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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that the October Committee Week meetings in Atlanta, GA, are now transitioning to all virtual. These decisions were based on several factors, including, but not limited to: Input from ASTM International members whose organizations are increasingly concerned with travel; Most…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11284 ###
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A new standard guide developed by ASTM International’s nanotechnology committee ( E56 ) seeks to familiarize laboratory scientists with background information and technical content necessary to image and identify engineered nanomaterials in cellular and noncellular samples. The standard ( E3275 ) is specific to the use of the darkfield microscopy/hyperspectral imaging analysis technique. In this…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kathleen Chalfin, tel +1.610.832.9717; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11273 ###
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A new ASTM International standard will support the characterization of engineered gold nanoparticles used in advanced technologies, including biomedical applications. ASTM’s nanotechnology committee ( E56 ) developed the new standard ( E3269 ). Gold nanoparticles are being used in electronics, catalysis, and advanced coatings, but the largest application has been for biomedical purposes. These…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Kathleen Chalfin, tel +1.610.832.9717; kchalfin@astm.org Release #11258 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard will provide a guide for cleaning and sanitizing exoskeletons used in the clinical environment. ASTM’s exoskeletons and exosuits committee (F48) is developing the proposed standard. Considerations covered in the proposed standard include, but are not limited to, biomatter, dirt, and perspiration collection. The guide will describe the process of critical…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Nora Nimmerichter, tel +1.610.832.9815; nnimmerichter@astm.org Release #11254 ###
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Today, global standards organization ASTM International announced plans to host their fall committee week in person, October 3-8, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, following a review of pandemic metrics, government guidelines, and member survey results. ASTM International is committed to the health and safety of members and staff. The organization will be closely monitoring the guidelines set by the…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11244 ###
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Anthony W. Thornton, director of technical information and senior technology and applications consultant for Micromeritics Instrument Corporation, was awarded the 2021 ASTM International William T. Cavanaugh Memorial Award. The Cavanaugh Memorial Award honors W.T. Cavanaugh, CEO of ASTM International from 1970 to 1985, who established ASTM International as the world leader in developing and…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11231 ###
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Representatives of ASTM International and The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) recently signed a letter of cooperation supporting exoskeleton standards development. The letter of cooperation is intended to encourage technical excellence in exoskeletons and their enabling technologies through the application of standards. Additional goals include efforts to enhance technical knowledge…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11219 ###
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Global standards organization ASTM International and International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote the use of personal protective equipment in select countries around the world. Under the MoU, ASTM International and IFC will work together to develop and disseminate knowledge on standards for personal protective…, About IFC, IFC —a member of the World Bank Group —is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2020, we invested $22 billion in private companies and financial institutions in developing countries,…, ASTM Media Contact:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11206 ###
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Global standards organization ASTM International is set to host an introductory webinar on the recently announced collaboration forum on personal protective equipment (PPE). The webinar will take place Tuesday, March 16, 2021, from 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET, via Zoom. ASTM International recently launched the global collaboration forum, aimed at addressing challenges facing PPE and accelerating standards…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11200 ###
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The ergonomics subcommittee of ASTM International’s exoskeleton and exosuits committee ( F48 ) is seeking participants to support the drafting of a new standard guide for the utilization of digital human modeling (DHM). The draft standard ( WK65347 ) aims to use DHM tools to understand the physiological and biomechanical effects of exoskeleton and exosuits on the human body resulting from…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel+1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Nora Nimmerichter, tel +1.610.832.9815; nnimmerichter@astm.org Release #11199 ###