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Abstracts are invited for ASTM International’s Workshop on Testing of Sports Medicine Medical Devices , to be held May 7, 2024, in Philadelphia, PA. The event is sponsored by ASTM International’s medical and surgical materials and devices committee ( F04 ) and will be held in conjunction with the committee’s standards development meetings. This workshop will identify new opportunities for…, March 1, 2024, . Additional information is available from technical co-chairs, David Spenciner ( spenciner@hotmail.com ); John Konicek ( john.konicek@arthrex.com ); Heitor Korndorfer ( korndorfer@mscmed.com.br ); and Mahlet Zinah ( mahlet.zinah@fda.hhs.gov ). For more information about this symposium, please visit: https://go.astm.org/sports-med-workshop https://go.astm.org/sports-med-workshop ., Symposia Operations Contact:, Tammy Schane, tel +1.610.832.9522; symposia@astm.org Release #11766 ###
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ASTM International has announced calls for papers for two aerospace and aircraft events, the 2023 Workshop on Transparent Enclosures and Materials , to be held Nov. 8, 2023, and the 18th Hydrogen Embrittlement Workshop, to be held Nov. 9, 2023, in Washington, D.C. The events are sponsored by ASTM International’s aerospace and aircraft committee (F07) and will be held in conjunction with the…, 2023 Workshop on Transparent Enclosures and Materials, : The objective of this workshop is to provide the transparency community with up-to-date information on topics of interest and connect professionals in the transparent materials community. Presentations are being solicited for this workshop in the areas of transparent materials, coatings, manufacturing, optics, testing and test methods, birdstrike, structural analysis, cockpit design, human…, 18th Hydrogen Embrittlement Workshop, : At its inception, the ASTM Hydrogen Embrittlement workshop has been the only technical forum devoted to hydrogen embrittlement testing technology in the aerospace industry. Today, its scope has grown to include aspects of research and technology across many industrial sectors, including the fastener industry, automotive industry, and the energy sector. The workshop provides an ideal setting for…, Symposia Operations Contact:, Tammy Schane tel+1.610.832.9522, symposia@astm.org Release #11715 ###
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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 2023 ASTM International graduate scholarships:, Clara Eichler, is a Ph.D. student in environmental sciences and engineering at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Clara is an active member on D22.05 with interest in working for EPA or NIST to help contribute to advancing research and standards in her field., Md Abir Hossain, is a Ph.D. student in mechanical and aerospace engineering at Ohio State University. Md Abir has used published research using ASTM fatigue and fracture standards, and plans to continue to use them as he pursues a career as a tenured university professor. , Diana Wyman, is a Ph.D. student in fiber and polymer science at North Carolina State University. Diana is a previous winner of this scholarship award who once again impressed the review team with her active engagement and contributions to the work of Committee D13., Omid Vakili, is a Ph.D. student in biomedical physiology and kinesiology at Simon Fraser University (Canada). Omid is also a past award winner from 2021, and now an active member within the F08 and F24 committees with a primary focus on safety. ASTM International has more than 5,000 student members at all levels of education who pay nothing for membership. The organization offers several scholarship and grant…, 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 #11690 ###
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ASTM International’s medical and surgical materials and devices committee (F04) has issued one of its 2023 Patrick G. Laing Awards to Larry Kay, director of new product development at Fort Wayne Metals Research Products LLC. The Laing Award is conferred for significant and outstanding contributions in the field of medical and surgical devices. An ASTM International member since 2005, Kay had been…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel+1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11683 ###
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the 2023 Award of Merit – to Byron K. Hayes for his contributions to ASTM’s medical and surgical materials and devices committee (F04). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities. Hayes was…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11679 ###
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ASTM International’s medical and surgical materials and devices committee (F04) has issued one of its 2023 Patrick G. Laing Awards to Ryan Siskey, principal and Philadelphia office director at Exponent, Inc. The Laing Award is conferred for significant and outstanding contributions in the field of medical and surgical devices. An ASTM International member since 2004, Siskey had been previously…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel+1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11671 ###
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ASTM International’s medical and surgical materials and devices committee ( F04 ) has developed standard test methods to serve as a basis for mechanical comparison of small bone plates. Small bone plates, as detailed in this standard, are metallic plates used to fix far extremities in the human body, like fingers, toes, and areas in the cranium and upper face. According to ASTM member Joe Turner…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kate Chalfin, tel +1.610.832.9717; kchalfin@astm.org Release #11665 ###
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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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Registration is open for ASTM International’s Workshop on Setting Acceptance Limits for Cleaning Validation of Medical Devices, to be held May 9, 2023 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (Denver, Colorado, USA). The event is sponsored by ASTM’s medical and surgical materials and devices committee (F04) and will be held in conjunction with the May standards development meetings of the committee…, Symposia Operations Contact:, Tammy Schane, tel+1.610.832.9522, symposia@astm.org Release #11618 ###
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Ralph J. Basile, vice president of Healthmark Industries, has started his three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. ASTM International’s board is made of 25 leaders from a variety of companies, associations, universities, government bodies, and other organizations around the world. Through his work at Healthmark, Basile helps develop and market products to aid healthcare…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11589 ###