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ASTM International has published the first papers in its new online journal: Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing Systems. Access to papers during the journal’s inaugural year is free (here). “From dozens of submissions, we are pleased to announce the first four published, authored by 20 leading minds in this fast-growing field,” said Dr. Sudarsan Rachuri, the journal’s editor-in-chief who is the…, ASTM International Contact:, Alyssa Conaway, tel. +1.610.832.9620, aconaway@astm.org Release #10272
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Pending approval from its board of directors, ASTM International announced yesterday the launch of a new committee focused on creating technical standards and guidance materials for cannabis and its products and processes. Yesterday, about 60 industry representatives, associations, and others convened at ASTM International’s global headquarters near Philadelphia and decided to create a volunteer…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #10266
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By request from industry, ASTM International will host an organizational meeting to potentially create a new technical committee that develops voluntary consensus standards for cannabis. The no-fee meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 9 a.m. EST at ASTM International’s global headquarters in, West Conshohocken, Pa., USA. Industry stakeholders and others interested in charting a path towards voluntary…, ASTM Cannabis Organizational Meeting:, Feb. 28, 2017, ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA, 19428-2959 USA, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Christine DeJong, tel +1.610.832.9736; cdejong@astm.org Release #10251
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Yesterday, Dr. Sudarsan Rachuri was given the 2016 ASTM International President’s Leadership Award. This recognizes individuals early in their ASTM International career who have significantly advanced the organization's mission through extraordinary accomplishment, example, and vision. Rachuri is serving as Editor-in-Chief of ASTM International’s new journal, Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10176
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Two of the world’s leading organizations in consumer safety have teamed up to host a free workshop Thursday, Oct. 13, in Washington, D.C. For the agenda, click here . Panelists will review data from information and education campaigns that cover various consumer products. These campaigns relate to pool safety, off-road vehicles, window coverings, and other products. Discussions will focus on…, About ICPHSO, Founded in 1993, ICPHSO is the only organization which attracts a global membership of health and safety professionals and meets annually to exchange ideas, share information, and address health and safety concerns affecting all consumers. ICPHSO members represent U.S. and global government agencies, manufacturers, importers, retailers, trade associations, certification/testing laboratories, law…, About ASTM International, Over 12,000 ASTM standards operate globally. Defined and set by us, they improve the lives of millions every day. Combined with our innovative business services, they enhance performance and help everyone have confidence in the things they buy and use – from the toy in a child’s hand to the aircraft overhead. Working across borders, disciplines, and industries we harness the expertise of over 30…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , or Marc Schoem, tel 301.774.3020; mschoem@icphso.org . Release #10173
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John Eichenlaub, chief operating officer at Builders Fence Company, Inc. in Sun Valley, CA., has been named chairman of ASTM International Committee F14 on Fences. Formed in 1973, F14 includes 6 subcommittees that oversee more than 45 standards related to fences, fence systems and related materials used to manufacture them. Eichenlaub has been a member of the committee and ASTM International…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10021
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ASTM International and the Parenteral Drug Association recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding that launches a pilot to streamline efforts and conserve resources as both organizations develop technical guidance for the pharmaceutical industry. Katharine Morgan, executive vice president, ASTM, and Richard M. Johnson, president, PDA, signed the MOU. “The MOU between ASTM International and PDA…, ASTM Committee E55 on Manufacture of Pharmaceutical Products Next Meeting:, April 28-30, 2015, Lisbon, Portugal, Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Christine DeJong, tel +1.610.832.9736; cdejong@astm.org Release #9815 ###
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In order to keep sound that travels beyond the walls of a particular area, such as medical examination rooms and human resources offices from being overheard by unintended listeners, an ASTM subcommittee specializing in speech privacy is at work on a proposed new standard, WK47433, Performance Specification of Electronic Sound Masking When Used in Building Spaces. “Electronic sound masking…, ASTM Committee E33 Next Meeting:, April 27-28, 2015, April committee week, Anaheim, Calif., Technical Contact:, Kenneth P. Roy, Armstrong World Industries, Lancaster, Pa., tel +1.717.396.5700; kproy@armstrong.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kelly Paul, tel +1.610.832.9745; kpaul@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, tel +1.610.832.9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9752
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ASTM Fence Committee Approves New Standards on Ornamental Aluminum Fencing and Polymer Privacy SlatsASTM International Committee F14 on Fences has recently approved two new standards: ASTM F2957 , Specification for Ornamental Aluminum Fence Systems; and ASTM F3000/F3000M , Specification for Polymer Privacy Insert Slats for Chain Link Fabric and Privacy Chain Link Fabric Manufactured Containing Pre-Installed Privacy Slats., Ornamental Aluminum Fence Systems, ASTM F2957 was developed by Subcommittee F14.35 on Architectural Metal Fence Systems. The new standard defines minimum selection criteria and test procedures to ensure product users that an ornamental aluminum fence system has sufficient strength to withstand reasonable loads and forces, and has the appropriate combination of material and organic coating surface protection to withstand effects of…, Polymer Privacy Insert Slats, ASTM F3000/F3000M is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F14.40 on Chain Link Fence and Wire Accessories . ASTM F3000/F3000M covers both inserted slats that are placed into chain link fabric after the fence has been installed as well as slats that are pre-inserted into chain link mesh during the link weaving process. According to William Ullrich, principal, Link Consulting LLC, and an F14…, ASTM Committee F14 Next Meeting:, June 25, 2013, ASTM International Headquarters, West Conshohocken, Pa., Technical Contact:, (ASTM F2957) Larry Burkholder, Digger Specialties Inc., Bremen, Ind., Phone: 574-546-5999; lburkholder@diggerspecialties.com; (ASTM F3000/F3000M) William Ullrich, Link Consulting LLC, Annapolis, Md., Phone: 410-849-2610; bullrich.link@comcast.net , ASTM Staff Contact:, Thomas O’Toole, Phone: 610-832-9739; totoole@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9375
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ASTM International Committee E55 on Manufacture of Pharmaceutical Products is currently developing a proposed standard that will document a set of process steps that can reproducibly inactivate or remove any potential retrovirus in new biological products, particularly antibodies and antibody-like compounds. The proposed standard, ASTM WK39883 , Practice for Process of Inactivation of Enveloped…, ASTM Committee E55 Next Meeting:, April 9-11, 2013, Genzyme-A Sanofi Company, Haverhill, Suffolk, United Kingdom, Technical Contact:, John Schreffler, Ph.D., Morphotek Inc., Exton, Pa., Phone: 610-423-6557; jschreffler@morphotek.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Christine DeJong, Phone: 610-832-9736; cdejong@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9327