatures that are used to control variations in powder spreading, melt-pool geometry, thermal stability, layer…, 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 #11090 ###
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The ASTM International Conference on Additive Manufacturing ( ASTM ICAM 2020 ), scheduled to be held in person in Orlando, FL on November 16-20, 2020 will now be held virtually. The ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence, who is sponsoring the event, made the decision after consultation with the organizing scientific committee and careful consideration of speakers’…, AM CoE Contact:, Tessa Sulkes, tel+1.610.832.9677; amcoe@astm.org Release #11066 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person standards development meetings (including independent meetings) through the end of the year have been canceled. Affected meetings include October, November, and December Committee Weeks in Orlando, Florida, and Austin, Texas, and all…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11061 ###
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Today, global standards organizations ASTM International and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) signed a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) to promote collaboration in initiatives that advance public health and safety. The MOC relates directly to water sanitation and hygiene in Indonesia, the Philippines, and other selected member nations of the Association of…, 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., About IAPMO, The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is a nearly 100-year-old trade association that focuses its comprehensive services on the technical aspects of the plumbing and mechanical industries. Its membership includes trained labor and contractors, engineers, product manufacturers, suppliers, plumbing and mechanical inspectors, and building officials. As a global…, IAPMO Media Contact:, Christopher Lindsay, +1.202.445.1198; christopher.lindsay@iapmo.org, ASTM Media Contact:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11052 ###
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A new ASTM International standard describes specifications for crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) pipe used to transport water, gas, and other applications. ASTM’s plastics piping systems committee ( F17 ) developed the standard, which will soon be published as F3373. PEX pipe is often selected to be used in aggressive environments, such as very low or very high temperatures, or for installations…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #11044 ###
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A new ASTM International standard will help determine procedures for making butt fusion joints with Polyamide 12 (PA12) pipe and fitting by means of heat fusion joining. ASTM’s plastic piping systems committee ( F17 ) developed the standard, which will soon be published as F3372. According to ASTM International member Jim Mason, of Mason Materials Development LLC, “Having an industry consensus…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #11041 ###
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Today, ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE), in collaboration with America Makes, debuted a strategic guide that identifies gaps, challenges, solutions, and action plans for additive manufacturing (AM) data. The strategic guide comes as a result of a December 2019 workshop on additive manufacturing data management and schema that was jointly organized by ASTM…, About America Makes, As the national accelerator for additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing (3DP), America Makes is the nation’s leading and collaborative partner in AM and 3DP technology research, discovery, creation, and innovation. Structured as a public-private partnership with member organizations from industry, academia, government, non-government agencies, and workforce and economic development resources…, America Makes Contact:, Andrew Resnick, tel +1.330.576.9292; Andrew.resnick@ncdmm.org , 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 innovate services to improve lives… Helping our world work better. , AM CoE Contact:, Tessa Sulkes, tel+1.610.832.9677; tsulkes@astm.org Release #11035 ###