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The synthetic turf industry has been plagued with drainage performance issues for many years. Huge demand has driven the industry to grow and, as more systems have been built, the potential for issues grows. With pricing competition and inexperience being factors, how well a field system drains needs to be addressed in a consistent manner. This challenge has now been addressed with the…
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Three-dimensional laser scanning is a maturing technology that holds great promise for capturing highly accurate information about an object or scene by collecting millions of dense measurements very quickly. ASTM International Committee E57 on 3D Imaging Systems is developing new standards for this technology, including ASTM E2807 , Specification for 3D Imaging Data Exchange, Version 1.0. ASTM…
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Previously known as Committee E35 on Pesticides and Alternative Control Methods, E35 is now titled Committee on Pesticides, Antimicrobials and Alternative Control Methods to include reference to development of methods for testing efficacy of antimicrobial formulations. E35’s new name will provide industry with a better understanding of the complete scope and focus of the committee. In addition,…
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A new task group within ASTM Committee E57 on 3D Imaging Systems plans to develop standards on position and orientation (pose) determination that could help increase productivity and enhance the global competitiveness of the U.S. manufacturing industry. The task group, under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E57.02 on Test Methods, is currently working on its first proposed new standard, ASTM…
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As the use of antimicrobial agents in both medical and consumer settings continues to grow, there is real concern that targeted and peripheral microbial populations will develop survival strategies that would make them harder to eradicate when found in disease or spoilage situations. According to J. Stephen Richards, a research fellow at Johnson & Johnson and a member of ASTM International…, ASTM Committee E35 Next Meeting:, April 11-14, 2011, April Committee Week, Anaheim, Calif., Technical Contact:, J. Stephen Richards, Johnson & Johnson, Skillman, N.J., Phone: 908-874-1424; srichar5@its.jnj.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, Phone: 610-832-9694; jrodgers@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8778
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New Test Methods Cover Time-Kill Procedure, Palmar Hand Contamination Method, Subcommittee E35.15 on Antimicrobial Agents, part of ASTM International Committee E35 on Pesticides and Alternative Control Agents, has recently approved two new standards that will primarily be used by manufacturers of hand soaps and contract testing laboratories. The first of these standards, ASTM E2783 , Test Method for Assessment of Antimicrobial Activity for Water Miscible Compounds Using a…, ASTM Committee E35 Next Meeting:, April 11-14, 2011, April Committee Week, Anaheim, Calif., Technical Contact:, Andrea Waggoner, Henkel Consumer Goods Inc., Scottsdale, Ariz., Phone: 480-754-6242; andrea.waggoner@us.henkel.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, Phone: 610-832-9694; jrodgers@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8769
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Three-dimensional laser scanning is an emerging technology that holds great promise for capturing dimensionally accurate information about an object or scene by collecting millions of dense measurements very quickly. ASTM International Committee E57 on 3D Imaging Systems is developing new standards for this technology, including ASTM E2761, Specification for 3D Imaging Data Exchange. ASTM E2761,…
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Subcommittee F08.28 on Equestrian Services was formed in November 2009 and is part of ASTM International Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities. F08.28 is seeking input from equestrian trackmen and horsemen who are interested in improving the performance, uniformity and safety of equestrian surfaces, beginning with the development of the following three proposed standards. Once approved…, ASTM WK29881, Use of an Impact Analyzer to Evaluate Turfgrass Tracks Used for Horse Racing, According to Michael DePew, consulting agronomist/soil scientist, Environmental Technical Services LLC, and an F08 member, there is a need for tools for turf track evaluations that have a consistent methodology for application throughout the equestrian industry. “ ASTM WK29881 will be an evaluation tool that is intended to provide a track superintendent some of the information necessary to…, ASTM WK29879, Guide for the Laboratory Evaluation of Dirt Track Soil Material Used for Horse Racing, The purpose of ASTM WK29879 is to standardize the types of tests performed when a racing facility submits a soil sample for evaluation. The proposed standard will also cover the format of reports that result from soil tests. “A variety of soil laboratories (agronomic and engineering labs) are used to evaluate soil samples for dirt tracks,” says DePew. “Having consistent track soil evaluations…, ASTM WK27877, Terminology Relating to Thoroughbred Horse Racing Surfaces, The proposed new terminology standard will “allow track persons to communicate track surfaces/components on a consistent basis and on an ‘apples to apples’ basis,” says DePew, who also notes that ASTM WK27877 will help to reduce the use of varying terms in the equestrian industry. For more information on becoming an ASTM member, visit www.astm.org/JOIN ., ASTM Committee F08 Next Meeting:, Nov 17-19, November Committee Week, San Antonio, Texas, Technical Contact:, Michael DePew, Environmental Technical Services LLC, Tekonsha, Mich., Phone: 517-767-4507; proturf@hotmail.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Christine Basile, Phone: 610-832-9728; cbasile@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8697/Sept2010
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A new standard developed specifically for the evaluation of hand sanitizers has been approved by ASTM International Committee E35 on Pesticides and Alternative Control Agents. The new standard, ASTM E2755 , Test Method for Determining the Bacteria-Eliminating Effectiveness of Hand Sanitizer Formulations Using Hands of Adults, was developed by a task group within Subcommittee E35.15 on…
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A new ASTM International standard can now be used to set strength requirements for condition 0 bicycle frames. Condition 0 bicycles, typically referred to as sidewalk bikes, are designed for young children riding under the supervision of an adult. The new standard, ASTM F2843 , Specification for Condition 0 Bicycle Frames, was developed by Subcommittee F08.10 on Bicycles, part of ASTM…