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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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Two of the world’s leading safety-standards developers are joining forces to help the growing number of public safety professionals who want to use drones – also known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) – to help protect and save lives. Today, the National Fire Protection Association and ASTM International signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support a joint working group (JWG) of about two…, Standard for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Used for Public Safety Operations, ). According to Morgan and Pauley, the group would serve as a key resource for various global efforts related to drone standardization., 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 innovative services to improve lives… Helping our world work better. www.astm.org , About NFPA, Founded in 1896, NFPA is a global, nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. The association delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering the…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org and Lorraine Carli, tel +1.617.984.7275; publicaffairs@nfpa.org , MOU / Joint Working Group Contacts:, Christine DeJong, tel +1.610.832.9736; cdejong@astm.org and Curt Floyd, cfloyd@nfpa.org Release #10527
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The Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) has launched a program to certify respirators that police officers and other non-firefighting emergency services personnel can use. The program certifies the equipment to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1986-2017 Standard on Respiratory Protection Equipment for Tactical and Technical Operations. Specifically, the program will certify a self-…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , SEI Contact:, Patricia Gleason, tel +1.703.442.5732; pgleason@seinet.org Release #10420
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ASTM International, one of the world’s largest standards developers, will host an organizational meeting to potentially launch a new group that creates technical standards for human exoskeletons. This fast-growing area includes wearable robots and other mechanisms that enhance human strength and provide other capabilities. New exoskeleton standards could support cutting-edge industrial, military…, Exoskeleton Standards Organizational Meeting:, Sept. 14, 2017, ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA, 19428-2959 USA, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Participant Contact:, Christine DeJong, tel +1.610.832.9736; cdejong@astm.org R elease #10366
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Yesterday, ASTM International and NCSL International, two global organizations whose members share an interest in metrology, signed a memorandum of understanding. Metrology, the science of measurement, is a field that cuts across many industries represented by ASTM International’s 145 technical committees. The MOU was signed at ASTM International’s global headquarters during the meeting of its…
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A new ASTM International subcommittee on reliability (E11.40) is developing a standard (WK58249, Guide for Reliability) that will support reliability and risk analysis. The new subcommittee is part of ASTM International’s committee on quality and statistics ( E11 ). “Reliability means quality over time, and many industries need reliability estimates and analysis of materials, components, and…, ASTM Committee E11 on Quality and Statistics Next Meeting:, April 19-21, 2017, ASTM International Headquarters, West Conshohocken, Pa., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Stephen N. Luko, UTC Aerospace Systems, Windsor Locks, Conn., tel +1.860.654.3447; stephen.luko@hs.utc.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org R elease #10298
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Charles J. Wilson, independent consultant in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, USA, has received the Frank W. Reinhart Award from ASTM International Committee on Fasteners ( F16 ). A member of ASTM since 1984, Wilson was specifically recognized for his outstanding contributions to the standardization of terminology for the fastener industry. In 2001, the committee honored Wilson with the Fred F.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10234
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D. Thomas Marsh, president and CEO of Centrotrade Minerals and Metals Inc. in Chesapeake, Virginia, USA, has started his term as 2017 chairman of the ASTM International board of directors. ASTM International’s board is made up of 25 leaders from a broad variety of companies, associations, and government bodies worldwide. In addition to Centrotrade, this includes organizations such as the Copper…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10229
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Last week, the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) – a subsidiary of ASTM International – introduced a new board of directors for 2017. “We are excited to welcome such an esteemed group of individuals to SEI,” said SEI President, Patricia Gleason. “We look forward to their guidance as we continue to develop and expand our testing and certification programs over the coming year.” Joining the board…, SEI Media Contact:, Dan Bergels, tel. +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10199
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ASTM International Subcommittee F16.96 on Bolting Technology and the Industrial Fastener Institute are co-sponsoring a meeting to reintroduce the subcommittee to interested engineers and technologists. The meeting will take place November 7, 2016 at the Industrial Fasteners Institute, Independence, Ohio. The program will include a short business meeting format along with several technical…, Meeting Information:, Monday, November 7, 2016; 1:00-5:30 pm, Industrial Fasteners Institute, 6363 Oak Tree Blvd., Independence Ohio, Technical Contact:, Joseph Barron, tel +1.757.688.8026; b.j.barron@hii-nns.com, Staff Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, tel +1.610.832.9694; jrodgers@astm.org Release #10177