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Rare earth elements and rare earth materials are common in a wide variety of products, from cell phones to electric cars and beyond. Thus, REEs and REMs have become a critical component in the economies of many developing countries. Specifications and test methods are needed to determine if the purchased quality of REEs and REMs meets the specified quality. One such proposed standard is ASTM…, ASTM Committee F40 Next Meeting:, March 10-13, 2014, Shanghai, China, Technical Contact:, Taco van der Maten, PANalytical, Almelo, The Netherlands, Phone: +31-546-534-372; taco.van.der.maten@panalytical.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, Phone: 610-832-9710; afick@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9527
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will be used in the design, development, quality control and comparison of a variety of collagen-based medical products, including surgical implants, delivery vehicles for therapeutic cells or molecules and substrates for tissue engineered medical products. ASTM WK43011 , Specification for Characterization and Standardization of Polymerizable Collagen-…, ASTM Committee F04 Next Meeting:, Nov. 12-14, 2013, November Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, Sherry Voytik-Harbin, Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Purdue University, Phone: 765-496-6128; harbins@purdue.edu ; Tetsuro Wakatsuki, InvivoSciences Inc., Phone: 608-713-0149; tetsuro@invivosciences.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, Phone: 610-832-9720; ppicariello@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9490
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All interested parties are welcome to join in the development of a proposed new ASTM International standard that will provide guidance on how to conduct axial, bending and torsional fatigue testing of stents. The proposed new standard, ASTM WK23330 , Guide for in Vitro Axial, Bending and Torsional Durability Testing of Vascular Stents, is being developed by Subcommittee F04.30 on Cardiovascular…, ASTM Task Group F04.30.06 Next Meeting:, Nov. 21, 2013, FDA White Oak Campus, Silver Spring, Md., Technical Contact:, Brian Choules, MED Institute Inc., West Lafayette, Ind., Phone: 765-463-7537; choules@medinst.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, Phone: 610-832-9720; ppicariello@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9471
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For its significant, lifesaving contributions to consumer product safety, ASTM Subcommittee F15.22 on Toy Safety is among five recipients of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s 2013 Chairman’s Circle of Commendation Award. The award was presented to members of the subcommittee at a ceremony at CPSC headquarters in Bethesda, Md., on Sept. 25. The subcommittee, which is part of ASTM…, ASTM members and staff receiving the award on behalf of Subcommittee F15.22 are Rick Rosati, Bureau Veritas and vice chairman of Committee F15; Nancy MacPherson, the LEGO Group; Frank Olbrych, Hasbro Inc.; Inez Tenenbaum, CPSC Chairman; Joan Lawrence, Toy Industry Association Inc. and F15.22 chairman; Don Mays, Deloitte and F15 vice chairman; and Len Morrissey, ASTM director, technical committee…, For more news in this sector, visit the End Use Products and Recreation news gateway www.astm.org/sn-consumer or follow us on Twitter @ASTMProductsRec., ASTM Staff Contact:, Leonard Morrissey, Phone: 610-832-9719; lmorrissey@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindler@astm.org Release #9472
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A new ASTM International standard will provide a consistent method for analyzing hip stems used in hip replacement surgery. The new standard, ASTM F2996 , Practice for Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of Nonmodular Metallic Orthopaedic Hip Femoral Stems, was developed by Subcommittee F04.22 on Arthroplasty , part of ASTM International Committee F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices . “…, ASTM Committee F04 Next Meeting:, Nov. 12-14, 2013, November Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, Jeffrey Sprague, Smith and Nephew, Memphis, Tenn., Phone: 901-399-5215; j eff.sprague@smithnephew.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, Phone: 610-832-9720; ppicariello@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9458
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As rare earth materials play an increasingly critical role in the growth of global industries, an ASTM International subcommittee is gearing up to address challenges across the life cycle of these vital resources. ASTM Subcommittee F40.04 on Rare Earth Materials held its most recent meeting in April and has established a standards development agenda aimed at supporting efficient and safe…, Stimulating the Worldwide Supply Chain, The increased demand for rare earth materials has converged with supply bottlenecks, resulting in a looming shortage of these resources throughout the worldwide high-tech, energy and automotive sectors. To better ensure that rare earths are more readily available for industry use, public and private sector stakeholders are focusing on ways to diversify supplies. Strategies include improving…, Protecting Our Energy Future, Underscoring the importance of rare earth materials to clean energy growth, the U.S. Department of Energy has established the Critical Materials Institute (CMI) at its Ames Laboratory in Ames, Iowa. The institute will bring together leading experts from academia, national laboratories and the private sector to find solutions to help avoid a rare earth supply shortage. Dr. Alex King, director of…, ASTM Committee F40 Next Meeting:, Nov. 13-14, 2013, November Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, Taco van der Maten, PANalytical B.V., Almelo, The Netherlands, Phone: +31-546-534-372; taco.van.der.maten@panalytical.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, Phone: 610-832-9710; afick@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9406
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A growing need among manufacturers, consumer groups and the Consumer Product Safety Commission to address safety requirements for cribs and crib mattresses has led to the development of a new ASTM International standard. ASTM F2933 , Consumer Safety Specification for Crib Mattresses, was developed by Subcommittee F15.66 on Crib Mattresses , part of ASTM International Committee F15 on Consumer…, ASTM Committee F15 Next Meeting:, F15 Juvenile Products Subcommittees, Sept. 23-26, 2013, ASTM Headquarters, W. Conshohocken, Pa., Technical Contact:, Mo Anooshah, Kolcraft Enterprises, Chicago, Ill., Phone: 312-361-6334; manooshah@kolcraft.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Len Morrissey, Phone: 610-832-9719; lmorrissey@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9395
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A new ASTM International standard establishes requirements and test methods for specified elements and certain mechanical hazards in adult jewelry. ASTM F2999 , Consumer Safety Specification for Adult Jewelry, was developed by Subcommittee F15.24 on Jewelry , part of ASTM International Committee F15 on Consumer Products . In 2011, F15.24 approved ASTM F2923 , Specification for Consumer Product…, Technical Contact:, Brent Cleaveland, Fashion Jewelry and Accessories Trade Association, N. Kingstown, R.I., Phone: 401-667-0520; bcleaveland@fjata.org , ASTM Staff Contact:, Len Morrissey, Phone: 610-832-9719; lmorrissey@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9392
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A new ASTM International guide addresses variable labeling within the orthopedic implant industry. ASTM F2943 , Guide for Presentation of End User Labeling Information for Orthopedic Implants Used in Joint Arthroplasty, was developed by Subcommittee F04.22 on Arthroplasty , part of ASTM International Committee F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices . “During an orthopedic surgery, the…, ASTM Committee F04 Next Meeting:, Nov. 12-15, 2013, November Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, Kent Jason Lowry, M.D., Ministry Medical Group, Rhinelander, Wis., Phone: 715-369-2300; klortho@newnorth.net , ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, Phone: 610-832-9720; ppicariello@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9386
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ASTM F2989 is a new ASTM International standard that covers unalloyed titanium components that are used for surgical implants. The new Specification for Metal Injection Molded Unalloyed Titanium Components for Surgical Implant Applications was developed by Subcommittee F04.12 on Metallurgical Materials , part of ASTM International Committee F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices . …, ASTM Committee F04 Next Meeting:, May 21-24, 2013, May Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Matthias Scharvogel, Element 22 GmbH, Kiel, Germany, Phone: +49-431-659-4620; matthias.scharvogel@element22.de, ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, Phone: 610-832-9720; ppicariello@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9336