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A new ASTM International subcommittee will focus on the process of lyophilization, often referred to as freeze-drying, in the pharmaceutical industry. The group (E55.05) will be part of the committee on pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products (E55). The Advanced Lyophilization Technology Hub (LyoHub), a group of manufacturers, researchers, and others in the pharmaceutical and food…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Travis Murdock, tel +1.610.832.9826; tmurdock@astm.org Release #10500
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Today, ASTM International, one of the world’s leading developers of technical standards, released a white paper entitled, “Standards Development: Enabling Manufacturing Innovation and Accelerating Commercialization.” The free paper provides a high-level vision for optimal partnership and interaction between the global standardization and innovation communities. In particular, it emphasizes how…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org , Innovation Initiatives Contact:, Brian Meincke, tel +1.610.832.9613; bmeincke@astm.org Release #10499
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Jess M. Waller, project scientist, teammate principle at the NASA-JSC White Sands Test Facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA, was honored with the Charles W. Briggs Award from ASTM International’s committee on nondestructive testing ( E07 ). An ASTM International member since 1998, the committee honored Waller for continuous and outstanding contributions to the work of the committee on…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10497
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Theodore “Ted” J. Wierzbanowski, retired, of Punta Gorda, Florida, USA, was honored with the Laurence R. “Nuke” Newcome Award from ASTM International’s committee on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) ( F38 ). Wierzbanowski, who joined ASTM International in 2010, was recognized for his distinguished contributions to the advancement of UAS in civil aviation. He has previously been honored with the…, About ASTM International, Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM International positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of life. We integrate consensus standards – developed with our international membership of volunteer technical experts – and innovate services to improve lives… Helping our world work better. , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10470
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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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ASTM International’s committee on unmanned aircraft systems ( F38 ) held a successful meeting at Virginia Tech last week that included significant progress in standards development and live demonstrations. “Industry leaders and users in the drone community attended this meeting, and they made huge strides in launching new efforts, advancing existing efforts, and revising standards that were…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Mary Mikolajewski, tel +1.610.832.9678; mmikolajewski@astm.org Release #10428
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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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George Rhodes, president of Precious Metals Imaging, in Corrales, New Mexico, USA, has received the Charles J. Briggs Award from ASTM International Committee on Nondestructive Testing ( E07 ). A member of ASTM since 1995, Rhodes was recognized for his continuous and outstanding contributions to the work of the committee. Rhodes, is an expert in nondestructive methods with an emphasis on defect…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10258
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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