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ASTM International Committee D20 on Plastics is currently developing a new standard, ASTM WK35342 , Specification for Home Composting of Biodegradable Plastics. The proposed standard is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D20.96 on Environmentally Degradable Plastics and Biobased Products . According to Robert Whitehouse, senior customer applications development manager, Metabolix Inc., and a…, ASTM Committee D20 Next Meeting:, Nov. 11-14, 2012, November committee week, Atlanta, Ga., Technical Contact:, Robert S. Whitehouse, Ph.D., Metabolix Inc., Cambridge, Mass., Phone: 978-513-1815; rwhitehouse@metabolix.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 R elease #9227
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Terms that are commonly used to describe defects or abnormalities found in different types of polymer pellets have now been collected in a standard developed by ASTM International Committee D20 on Plastics . ASTM D7711 , Guide for Description of Polymer Pellet Defects, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D20.92 on Terminology . According to Diane Todd, senior chemist, quality control…
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A proposed ASTM standard will provide polyurethane raw material suppliers, customers and developers with a useful practice for setting up gel tests to determine the reactivity of materials. The proposed new standard, ASTM WK34781 , Practice for Gel Tests for Polyurethane Non-Foam Formulations, is being developed by Subcommittee D20.22 on Cellular Materials — Plastics and Elastomers, part of ASTM…, ASTM Committee D20 Next Meeting:, April 15-18, 2012, April Committee Week, Phoenix, Ariz., Technical Contact:, David Mullen, Rubicon LLC, Geismar, La., Phone: 225-242-5403; david_p_mullen@huntsman.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 #9018
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Three-dimensional laser scanning is a maturing technology that holds great promise for capturing highly accurate information about an object or scene by collecting millions of dense measurements very quickly. ASTM International Committee E57 on 3D Imaging Systems is developing new standards for this technology, including ASTM E2807 , Specification for 3D Imaging Data Exchange, Version 1.0. ASTM…
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A new task group within ASTM Committee E57 on 3D Imaging Systems plans to develop standards on position and orientation (pose) determination that could help increase productivity and enhance the global competitiveness of the U.S. manufacturing industry. The task group, under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E57.02 on Test Methods, is currently working on its first proposed new standard, ASTM…
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Three-dimensional laser scanning is an emerging technology that holds great promise for capturing dimensionally accurate information about an object or scene by collecting millions of dense measurements very quickly. ASTM International Committee E57 on 3D Imaging Systems is developing new standards for this technology, including ASTM E2761, Specification for 3D Imaging Data Exchange. ASTM E2761,…
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The Resin Identification Code (RIC) system is a means of sorting different types of plastics from household waste. The RIC was developed by the Society of the Plastics Industry in 1988. The RIC assigns a numeral from 1 to 7, with a “chasing arrows” symbol around the number, to a piece of plastic to indicate its type. SPI recognized the importance of the involvement of the technical stakeholder…, ASTM Committee D20 Next Meeting:, Nov. 14-17, November Committee Week, San Antonio, Texas, Technical Contact:, Thomas Pecorini, Eastman Chemical Co., Kingsport, Tenn., Phone: 423-229-5917; tjpec@eastman.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Brynn Murphy, Phone: 610-832-9640; bmurphy@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8682/Sept2010
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Three dimensional image system technology is now used in a wide variety of industries, including construction, mapping, manufacturing, mining and forensics. For all of these industries, safe usage of 3D imaging equipment is a top priority. However, until the approval of a new ASTM International standard, no safety guidelines specifically oriented toward 3D image system technology existed. The…
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New ASTM Committee E58 to Develop Standards That Support Engineering Investigations and Assist the Court, ASTM International, one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations (SDO) in the world, today announced the formation of ASTM Committee E58 on Forensic Engineering . Committee E58 will develop standards that promote awareness of the scientific, engineering, ethical and legal considerations inherent in forensic engineering investigations, reporting and testimony., Bringing Engineering Reason to the Dispute Resolution Process, Forensic engineering focuses on the investigation of alleged defects in materials, products, structures and components. These cases are litigated on the premise that the defects cause personal injury or damage to property. Forensic engineering investigations may help determine the causes of these events and assist the disputing parties or the court in resolving the case. Today, forensic…, Assisting the Court through Consensus Standards, ASTM Committee E58 comes together to create important standards and guides that will support the judicial process by facilitating an improved understanding of forensic engineering practices and associated technical issues. This will better enable the court to resolve disputes in a more well-informed and efficient manner, relying on deeper knowledge of the technical data presented and the sound…, E58 Standards: Guiding Forensic Engineering Practice, E58 standards will help guide forensic engineers in conducting investigations in a robust manner while protecting overall public safety. The initial scope of Committee E58 activities will be driven by subcommittees on Product Defect Incidents, Vehicular Incidents, Electrical Incidents and Industrial Processes. ASTM Committee E58 will build upon the body of work of former subcommittee E30.05 on…, Foundation Standard for the Forensic Engineering Profession, Other E58 standards will bolster the role of forensic engineering professionals in the eyes of the court and other users of these services. Consistent with this objective, Committee E58 has recently drafted a general practice document for the forensic engineering profession, titled Standard Guide for the Practice of Forensic Engineering. The goal of this standard is to further educate the court…