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Today, global standards developer ASTM International announced the publication of a new technical report on aviation. The report, “Developmental Pillars of Increased Autonomy for Aircraft Systems”, was developed by ASTM’s autonomy design and operations in aviation administrative committee (AC377). The new report is intended to promote the sound application of technical best practices to increase…, Media Inquiries, : Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11054 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard would establish symbols for all consumer products that contain THC, the psychoactive compound in cannabis. ASTM’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) is developing the proposed standard ( WK75247 ). The proposed standard, which could be adopted by regulatory bodies and followed by producers, will provide uniformity, mitigating potential consumer confusion and costs…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732, rmorgan@astm.org Release #11037 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard is intended to focus on robotic assembly applications. ASTM’s 3D imaging systems committee ( E57 ) is developing the proposed standard ( WK72962 ), which should be the first in a series of standards on 3D, or depth perception, systems. According to ASTM International member John Sweetser, principal engineer, Intel Corp/Realsense Group, there are currently…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Pat Picariello, tel +1.610.832.9720; ppicariello@astm.org Release #11033 ###
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Please see the following statement from ASTM International President Kathie Morgan on the passing of board member Rebecca S. McDaniel. “Our most heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Rebecca S. McDaniel, who passed away on Sunday. Rebecca was a valued member of our ASTM International family and had been serving on our board of directors. She was a well-respected expert on…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11029 ###
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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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ASTM International’s road and paving materials committee ( D04) is developing the proposed standard ( WK64299 ) that will help in the design and construction of asphalt roadways. The proposed standard describes how rotary wheel testers are used to measure the susceptibility of asphalt mixture to rutting. According to ASTM International member Todd Arnold, the asphalt paving industry is moving…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Ashley Wiand, tel +1.610.832.9551; awiand@astm.org Release #11002 ###
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Three new ASTM International standards aim to support security for cannabis businesses. The standards cover video surveillance systems, access control systems, and intrusion detection systems. “Cannabis businesses and facilities have unique needs related to protecting cannabis products and waste as well as the people and assets on-site,” says Patricia Haley, owner and principal security…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #10974
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A new ASTM International standard provides voluntary guidelines for establishing and conducting audits of cannabis businesses. The organization’s cannabis committee (D37) developed the new standard (soon to be published as D8308). “Properly planning and conducting quality and compliance audits is very important to ensure the safety of products, workers, and the environment,” says ASTM…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #10971
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A new ASTM International standard aims to help departments of transportation and other government agencies select the best hot-applied asphaltic materials to repair potholes and cracks in asphalt and hydraulic-concrete pavements. ASTM International’s road and paving materials committee (D04) developed the new standard, which will soon be published as D8260. According to ASTM International member…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Ashley Wiand, tel +1.610.832.9551; awiand@astm.org Release #10958
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ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) is inviting interested parties to help develop two proposed standards for using hempcrete in construction. Hempcrete is a bio-composite material mixture of hemp hurds and lime that is used as a material for construction and insulation. Specifically, the proposed standards ( WK70549 and WK70550 ) focus on testing procedures for measuring fire…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #10929