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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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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the 2024 Award of Merit – to N. Randy Rainwater for his contributions to ASTM’s soil and rock committee ( D18 ). 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. Rainwater was recognized for…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11879 ###
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ASTM International’s soil and rock committee ( D18 ) has presented its A. Ivan Johnson Outstanding Achievement Award to Rune Dyvik, consultant for the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI). The award was presented to Dyvik in recognition of outstanding and significant contributions to the soil and rock committee. Highlights of his work at ASTM include service as chair of subcommittees on…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11866 ###
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Recently, ASTM International’s Exo Technology Center of Excellence debuted its new podcast, The Following Seas , produced in collaboration with the United States Navy’s Office of Naval Research. The podcast is hosted by ET CoE staff Bill Billotte and Nora Nimmerichter. It will consist of 24 podcasts annually over three years, highlighting various innovative technologies and their real-world…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Nora Nimmerichter, tel +1.610.832.9815; nnimmerichter@astm.org Release #11855 ###
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A suite of proposed standards will address glycol-water and non-water based coolants. ASTM International’s engine coolants committee ( D15 ) approved two glycol- based standards for Fuel Cell Electric (FCEV) and Electric Vehicles (EV). In addition, the Committee is developing two standards for non-aqueous coolants for use in EVs. The newly approved glycol-based coolant standard D8565 is for use…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Ashley Wiand , tel +1.610.832.9551 ; awiand@astm.org Release #11850 ###
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ASTM International’s engine coolants and related fluids committee ( D15 ) has approved a new test method that will be used to determine common organic additives in engine coolants. The new standard ( D8567 ) describes how high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) is used to analyze engine coolants for azoles and organic acids, which can affect performance. According to Henry Owusu, chair of…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Ashley Wiand, tel +1.610.832.9551; awiand@astm.org Release #11831 ###
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ASTM International’s exoskeletons and exosuits committee ( F48 ) is developing a proposed standard that will provide guidance for maintaining exoskeletons. According to ASTM member Matthew Dickinson, the proposed standard ( WK89778 ) will be focused on assisting end-users of exoskeletons. “Given its pivotal role in augmenting the capabilities of workers, establishing a procedural framework…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Nora Nimmerichter, tel +1.610.832.9815; nnimmerichter@astm.org Release #11824 ###
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ASTM International’s exoskeletons and exosuits committee ( F48 ) has approved a new standard that will help determine how exoskeletons can assist workers returning to work after an injury or illness. The new standard ( F3579 ) will discuss the potential benefits and risks of exoskeletons when used by workers during the return-to-work (RTW) process, and provide guidance to anyone considering…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Nora Nimmerichter, tel +1.610.832.9815; nnimmerichter@astm.org Release #11821 ###
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Papers are invited for ASTM International’s Workshop on Battery Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicle Cooling Systems and Coolant , to be held, Oct. 9, 2024, , in Orlando, FL. The event is sponsored by ASTM International’s engine coolants and related fluids committee ( D15 ) and will be held in conjunction with the committee’s standards development meetings. Presentations will focus on such topics as cooling systems, test methodologies, and components and coolants used in battery and fuel cell applications. Others may include: Cooling system overview…, June 15, 2024, . The workshop co-chairs can be reached by email: Mary Ranger ( mary.ranger@cci-corporation.com ) and William Huff ( william.huff@atmus.com ). For full information about this workshop, including the range of topics, please visit: https://go.astm.org/vehicle-cooling-systems-workshop https://go.astm.org/vehicle-cooling-systems-workshop ., Symposia Operations Contact:, Tammy Schane tel+1.610.832.9522, symposia@astm.org Release #11808 ###
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ASTM International’s soil and rock committee ( D18 ) has presented its A. Ivan Johnson Outstanding Achievement Award to N. Randy Rainwater, senior engineer/consultant at S&ME, Inc. The award was presented in recognition of outstanding and significant contributions to the soil and rock committee. An ASTM International member since 2006, the committee has previously honored Rainwater with two…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11800 ###