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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 June standards development meetings (including independent meetings) have been canceled. Last month, ASTM International announced the cancellation of all May in-person meetings . These decisions were based on several factors, including…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11017 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and growing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that previously scheduled April standards development meetings in Boston (March 29-April 3) and Prague (April 27-30) have been canceled. The decision was based on several factors, including, but not limited to: Continued review of information and recommendations from the U.S.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10993
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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 paint and related coating, materials, and application ( D01 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Fred Gelfant, vice president of R&D for Stonhard in Maple Shade, New Jersey, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The…
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Members of ASTM International recently revised a key test method ( D1613 ) that has been used to measure the acidity of fuel ethanol and denatured fuel ethanol, including ethanol used for car gasoline blends. By including a new “nitrogen purge” as part of the test method, a laboratory can help ensure that carbon dioxide is removed. According to ASTM International member Shon Van Hulzen, the…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Karen Murphy, tel +1.610.832.9525; kmurphy@astm.org Release #10521
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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 proposed ASTM International standard will help guide the development of detergents that clean medical devices, helping support patient safety and health. The practice for characterizing detergents for the cleaning of medical devices ( WK58652 ) is being created by the organization’s committee on soaps and other detergents ( D12 ). “Currently, there are no consensus methods for characterizing…
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ASTM International, one of the world’s largest standards developers, will host an organizational meeting to potentially launch a new group that creates technical standards for human exoskeletons. This fast-growing area includes wearable robots and other mechanisms that enhance human strength and provide other capabilities. New exoskeleton standards could support cutting-edge industrial, military…, Exoskeleton Standards Organizational Meeting:, Sept. 14, 2017, ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA, 19428-2959 USA, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Participant Contact:, Christine DeJong, tel +1.610.832.9736; cdejong@astm.org R elease #10366
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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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John Fletcher, technical support manager for Elcometer Limited in Manchester, United Kingdom, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. Fletcher is based in Manchester, UK but represents Elcometer Inc. at ASTM meetings. Elcometer is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of coating and concrete inspection equipment, rebar, and metal detection and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10238