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ASTM International, a global standards organization, is set to host an organizational meeting to potentially launch a new group to create technical standards for emerging technology commercialization (ETC). The meeting will be held virtually on Aug. 26, 2024. Over the past year, ASTM has been working with a diverse group of stakeholders to explore the need for standards that help enable…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Activity Contact:, Len Morrissey, lmorrissey@astm.org Release #11880 ###
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Proposed standard will help researchers conduct temporal sensory studies ASTM International’s sensory evaluation committee ( E18 ) is developing a proposed standard that will be used by sensory and consumer researchers who need to conduct multiple-attribute sensory research. The proposed standard ( WK62959 ) includes five methods, each of which focuses on distinct aspects of the sensory…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Scott Orthey , tel +1.610.832.9730 ; sorthey@astm.org Release #11871 ###
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ASTM International’s ships and marine technology committee ( F25) has awarded its John Haas Memorial Award to Len Swantek, director of global regulatory compliance at Victaulic Company. Swantek was recognized for his dedication, leadership, expertise, and contributions while serving as chair of F25’s piping and machinery subcommittee (F25.11) and as a member of the committee in general. An ASTM…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11864 ###
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ASTM International has established a new ASTM student chapter at Central Philippine University, residing in the school’s Packaging Engineering program. Coursework for students in the program includes ASTM’s various packaging ( D10 ) and primary barrier packaging ( F02 ) standards. Located in Iloilo City, Philippines, CPU was founded by John D. Rockefeller in 1905. Part of its College of…, 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 #11836 ###
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the 2024 Award of Merit – to Christine Van Dongen for her contributions to ASTM’s sensory evaluation committee ( E18 ). 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. Van Dongen was…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11778 ###
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ASTM International’s ships and marine technology committee ( F25 ) has presented its John Haas Memorial Award to Mary K. Perrotti, administrative vice president at Dorn Equipment Corp. Perrotti was honored for her outstanding individual contributions over the past six years in serving as membership secretary, then as secretary for the committee. According to the citation, her significant…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11775 ###
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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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ASTM International’s packaging committee ( D10 ) has presented Richard Lund with its prestigious Alfred H. McKinlay Award. This award is bestowed for the sustained and productive participation and leadership in Committee D10. With over 37 years of service, Richard has brought technical and administrative leadership through active participation as task group, subcommittee, and main committee…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11660 ###
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ASTM International’s sensory evaluation committee ( E18 ) is developing a proposed standard that will outline procedures for measurement of time-related (temporal) perceptions in consumer interactions with products. “Every consumer interaction with a product or experience has a temporal dimension,” says ASTM member Chris Findlay, an independent consultant. “It doesn’t matter if it is the subtle…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org Release #11635 ###
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ASTM International is hosting its Packaging Workshop on Apr. 19, 2023, at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, Denver, Colorado (USA). The workshop is organized by ASTM’s packaging (D10) and primary barrier packaging (F02) committees, and will be held in conjunction with the April standards development meetings of the committees. Topics for this workshop include, but are not limited to: Standards…, Symposia Operations Contact:, Tammy Schane, tel+1.610.832.9522, symposia@astm.org Release #11612 ###