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Registration is open for ASTM International’s Second Symposium on Detection Limits in Air Quality and Environmental Measurements, to be held October 19-21, 2022 at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel (Louisiana, USA). The event is sponsored by ASTM committee D22 on air quality, in conjunction with the committee’s October standards development meetings. The objective of the symposium will be to…, Symposia Operations Contact:, Jennifer Buono tel+1.610.832.9698, symposia@astm.org Release #11515 ###
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A new ASTM International standard ( F3578 ) will help to evaluate the effect of exoskeletons on fall risk due to stumbling. The new standard is a product of ASTM’s Exo Technology Center of Excellence ’s Research to Standards efforts. “Exoskeletons are wearable devices to help reduce disabilities, prevent musculoskeletal injuries, and improve well-being,” says ASTM International member Karl Zelik…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Nora Nimmerichter, tel +1.610.832.9815; nnimmerichter@astm.org Release #11494 ###
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ASTM International announced today the Journal of Testing and Evaluation, the organization’s flagship journal, received an increased 2021 impact factor rating of 1.333, up 5.5% from the previous year. The impact factor is calculated each year by Clarivate Analytics and given to journals that appear in their database, Science Citation Index. Launched in 1973, the journal is a multi-disciplinary…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11472 ###
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Frank Ehrenfeld for his contributions to ASTM’s air quality committee (D22). 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. Ehrenfeld was recognized for his…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11455 ###
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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 presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Martin Harper for his contributions to ASTM’s air quality committee (D22). 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. Harper was recognized for his prolific body of…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11446 ###, ,
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ASTM International’s consumer products committee (F15), presented the Consumer Award to Rachel Weintraub, legislative director and general counsel with the Consumer Federation of America (Washington, D.C., USA). An ASTM International member since 2002, Weintraub was recognized for her deep commitment and unwavering advocacy of the consumer voice in the development of standards to promote consumer…, ., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11442 ###
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Hugh Martin for his contributions to ASTM’s air quality committee (D22). 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. Hugh Martin has contributed immensely to ASTM…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11433 ###
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Brian Grochal, director of product safety and quality at BARK (New York, New York, USA) was awarded the 2022 James A. Thomas President’s Leadership Award. The President’s Leadership Award recognizes individuals early in their ASTM International career who have significantly advanced ASTM’s mission through extraordinary accomplishment, example, and vision. The award is given in honor of James. A.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11422 ###
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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…