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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Michael Sadar for his contributions to ASTM’s committee on water (D19). 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. Sadar was recognized for his time as both…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11452
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Today, global standards organization ASTM International launched ASTM Xcellerate™, an emerging technology program focused on strengthening the world’s emerging technology from research to standards. “At ASTM International, we believe standards offer an invaluable platform for global collaboration,” notes Kathie Morgan, ASTM International president. “The ASTM Xcellerate program aims to put…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Xcellerate Contact:, Tessa Sulkes-Llewelyn, tel +1.610.832.9677; tsulkes@astm.org Release #11449 ###
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ASTM International’s exoskeletons and exosuits committee ( F48 ) is developing a proposed standard that will provide a test method for vertical movement of exoskeletons in confined spaces. “The proposed standard will provide a test method for workers who must traverse manholes and other similar confined spaces while wearing an exoskeleton,” says ASTM International member Roger Bostelman. The…
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Registration is now open for the ASTM International Symposium on Microplastics Analytical and Reference Standards – Opportunities to Advance Microplastic Science, to be held June 30, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency Seattle (Washington, USA). The symposium is co-sponsored by ASTM’s committees on water (D19) and plastics (D20) and will be held in conjunction with their June standards development…
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The Symposium on Medical Devices of the Future – What’s Needed for Fatigue, Fracture Resistance, and Durability of Exoskeletons and Exosuits? will be held Nov. 1–2, 2022, at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, New Orleans (Louisiana, USA). The symposium is sponsored by ASTM International’s committees on fatigue and fracture (E08), medical and surgical materials and devices (F04), and exoskeletons and…
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Global standards organization ASTM International launched a new student chapter at UCLan, the University of Central Lancashire, in Lancashire, England. Nearly two dozen UCLan students, faculty, and ASTM representatives recently attended a virtual kickoff to launch and celebrate the new chapter. UCLan Student Chapter members will be ASTM student members and can apply for student project grants and…
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ASTM International’s water committee ( D19 ) is working to reinstate a standard used in the desalination (the removal of salts and other materials) of seawater. The proposed standard ( WK80178 ) will replace a discontinued standard using the Stiff and Davis stability index for reverse osmosis. The Stiff and Davis index is an easy way to calculate calcium carbonate scaling tendencies in brines.…
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Today, ASTM International’s Exo Technology Center of Excellence (ET CoE) debuted a new survey aimed at confirming gaps and opportunities in medical exoskeleton certification, standards, and best practices. Recognizing that medical exoskeletons have the potential to transform physical rehabilitation and patient handling, the ET CoE team is looking for participation from medical practitioners to…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11370 ###
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ASTM International’s water committee ( D19 ) is developing a proposed standard that water quality laboratories will use to help ensure that environmental regulations for water are met. According to ASTM International member Linxi Chen, the proposed standard will provide an early warning prediction from raw source water of disinfection byproducts (DBPs). DBPs are cancer-causing contaminants in…
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ASTM International’s water committee ( D19 ) has approved a new standard that provides an easy and accurate culture method for detecting, Legionella pneumophila, , the primary bacteria responsible for Legionnaires’ disease. Legionnaires’ disease is a potentially lethal pneumonia contracted from the inhalation of, L. pneumophila, bacteria that has been aerosolized by contaminated water sources such as showers, pools and spas, or cooling towers. ASTM International member Jody Frymire notes that more effective water management practices can protect against potential Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks. “Laboratories, building owners, and water treaters can use the new standard to perform routine monitoring of, L. pneumophila, to evaluate whether water management plans are effective in removing the pathogenic bacteria and adequately reducing risk,” says Frymire. The new standard ( D8429 ) describes a method for detecting and quantifying, L. pneumophila, to meet water management requirements. Such requirements are necessary to regularly validate that treatment and control measures are effective in potable and non-potable water associated with industrial, commercial, healthcare, and residential settings. Frymire says the new method is easier to perform and provides faster results than other methods. This effort directly relates to the United…