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ASTM International’s particle and spray characterization committee ( E29 ) is developing a proposed standard that will be used to measure physical and chemical properties of nanoparticles in a variety of industrial realms. The standard ( E3427 ) describes how to use laser-amplified detection/power spectrum analysis to measure the number of physical and chemical properties of nanoparticles,…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Jennifer Tursi, tel +1.610.832.9653; jtursi@astm.org Release #11790 ###
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ASTM International is hosting the Radiation Processing for the Pharmaceutical and BioPharmaceutical Industries training workshop, to be held May 8 - 9, 2023, at the Sheraton Denver Downton Hotel (Colorado, USA). The workshop is organized by ASTM committees on manufacture of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products (E55) and radiation processing (E61), and will take place in conjunction with…, ., The event will be held at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel in Denver, Colorado., Attendance will be limited to the first 50 participants who register., Additional information is available from the members of the workshop’s planning committee, Maria Leyva ( Maria_Levya@Jabil.com ), Denise Cleghorn ( Denise.Cleghorn@bsci.com ), Samuel Dorey ( Samuel.DOREY@SARTORIUS.com ), Krystan Polaski ( Kyrstan_Polaski@steris.com ), John Williams ( john.a.williams@medtronic.com ). For more information about the workshop, visit https://go.astm.org/2023-radiation…, Symposia Operations Contact:, Tammy Schane, tel+1.610.832.9522, symposia@astm.org Release #11594 ###
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Anthony Wayne Thornton, former member of the ASTM International board of directors, was awarded the William T. Cavanaugh Memorial Award at a ceremony held Oct. 19, during ASTM’s standards development meetings in New Orleans. Joining Thornton at the award ceremony were ASTM International President Kathie Morgan and Cesar Constantino, ASTM’s 2022 board chair. The Cavanaugh Memorial Award honors W.T…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11556 ###
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A new ASTM International standard addresses size and position of thread inserts for wakeboards. The standard was developed by ASTM’s snow and water sports committee ( F27 ). As ASTM International member Bethany Suderman explains, threaded inserts are used to attach wakeboard bindings to the wakeboard. Each manufacturer specifies where the threaded inserts are positioned on a wakeboard. This…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Joe Koury, tel +1.610.832.9804; jkoury@astm.org Release #11521 ###, ,
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Particle size distribution is an important factor in the manufacture of many products, from cement to perfume. A proposed ASTM International standard ( WK45240 ) will set out a general approach to the particle size distribution measurement of powders, suspensions, or slurries using an appropriate wet or dry methodology by the laser diffraction technique. ASTM’s committee on particle and spray…
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that the November and December 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…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11305 ###
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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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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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Earlier this week, global standards organization ASTM International launched a new student chapter at UTEC, the Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología, in Lima, Peru. More than 30 UTEC students, faculty, and ASTM representatives attended the virtual meeting to launch and celebrate the new chapter. UTEC Student Chapter members will be ASTM student members and will be able to apply for student…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11197 ###