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ASTM International, one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world, announced the formation of a new committee to develop international consensus standards, definitions, terminology, and procedures covering nanotechnology. A branch of science and engineering that deals with things smaller than 100 nanometers (1 nm equals one-billionth of a meter), nanotechnology may…, An early priority for Committee E56 is the development of a globally relevant, industry-driven terminology standard for nanotechnology. In an effort to facilitate this objective, ASTM has signed partnership agreements with the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and NSF International. These agreements focus solely on the…
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ASTM International Committee D09 on Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials will host a presentation of the European Unions Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive during their meeting in Philadelphia, Pa. on March 15. The meeting will run from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. and will be followed by a social hour. Electrical equipment marketed in the EU after July 1, 2006, must comply…