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Por primera vez en la organización, ASTM International anunció hoy que va a establecer un centro de excelencia en el ámbito de la fabricación aditiva (AM, por sus siglas en inglés), también denominada impresión 3D. La organización solicitó propuestas por parte de universidades y el sector con el fin de crear un centro de innovación internacional que impulse los estándares técnicos en AM, I+D…, Consultas de Medios:, Nathan Osburn, tel. +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org Release #10424
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ASTM International a annoncé aujourd'hui qu'elle allait créer un centre d'excellence dans le domaine de la fabrication additive (FA), également connu sous le nom d'impression 3D, ce qui constitue une première pour l'organisation. Elle a lancé un appel à propositions industrie-université dans l'objectif de créer un pôle d'innovation mondial faisant progresser les normes techniques de FA, la…, Demandes de renseignements des médias :, Nathan Osburn, tél. +1.610.832.9603 ; nosburn@astm.org Release #10424
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A new ASTM International standard covers a high- strength alloy that could be used for cardiovascular stents as well as trauma, spinal, and face-related surgical implants. “This powder-metallurgy alloy has a good combination of high strength and high ductility when compared to other metallic implant materials,” said ASTM International member John Disegi, a consultant at Advanced Biomaterial…, Standardization News, magazine. Also see this overview: Standards for Healthcare Services, Products, and Technology To purchase standards, contact customer relations (tel +1.877.909.ASTM; sales@astm.org )., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kathleen Chalfin, tel +1.610.832.9717; kchalfin@astm.org
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A proposed ASTM International standard will help guide the development of detergents that clean medical devices, helping support patient safety and health. The practice for characterizing detergents for the cleaning of medical devices ( WK58652 ) is being created by the organization’s committee on soaps and other detergents ( D12 ). “Currently, there are no consensus methods for characterizing…
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ASTM International, one of the world’s largest standards developers, will host an organizational meeting to potentially launch a new group that creates technical standards for human exoskeletons. This fast-growing area includes wearable robots and other mechanisms that enhance human strength and provide other capabilities. New exoskeleton standards could support cutting-edge industrial, military…, Exoskeleton Standards Organizational Meeting:, Sept. 14, 2017, ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA, 19428-2959 USA, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Participant Contact:, Christine DeJong, tel +1.610.832.9736; cdejong@astm.org R elease #10366
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Shane Collins, director of additive manufacturing programs with CalRAM, Inc., in Camarillo, California, USA, has received the Robert J. Painter Award from ASTM International committee on additive manufacturing technologies ( F42 ). The committee recognized Collins for his exceptional service in advancing the cause of voluntary standardization for additive manufacturing technologies, and for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10367
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ASTM International’s President Katharine Morgan announced that four graduate students each won $10,000 scholarships for their doctoral studies in fields where technical standards play a crucial role. This year’s winners were selected from a competitive pool of 20 applicants. “We are thrilled to support these Ph.D. students who are using ASTM International standards to contribute to fields in…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10365
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David Spenciner, research fellow for DePuy Synthes Mitek Sports Medicine, in Raynham, Massachusetts, USA, has received the Patrick G. Laing Award from ASTM International’s committee on medical and surgical materials and devices ( F04 ). The committee recognized Spenciner for his significant and outstanding contributions in the field of medical and surgical devices. Spenciner has been a member of…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10328
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Stephen R. Smith, engineering manager for Coalsmith Consultants, in Hixson, Tennessee, USA, has received the R.A. Glenn Award from ASTM International’s Committee on Coal and Coke ( D05 ). The committee recognized Smith for his outstanding service and active participation in the work of the Committee on Coal and Coke, as well as the deep appreciation from the Officers and Members for his efforts…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10329
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ASTM International’s committee on medical and surgical materials and devices ( F04 ) has updated its standard on elbow prostheses to include testing guidance. This is the first time that any standards organization in the world has incorporated testing into a specification for these products, according to the committee. The revision to the specification for total elbow prostheses ( F2887 ) will…, ASTM Committee on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices (F04) Next Meeting:, Nov. 14-17, 2017, November Committee Week, Atlanta, Ga., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Brian Kincaid, Zimmer Biomet, Warsaw, Ind., +1.574.372.3922; brian.kincaid@zimmerbiomet.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kathleen Chalfin, +1.610.832.9717; kchalfin@astm.org R elease #10322