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ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) has approved four new standards that will benefit those working within the cannabis industry, as well as regulators and consumers of cannabis and cannabis-related products. The first standard (D8375) will provide a method to establish cannabinoid content in cannabis and hemp samples. ASTM member Garnet McRae notes that laboratories, producers, and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Jimmy Farrell, tel +1.610.832.9661; jfarrell@astm.org Release #11547 ###
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ASTM International and U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) will hold a virtual global workshop on cannabis quality on Dec. 7-8, 2022., from 8:00 a.m. – 12:15 ET (2:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. CET) each day. Interested participants must register for the free event. The workshop will feature standards and guidelines from ASTM International, USP, PhEur, and other relevant organizations and discuss how these resources…, About ASTM International, Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM International positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of life. We integrate consensus standards – developed with our international membership of volunteer technical experts – and innovative services to improve lives… Helping our world work better., About USP, USP (United States Pharmacopeial Convention) is an independent, scientific nonprofit organization focused on building trust in the supply of safe, quality medicines, dietary supplements and foods. We are working to strengthen the global supply chain so that the products people rely on for health are available when needed and work as expected. For more information, visit usp.org and usp.org/…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, ASTM Contact:, Jimmy Farrell, tel +1.610.832.9661; jfarrell@astm.org, USP Contact:, Anne Bell, tel +1.301.998.6785; adb@usp.org Release #11541 ###
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A new U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) research project to Southern University, Louisiana State University, and Auburn University is expected to contribute significantly to ASTM International’s newly established Consortium on Materials Data & Standardization (CMDS). The newly funded $4 million NSF EPSCoR award is to conduct research on rapid qualification for additively manufactured (AM…, “, The ASTM CMDS approach is particularly focused on determining key PSP relationships necessary to develop methods for generating machine-agnostic materials data and this NSF funded project is well aligned with this approach,” says Mohsen Seifi, Ph.D., ASTM’s vice president of global advanced manufacturing programs., “, The goal of the project is to address current challenges related to exhaustive data-driven qualification practices, transferability of the data, and correlating material property data to part performance for additive manufacturing processes,” notes Nima Shamsaei, Ph.D., director of the National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence and professor of mechanical engineering at Auburn…, AM COE Media Contact:, Tessa Sulkes, tel +1.610.832.9677; tsulkes@astm.org Release #11537 ###
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, A new ASTM International standard developed by the gaseous fuels committee ( D03 ) provides a test method for the measurement of siloxanes and trimethylsilanol (TMSOL) in gaseous fuels. The standard ( D8455 ) addresses siloxanes and TMSOL as they are known to build up and cause various issues with fuels and gas-powered systems. This includes gas grids and elements of generating electricity such…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #11536 ###, ,
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ASTM International has been awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop a roadmap for guidance and adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies in the construction sector. The funding, which totals nearly $300,000, would be used for the development of a roadmap that will seek to bring together the construction and…, AM COE Media Contact:, Tessa Sulkes, tel +1.610.832.9677; tsulkes@astm.org Release #11518 ###
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ASTM International’s cannabis committee (D37) recently approved a suite of three new standards related to environmental conditions during packaging, transit, and storage of cannabis and hemp flower. “These standards are designed to support the safety and quality of packaged cannabis and hemp flower as it moves through the supply chain,” notes ASTM member Jonathan DeVries. “This includes the…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Jimmy Farrell, tel +1.610.832.9661; jfarrell@astm.org Release #11509 ###
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Today, ASTM International announced the graduate student winners of four $10,000 scholarships for their studies in fields where technical standards play a crucial role. This year’s winners were chosen from a competitive pool of various applicants. The following candidates will receive the 2022 ASTM International graduate scholarships: Diana Wyman is pursuing her Ph.D. in fiber and polymer science…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Academic Outreach Contact:, Travis Murdock, tel+1.610.832.9714; tmurdock@astm.org Release #11508 ###
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Wohlers Associates, powered by ASTM International, recently launched a new, more interactive website. The site will serve as a hub for knowledge acceleration within the additive manufacturing (AM) industry. Through the new site, visitors can access the Wohlers Report using a new automated ordering and provisioning system. They can also connect with the team of consultants and learn about what’s…, About Wohlers Associates, powered by ASTM International, The advisory group offers an unparalleled window into additive manufacturing and 3D printing. It provides technical, market, and strategic advice on the new developments and trends in rapid product development and AM. The organization has provided consulting assistance to more than 275 organizations in 27 countries. Separately, it has advised nearly 200 investors. Wohlers Associates was acquired…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11505 ###
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Registration is now open for ASTM International’s 3 rd Annual Autonomy in Aviation Symposium, to be held Oct. 18, 2022, at The Sheraton New Orleans Hotel (Louisiana, USA). The event is sponsored by ASTM’s autonomy design and operations in aviation administrative committee (AC377). ASTM AC377 promotes collaboration among a variety of aviation stakeholders aimed at improving safety and efficiency…, Symposium Contact:, Tessa Sulkes-Llewelyn, tel +1.610.832.9677; tsulkes@astm.org Release #11499 ###,
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Today, ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) published its fourth annual report, highlighting the organization’s growing research to standards portfolio, industry partnerships, acquisitions, workforce development programs, team expansion, and more. The annual report, available here , features a robust list of major accomplishments – including the acquisition of…, About the AM CoE, Formed in 2018, the Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) is a collaborative partnership among ASTM International, Auburn University, EWI, NAMIC, NASA, NIAR, and the MTC representing industry, government, and academia, that conduct strategic R&D to advance standards across all aspects of AM technologies. The center aims to accelerate the development and adoption of additive…, AM COE Media Contact:, Tessa Sulkes, tel +1.610.832.9677; tsulkes@astm.org Release #11490 ###