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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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ASTM International and SpaceTEC Partners, Inc., two leading organizations in aerospace and aviation, will jointly work to help certify aircraft maintenance technicians and other aerospace workers through a new memorandum of understanding. The MOU was recently signed at ASTM International’s global headquarters by SPI’s executive director, Steve Kane, and ASTM International president, Katharine…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Tim Brooke, tel +1.610.832.2959; tbrooke@astm.org, SpaceTEC Contact:, Carolyn Parise, tel +1.321.730.1020; carolynparise@spacetec.org R elease #10333
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Allison E. Fraser, materials and science engineering graduate at Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA, has received the Noah A. Kahn Award from ASTM International’s Committee on Nondestructive Testing ( E07 ). The committee recognized Fraser for her outstanding leadership and record in the field of metallurgical engineering. She recently graduated from Lehigh University with a bachelor…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10334
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A new guide will help assess competencies of avionics professionals who work with airplane technologies and who want to gain certification as Aircraft Electronics Technicians (AETs). This is the first standard released by ASTM International’s young committee on aerospace personnel (F46). The group formed in 2015 to help meet the growing need for skilled technicians and broadly-accepted…, Media Contact:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Kristy Straiton, tel. +1.610.832.9640; kstraiton@astm.org, NCATT Contact:, Nicholas Matarangas, tel. +1.610.832.9503; nmatarangas@astm.org Release #10309
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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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Heute gab die Europäische Agentur für Flugsicherheit (EASA) das Resultat langjähriger Bemühungen bekannt, die eine Neufassung der europäischen Zertifizierungsspezifikationen für viele Arten von kleineren Flugzeugen (CS-23) zum Inhalt hatten. Im Ergebnis werden einvernehmlich verhandelte Standards, die von Organisationen wie der ASTM entwickelt wurden, eine stärkere Rolle zur Feststellung der…, Medienanfragen:, Nate Osburn, Tel. +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org , Büro Brüssel von ASTM International:, Sara Gobbi, Tel. +32.(0)2.8405127; sgobbi@astm.org
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Today, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) announced the culmination of a years-long effort to rewrite European certification specifications for many types of smaller aeroplanes (CS-23). As a result, consensus-based standards developed by organizations such as ASTM International will play a stronger role in determining compliance and airworthiness. The new rules are effective Aug. 15. The…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, ASTM International Brussels Office:, Sara Gobbi, tel +32.(0)2.8405127; sgobbi@astm.org R elease #10296
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La European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) anunció hoy la culminación de años de esfuerzos para re-escribir las especificaciones del certificado europeo de numerosos tipos de aviones pequeños (CS-23). Como resultado, los estándares basados en un consenso de organizaciones como ASTM International desempeñarán un papel destacado en determinar la compatibilidad y condiciones de navegabilidad. Las…, Consultas para medios:, Nate Osburn, teléfono +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Oficina de Bruselas de ASTM International:, Sara Gobbi, teléfono +32.(0)2.8405127; sgobbi@astm.org
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Aujourd'hui, l'Agence européenne de sécurité aérienne (AESA) a annoncé l'aboutissement d'un effort de longues années de réécrire les spécifications de certification européenne pour de nombreux types d'avions plus petits (CS-23). Par conséquent, les normes consensuelles élaborées par des organismes, tels que l'ASTM International, joueront un rôle plus important pour déterminer la conformité et la…, Requêtes médiatiques:, Nate Osburn, tél. +1.610.832.9603 ; nosburn@astm.org , Bureau de l'ASTM International Bruxelles:, Sara Gobbi, tél. +32.(0)2.8405127 ; sgobbi@astm.org