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ASTM International’s consumer products committee ( F15 ) has approved a new subcommittee to develop standards for adult sexual products. The subcommittee will begin its work by developing a consumer safety specification for such products. According to ASTM member David Simonson, an increasing number of incidents associated with the use of adult products has led to the need for standards. “The…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11566 ###
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ASTM International’s soil and rock committee ( D18 ) is developing a proposed standard that will provide guidance on analyzing soil for nutrients using hyperspectral sensors. Such sensors are used to collect and process information via the electromagnetic spectrum. ASTM member Penelope Nagel says that agronomists, farmers, agronomic service providers, laboratories and fertilizer companies will…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #11550 ###
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ASTM International’s committee on robotics, automation, and autonomous systems ( F45 ) has formed a new subcommittee on grasping and manipulation. This new subcommittee ( F45.05 ) will develop standards that evaluate performance in several major areas of robotic manipulation. The first three task groups of the committee will develop standards for performance of grasping type end-effectors, mobile…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Nora Nimmerichter, tel +1.610.832.9815; nnimmerichter@astm.org Release #11539 ###
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ASTM International’s consumer products committee (F15) withdrew its standard for infant inclined sleep products (F3118). After discussing the continued need for the standard in recent meetings and a pending rule by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the committee agreed to ballot the standard for withdrawal. Since the ballot, the CPSC’s Infant Sleep Products final rule went into…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11538 ###
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A new ASTM International subcommittee will develop standards on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are present in consumer products. PFAS are a group of chemicals that are used to make fluoropolymer coatings and products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease and water. The new subcommittee on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (F15.81) will operate under the jurisdiction of ASTM’s…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11530 ###
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Kendra Adams, PG, RG for her contributions to ASTM’s soil and rock committee (D18). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities. Ms. Adams was recognized for her…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11529 ###
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ASTM International’s consumer products committee ( F15 ) has revised its safety specification for bassinets and cradles. This standard ( F2194 ) covers performance requirements, test methods, and marking requirements to promote the safe use of bassinets and cradles. According to ASTM member Scott Lewis, the standard has been revised to include a compact bassinet/cradle category. “The new standard…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11527 ###
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Karam Jaradat, postdoctoral associate at Virginia Tech, has received the 2022 C.A. Hogentogler Award from ASTM International for his contributions to the soil and rock committee (D18). Jaradat was recognized for a paper of outstanding merit on soils for engineering purposes: “Modified T hermome c hanical Triaxial Cell for Microscopic Assessment of Clay F abric Using Synchrotron X - R ay Dif f…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11512 ###
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to William Quinn for his contributions to ASTM’s soil and rock committee (D18). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities. Quinn was recognized for his commitment to…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11510 ###
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Nazli Yesiller for her contributions to ASTM’s soil and rock committee (D18). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities. Yesiller was recognized for her exceptional…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11501 ###