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Alan P. Kaufman, senior vice president of technical affairs for the Toy Association in New York, New York, USA, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. The Toy Association represents toy and youth entertainment products and importers. Kaufman leads the organization’s work related to the environment, supply chain, and factory processes, and is a key contributor…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10460
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ASTM International’s committee on driverless automatic guided industrial vehicles ( F45 ) has approved its first four standards. These standards provide consensus terminology as well as initial test methods and practices that will help manufacturers measure performance, including specific tasks for vehicles. Organizers say this technical foundation will support industry growth. “Automatic guided…, Standardization News, magazine, ., 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 #10455
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A new ASTM International standard will help manufacturers and regulators better understand how building sealants change once they have been compressed or stretched. The new standard ( C1815 ) was developed by ASTM International’s committee on building seals and sealants ( C24 ). “Think about the last time you rolled out pizza dough,” says ASTM International member Christopher White, a research…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, David Lee, tel +1.610.832.9681; dlee@astm.org Release #10425
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ASTM International’s committee on sustainability ( E60 ) has developed a new guide that will help companies set reasonable, realistic operational objectives for reducing the environmental impact of their own manufacturing processes. The standard (soon to be published as E3096, Guide for the Definition, Selection, and Organization of Key Performance Indicators for Environmental Aspects of…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels , tel +1.610.832.9602 , Committee Contact:, Travis Murdock , tel +1.610.832.9826 R elease #10376
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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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Today, ASTM International debuted a new learning management system (LMS) designed to enhance user experience and functionality. Existing customers will begin seeing a seamless transition to the new platform. The migration will be completed by August 31. Since 2012, the number of learners has grown from 500 to over 4,000. Usage increased by over 174 per cent last year alone, prompting the need for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10362
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Errol Bull, technical manager, Silicone Products for Glazing Segment, with Momentive Performance Materials, in Waterford, New York, USA, has received the Lou Toporcer Hall of Fame Award from ASTM International Committee on Building Seals and Sealants ( C24 ). The committee recognized Bull for his distinguished service in the stimulation of research, promotion of knowledge, and service to the…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10354
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Heute gab die Europäische Agentur für Flugsicherheit (EASA) das Resultat langjähriger Bemühungen bekannt, die eine Neufassung der europäischen Zertifizierungsspezifikationen für viele Arten von kleineren Flugzeugen (CS-23) zum Inhalt hatten. Im Ergebnis werden einvernehmlich verhandelte Standards, die von Organisationen wie der ASTM entwickelt wurden, eine stärkere Rolle zur Feststellung der…, Medienanfragen:, Nate Osburn, Tel. +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org , Büro Brüssel von ASTM International:, Sara Gobbi, Tel. +32.(0)2.8405127; sgobbi@astm.org
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Today, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) announced the culmination of a years-long effort to rewrite European certification specifications for many types of smaller aeroplanes (CS-23). As a result, consensus-based standards developed by organizations such as ASTM International will play a stronger role in determining compliance and airworthiness. The new rules are effective Aug. 15. The…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, ASTM International Brussels Office:, Sara Gobbi, tel +32.(0)2.8405127; sgobbi@astm.org R elease #10296
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La European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) anunció hoy la culminación de años de esfuerzos para re-escribir las especificaciones del certificado europeo de numerosos tipos de aviones pequeños (CS-23). Como resultado, los estándares basados en un consenso de organizaciones como ASTM International desempeñarán un papel destacado en determinar la compatibilidad y condiciones de navegabilidad. Las…, Consultas para medios:, Nate Osburn, teléfono +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Oficina de Bruselas de ASTM International:, Sara Gobbi, teléfono +32.(0)2.8405127; sgobbi@astm.org