Proposed Robotics Standard Will Cover Mobile Manipulator Performance
ASTM International’s robotics, automation, and autonomous systems committee (F45) is developing a standard on mobile manipulator performance for static/indexed tasks.
New ASTM International Standard Covers Sediment for Stormwater Testing
ASTM International’s stormwater control measures committee (E64) has developed a new standard on characteristics of sediments used in laboratory performance testing of stormwater treatment devices.
New ASTM International Standard Supports Unmanned Ground Vehicles
A new ASTM International standard will provide specifications for objects used in testing automatic, automated, or autonomous unmanned ground vehicles (A-UGVs).
New Cannabis Standard Supports Supplier Management
ASTM International’s cannabis committee (D37) has developed a new practice for supplier lifecycle management.
Proposed Composites Material Standard Will Support Bolted Joint Testing
ASTM International’s composite materials committee (D30) is developing a proposed standard that will help define the test methods and specimens that should be used for bolted joint related properties. Many composite structures
New Environmental Assessment Standard Supports Stakeholder Engagement
ASTM International’s environmental assessment, risk management and corrective action committee (E50) has approved a new standard for stakeholder engagement on environmental risk management and climate.
New ASTM International Group to Develop Standards for Adult Sexual Products
ASTM International’s consumer products committee (F15) has approved a new subcommittee to develop standards for adult sexual products.
ASTM International Launches Activity on Digital Information in the Supply Chain
ASTM International’s board of directors recently approved the creation of a new technical committee on digital information in the supply chain. The new committee (F49) will develop recommended frameworks, standards, best practices, and guides related to the sharing and use of digital information across the supply chain.
Proposed Aviation Standard Supports Hybrid-Electric Powerplant Design
A newly proposed standard from ASTM International’s aircraft systems committee (F39) will cover the design of hybrid-electric powerplants and engines.
Proposed Standard Will Help Farmers Analyze Soil Using Electromagnetic Sensors
ASTM International’s soil and rock committee (D18) is developing a proposed standard that will provide guidance on analyzing soil for nutrients using hyperspectral sensors.