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Hany Demian, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s standards executive, will receive the 2018 Robert J. Painter Award which honors a standards leader who has given outstanding service in any field. The award will be jointly given by ASTM International and the Society for Standards Professionals (SES) at the SES annual conference in August in Nashville, Tennessee (USA). ASTM International and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10609
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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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ASTM International’s committee on medical and surgical materials and devices (F04) approved a new guide that seeks to improve the cleaning of medical devices. The standard provides methods for simulated soiling of reusable medical devices for the purpose of improving cleaning instructions. The guide (F3293) offers methods for how to identify clinically relevant areas of the device to soil, time…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kathleen Chalfin, tel +1.610.832.610-8329717; kchalfin@astm.org Release #10572
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ASTM International’s committee on medical and surgical materials and devices ( F04 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Dr. William M. Mihalko, University of Tennessee and the Campbell Clinic, Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. …, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10562
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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
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Michael J. Brisson, technical advisor with the Savannah River National Laboratory, Aiken, South Carolina, USA, was honored with the Moyer D. Thomas Award from ASTM International’s committee on air quality ( D22 ). Brisson was recognized for his excellence in all levels of committee leadership including six years as chair and for his leadership in many technical areas including beryllium analysis…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10548
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Andrew F. Oberta, asbestos consultant with The Environmental Consultancy, Austin, Texas, USA, was honored with the Moyer D. Thomas Award from ASTM International’s committee on Air Quality ( D22 ). Oberta was recognized for his outstanding productivity in developing standards and his sage training perspective within the group on sampling and analysis of asbestos. Oberta has been a member of ASTM…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10544
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Terry O. Woods, Ph.D., leader of the Solid Mechanics Laboratory at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) in Silver Spring Maryland, USA, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. CDRH focuses on ensuring that patients and providers have access to safe and effective medical devices and radiation-emitting products…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10459
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After receiving inquiries from industry and academia, ASTM International announced today that it is extending deadlines by one week for letters-of-intent and full proposals for a new center of excellence in additive manufacturing. Many interested parties throughout the world have asked for more time to respond to the RFP. “We are receiving a strong and enthusiastic response to our request for…
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A new ASTM International standard covers a high- strength alloy that could be used for cardiovascular stents as well as trauma, spinal, and face-related surgical implants. “This powder-metallurgy alloy has a good combination of high strength and high ductility when compared to other metallic implant materials,” said ASTM International member John Disegi, a consultant at Advanced Biomaterial…, Standardization News, magazine. Also see this overview: Standards for Healthcare Services, Products, and Technology To purchase standards, contact customer relations (tel +1.877.909.ASTM; sales@astm.org )., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kathleen Chalfin, tel +1.610.832.9717; kchalfin@astm.org