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Registration is open for the Symposium on Medical Devices of the Future – What’s Needed for Fatigue, Fracture Resistance, and Durability in Transportation, Medical Devices, and Exoskeletons, to be held November 1-2, 2022 at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel (New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.). The event is organized by ASTM International’s committee E08 on fatigue and fracture, F04 on medical and…, Symposia Operations Contact:, Jennifer Buono tel+1.610.832.9698, symposia@astm.org Release #11544 ###
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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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ASTM International’s roofing and waterproofing committee ( D08 ) has approved a new standard that provides guidelines and limitations for below-grade foundation waterproofing systems. The new standard ( D8425 ) specifically covers applications of sodium bentonite needle-punched geotextile waterproofing systems. According to ASTM member Stacy Byrd, the standard provides general installation…, 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 #11526 ###
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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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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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ASTM International’s roofing and waterproofing committee (D08) gave the William C. Cullen award to Thomas J. Taylor for the year 2020. Taylor was recognized for his distinguished contributions, personal commitment, dedication and leadership in the industry, particularly through his numerous publications and presentations to roofing industry audiences. A graduate of the University of Salford, UK…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11504 ###
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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 ###
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A new ASTM International standard seeks to coordinate terminology relating to microphysiological systems. The standard, soon to be published as F3570, was developed by ASTM’s committee on medical and surgical materials and devices ( F04 ). Microphysiological system (MPS) models simulate the physiologic activities of organs and organ systems at the microscale, and use of this technology can ease…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kate Chalfin, tel +1.610.832.9717; kchalfin@astm.org Release #11484 ###