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ASTM International’s industrial biotechnology committee ( E62 ) approved a new standard (soon to be published as E3214) that will help classify microorganisms. “The designation of microbe-based products as either genetically modified organisms (GMOs) or not is too simplistic,” said ASTM International member Joseph McAuliffe, senior principal scientist at DuPont Industrial Biosciences. “This…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Pat Picariello, tel +1.610.832.9720; ppicariello@astm.org Release #10804
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ASTM International’s committee on fasteners ( F16 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Kevin Menke, director of engineering, Fastenal, in Winona, Minnesota, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Menke for meritorious and dedicated…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10802
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Rina Singh, Ph.D., former managing director of policy, science, and renewable chemicals in the industrial and environmental section at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) in Washington, D.C., USA, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. Before her work with BIO, Singh had been with Ashland, working in general management positions in technology and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10727
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Kelly Meares, director with Tateho Ozark Technical Ceramics in Webb City, Missouri, USA, was honored with the Robert D. Thompson Memorial Award by the ASTM International committee on temperature measurement ( E20 ). Meares, an ASTM International member since 2005, was recognized for his continuing contributions and dedication to the development of temperature measurement standards and his…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10695
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Today, ASTM International announced the addition of accreditation for the globally-recognized American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) for 17 of its proficiency testing programs. The new accreditations cover programs including: Diesel exhaust fluid, Octane, Polyethylene plastics, Thermoplastics, Stainless steel, Aluminum, Woven fabrics, Knit fabrics, and more. “Labs that turn to…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Program Contact:, John Gallagher, tel +1.610.832.9646; jgallagher@astm.org Release #10673
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Representatives from one of the world’s leading standards organizations will host textile-standards trainings and meet with government and industry leaders in Vietnam Sept. 10-14. The main focus of ASTM International’s “Vietnam Road Show” will be two two-day trainings in Ho Chi Minh City focused on a dozen key test methods, practices, and guides for textiles. In general, these standards support…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10619
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이번, ‘, 베트남로드쇼, ’, 의 가장 핵심인 표준화 설명회는 섬유와 관련한 중요한 실험방법 , 가이드 등을 이틀 간에 걸쳐 설명 드릴 예정입니다 . [9 월 11-12 일 ( 한국어통역 ), 9 월 13-14 일 ( 베트남어통역 )] ASTM International 의 표준은 참석하시는 분들과 관련된 제품의 품질 & 성능을 개선하는데 도움을 줄 수 있을 것입니다 . 본 설명회는 섬유산업과 관련된 모든 분들을 ( 구매 , 실험 , 평가 , 실험실 관리자 및 운영자 ) 위한 것입니다 . 첫 세션은 한국어 통역으로 진행되며 , 주요 참석대상자는 베트남에 기반을 둔 섬유연구소의 관리자급과 제품을 생산하는 기업의 관리자입니다 . 두번째 세션은 베트남어로 통역되며 , 연구소의 실무진 그리고 기업의 근로자가 주 대상입니다 . 강사는…
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ASTM International’s committee on textiles ( D13) will present its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Adi Chehna of Textile Tech Services in Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contribution to developing standards. Chehna will be honored for his recognition of his leadership and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10611
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ASTM International President Katharine Morgan announced that four graduate students each won $10,000 scholarships for their graduate studies in fields where technical standards play a crucial role. This year’s winners were chosen from a competitive pool of 25 applications. “These students will use standards to expand scientific knowledge in a wide range of fields: additive manufacturing,…, , studying materials engineering. He is engaging with topics related to two committees: aerospace and aircraft ( F07 ) and fasteners ( F16 ). Anthony Marletta of Indiana University of Pennsylvania is an aspiring occupational health and safety expert. He plans to help develop standards through the pedestrian/walkway safety and footwear committee ( F13 ). Materials science student Andrew Tonigan of…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10607
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Tyler Olson, engineering manager, materials, with the Fastenal Company, Winona, Minnesota, USA, was recently awarded the 2018 ASTM International James A. Thomas President’s Leadership Award. Katharine Morgan, ASTM International president, presented Olson with the award during standards development meetings last week in San Diego, California. The President’s Leadership Award recognizes…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10559