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ASTM International’s water committee ( D19 ) has approved a new standard that will be used to identify microplastics in environmental water samples. According to ASTM member and microplastics subcommittee lead William Robberson, P.E., the new test method ( D8401 ) is the first standard that will identify plastic in the environment, and the first that can be used synergistically with other ASTM…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #11834 ###
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ASTM International announced five $500 grants for university students to help with senior or graduate design projects that contain an ASTM International standards component. “These grants allow ASTM International to support students who are directly engaging with our standards in real-world scenarios as they work on capstone projects,” said Travis Murdock, academic outreach coordinator. “The…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org , Academic Outreach Contact, : Travis Murdock, tel. +1.610.832.9714; tmurdock@astm.org Release #11771 ###
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ASTM International’s water committee ( D19 ) has approved a new standard that will help water producers and users identify and quantify bacteria in potable (drinking, dental, and bottled water) as well as nonpotable water (cooling towers). Heterotrophic bacteria count (HPC) determines the overall number of bacteria in a water sample, allowing water system managers and water treatment…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #11735 ###
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ASTM International is conducting a workshop on reducing plastics pollution, in Seattle, Washington on Aug. 7, 2023. The event will occur in conjunction with the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation's (APEC) third ministerial meetings, and as a component of the Subcommittee on Standards and Conformance program. This workshop is the first of two planned for a new ASTM project titled, “Assisting Policy…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Workshop Contact, : Elvin Chia, ASTM ASEAN Representative, mailto:echia@astm.org echia@astm.org ; +65 8778 4200 Release #11706 ###
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Today, Wohlers Associates, powered by ASTM International, announced the release of Wohlers Report 2023 . This year’s report takes a deep dive into the growth of the additive manufacturing (AM) industry, with insights from 10 industry sectors. New content includes an examination of large format AM applications, including aerospace and construction, as well as a look at the growing number of AM…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11646 ###
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Two proposed standards from ASTM International’s water committee ( D19 ) are devoted to different aspects of water quality. The first proposed standard ( WK68866 ) will provide a screening method to assess contaminants in water samples prior to a more detailed analysis. If approved, this standard will cover the determination of adsorbable organic fluorine (AOF) in waters and waste waters that can…, 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 #11643 ###
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ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) will host an in-person workshop to support the development of its Roadmap for Advanced Technologies for the Digitalization of the Construction Industry. The workshop, sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), will take place Jan. 25–26, 2023, at ASTM’s global headquarters in West Conshohocken,…, Advanced Technologies, : Additive manufacturing, robotics and automation, big data, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, simulation, augmented reality, and cybersecurity, Key Applications, : Sustainable buildings, smart infrastructures, mass housing, disaster response, pandemic preparedness, and construction in space. Workshop attendance will be limited. To ensure a range of perspectives are included in the roadmap, interested stakeholders are invited to participate in a brief survey . For more information on the workshop, including an agenda, visit https://amcoe.org/event/…, About the AM CoE, The AM CoE is a collaborative partnership representing industry, government, and academia to conduct strategic R&D to advance AM standardization. The center also aims to accelerate development and adoption of AM by developing training and certification programs, and providing market intelligence, business strategy, and advisory services through Wohlers Associates, powered by ASTM…, 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., AM COE Media Contact:, Tessa Sulkes, tel +1.610.832.9677; tsulkes@astm.org Release #11585 ###
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Wohlers Associates, powered by ASTM International, published Wohlers Specialty Report on Construction: Building an Additive Construction Future . The report details developments in additive construction (AC), an industry that is rapidly growing in response to emerging opportunities brought about from additive manufacturing and 3D printing. “ASTM International sees AC as the next frontier in…, About Wohlers Associates, powered by ASTM International, The advisory group offers an unparalleled window into additive manufacturing and 3D printing by providing technical, market, and strategic advice on the new developments and trends in rapid product development and AM. Wohlers Associates was acquired by ASTM International in 2021 and now includes an expansive team of technical and market experts to support the growing AM industry., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11578 ###
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ASTM International’s stormwater control measures committee ( E64 ) has developed a new standard on characteristics of sediments used in laboratory performance testing of stormwater treatment devices. The new standard, soon to be published as E3317, describes the minerology, specific gravity, and particle size distributions (PSDs) of silica-based sediments used in the testing of these devices.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Frank McConnell, tel +1.610.832.9686; fmcconnell@astm.org Release #11574 ###
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Global standards organization ASTM International and NEU, An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon-Neutral Concrete have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at reducing and eliminating the carbon footprint of concrete in the built environment. The MoU, signed by Lawrence Sutter, NEU board president, and Katharine Morgan, ASTM International president, will allow both organizations to…, 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 NEU, NEU was established by the American Concrete Institute to collaborate globally to drive research, education, awareness, and adoption of the use of carbon-neutral concrete materials and technologies in the built environment. NEU has seen rapid growth since its founding, and we encourage participation in our Center to help the industry meet carbon neutral goals., ASTM Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , NEU Media Inquiries:, Kari Moosmann, tel +1.248.516.1598; kari.moosmann@neuconcrete.org Release #11555 ###