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A new ASTM International standard will allow users to grow a standardized bacterial biofilm that can be used in the efficacy evaluation of antimicrobial disinfectants. The new standard (soon to be published as E3161) was developed by the ASTM International committee on pesticides, antimicrobials, and alternative control agents ( E35 ). According to committee members, bacteria may grow and…, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, or, Staphylococcus aureus, biofilm that can be used to evaluate the efficacy of antimicrobial disinfectants. To purchase standards, contact ASTM International customer relations (tel +1.877.909.ASTM; sales@astm.org) ., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #10554
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A first-of-its-kind ASTM International guide outlines the many test methods used to evaluate the effectiveness of antifungal-treated articles. While other standards have been developed for antimicrobial-treated articles, the new guide is the first of its kind to focus solely on antifungal test methods, according to member Daniel Price, the director of microbiology at Interface Inc. He says that…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #10525
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A new ASTM International standard will help measure the effectiveness of antimicrobial agents at preventing biofilms, which are thin films of bacteria that adhere to textiles and other products. The test method will show a treated material’s resistance to microbial colonization and subsequent biofilm formation relative to an untreated (control) sample. The standard is specifically designed to…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #10522
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A new ASTM International standard will help calibrate a device that measures the friction of tires on highways. The new standard ( E3145 ) was developed by ASTM International’s committee on vehicle-pavement systems ( E17 ). Several years ago, this committee created a standard that measures friction using a dynamic-friction or “DF” tester. This new standard helps calibrate DF testers to ensure…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, David Lee, tel +1.610.832.9681; dlee@astm.org Release #10492
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Robin Tallon, Project Manager with The Transtec Group, Inc., Austin, Texas, USA, was honored with the Tilton E. Shelburne Memorial Award from ASTM International’s committee on vehicle-pavement systems ( E17 ). The award, named for former chairman Tilton E. Shelburne, is given for the recognition of outstanding work related to the stimulation of research, dissemination of knowledge, and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10465
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ASTM International’s committee on vehicle-pavement systems ( E17 ) has presented Dr. George Chang, PE, director of research, Transtec Group, in Austin, Texas, USA, with the Billard-Stubstad Award. The E17 committee recognized Dr. Chang for his many years of exemplary technical, practical, and administrative contributions to the pavement engineering community through the standard development…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10353
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Hironari Abe, president of Nippo Sangyo Co., LTD, in Kokubunji, Japan, has received the Tilton E. Shelburne Memorial Award from ASTM International Committee on Vehicle – Pavement Systems ( E17 ). A member of ASTM since 1992, Abe was specifically recognized for his outstanding work, stimulation of research, dissemination of knowledge, and the development of principles, techniques, and standards…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10310
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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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ASTM International’s Committee on Pesticides, Antimicrobials, and Alternative Control Agents ( E35 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Syed A. Sattar, professor emeritus of microbiology, University of Ottawa, Ontario. 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 R elease #10303
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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