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ASTM International announced today that the, Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing Systems, (SSMS) journal has been included in Elsevier’s Ei Compendex, a highly-regarded designation which reflects quality research. Ei Compendex, Elsevier’s comprehensive engineering literature database, includes more than 20 million records from 77 countries across 190 engineering disciplines. Launched in 2017, the journal publishes research papers, industry case studies and application papers, survey…, Smart Manufacturing in Energy Intense Process Industries., Upcoming special issues include, Cyber-Physical Systems and Smart Manufacturing, and, Technology Infrastructure for enabling Smart Manufacturing., A call for another special issue,, Cyber Security for the Smart Manufacturing Ecosystem, , is forthcoming. The SSMS journal is also available in Google Scholar and the Web of Science’s Emerging Source Citation Index. For more information, visit www.astm.org/SSMS and watch this video . , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10845
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ASTM International’s committee on engine coolants and related fluids ( D15 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Edward R. Eaton, Sr., managing consultant, Laboratory Holdings LLC, in Litchfield Park, Arizona, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10800
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Global standards organization ASTM International has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Standardization, Metrology and Certification Agency of Uzbekistan (UZSTANDART Agency), bringing the total number of MOUs to 112. The MOU program supports the use of ASTM International standards while also encouraging global participation in the ongoing development of new and revised standards…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10779
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Drug manufacturers will be able to use a new ASTM International nanotechnology standard to help ensure quality control when developing drugs, including some that have the potential to be less toxic and more targeted. ASTM International’s nanotechnology committee ( E56 ) created the new standard ( E3143 ). “Nanotechnology offers great promise for new drugs to treat a wide variety of illnesses,”…, 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 #10773
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Sarkis Aroyan, director of cooling systems division with the Dober Group in Woodridge, Illinois, USA, was honored with the Daniel H. Green Award by ASTM International’s committee on engine coolants ( D15 ). Aroyan, an ASTM International member since 2006, was recognized for his many years of outstanding service and active participation in the committee. Aroyan has served in his current…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10692
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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 waste management ( D34 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Harry C. Boyer, formerly of Hawk Mountain Laboratories, In Hazle Township, Pennsylvania, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Boyer for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10542
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Today, ASTM International, one of the world’s leading developers of technical standards, released a white paper entitled, “Standards Development: Enabling Manufacturing Innovation and Accelerating Commercialization.” The free paper provides a high-level vision for optimal partnership and interaction between the global standardization and innovation communities. In particular, it emphasizes how…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org , Innovation Initiatives Contact:, Brian Meincke, tel +1.610.832.9613; bmeincke@astm.org Release #10499
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A new ASTM International practice could help people who study and manage waste from mined ores as well as waste rock and metallurgical process waste. The standardized practice uses a process called shake extraction in which water leaches from a dry waste sample overnight. The resulting solution can then be separated and analyzed for characteristics such as pH level, alkalinity, acidity, anions,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #10474
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ASTM International has approved the last of six standards aimed at helping teach undergraduate students basic concepts related to working in nanotechnology research, development, and manufacturing. The newest standard ( E3089 ) is a guide that provides a basic approach to understanding the unique properties and applications of nanoscale materials (as compared to those of macroscale materials).…, Standardization News, article . Additional information on nanotechnology education and workforce development can be found at the ASTM International website . To purchase standards, contact ASTM International’s customer relations (tel +1.877.909.ASTM; sales@astm.org) ., 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 #10435