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John M. Kurdziel, chief engineer with Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., Hilliard, Ohio, USA, was honored with the Frank W. Reinhart & Henry “Butch” Kuhlman Award from ASTM International’s committee on plastic piping systems ( F17 ). Kurdziel was recognized for faithful and significant contributions in furthering the cause of sound and effective plastic piping standardization. Kurdziel, an…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10547
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ASTM International’s committee on plastic piping systems ( F17 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to White G. Jee of Sasol Chemicals North America LLC, in Houston, Texas, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Jee for outstanding…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10539
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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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ASTM International’s committee on driverless automatic guided industrial vehicles ( F45 ) has approved its first four standards. These standards provide consensus terminology as well as initial test methods and practices that will help manufacturers measure performance, including specific tasks for vehicles. Organizers say this technical foundation will support industry growth. “Automatic guided…, Standardization News, magazine, ., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Karen Murphy, tel +1.610.832.9525; kmurphy@astm.org Release #10455
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A proposed ASTM International standard aims to use best practices to prevent contamination in manufacturing polyethylene pipe and fittings. The proposed standard ( WK56697 ) is being developed by ASTM International’s committee on plastic piping systems ( F17 ). According to ASTM International member Eugene Palermo, manufacturers could use the standard to prevent contamination from virgin resin,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #10426
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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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Proposed standard WK58343, Specification for Cold-Expansion Fittings with PEX Compression Sleeves for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing, is currently being developed by ASTM International’s committee on plastic piping systems ( F17 ). The standard would help support fittings and sleeves for PEX piping systems capable of high pressures and temperatures. The new cold-expansion fittings and PEX…, ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems Next Meeting:, Nov. 13-16, 2017, November Committee Week, Atlanta, Ga., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, David Nickelson, Rehau Construction LLC, Leesburg, Va., tel +1.703.777.5255; david.nickelson@rehau.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org R elease #10301
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After two successful pilots, ASTM International, a global standards organization, is expanding its Emerging Professionals program . The program will provide free airfare and lodging this year for up to 24 participants to attend a leadership development workshop held during an ASTM International conference – “committee week” – where technical experts in their industries create and revise…, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10276
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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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Yesterday, Dr. Sudarsan Rachuri was given the 2016 ASTM International President’s Leadership Award. This recognizes individuals early in their ASTM International career who have significantly advanced the organization's mission through extraordinary accomplishment, example, and vision. Rachuri is serving as Editor-in-Chief of ASTM International’s new journal, Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10176