A new campaign strengthens ASTM's commitment to serving as the global leader in smart manufacturing standards. Approximately 5,300 experts and 1,500 companies from 65 countries are already involved in creating ASTM standards that support additive manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, nanotechnology, automation technology and related fields. Submit a paper to our new journal, Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing Systems, and make sure to read the latest special issue of Standardization News magazine, with lots of smart manufacturing content.

New Standards Activity - Human Resource Management

At the request of the Society for Human Resource Management, ASTM will host an organizational meeting on Dec. 14 to explore standards development in human resource management. The meeting's purpose will be to chart a potential path toward a standardization program in this area. All interested parties are welcome to attend. Register here. More

ASTM Training Program Awarded New Accreditation

ASTM has been awarded the prestigious Accredited Provider status by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Accredited Providers are the only organizations approved to offer IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs). The accreditation confirms ASTM's role in offering the highest quality continuing education and training programs in areas like petroleum, the environment and construction. Check out our upcoming training courses in the calendar. More

Come See ASTM at Greenbuild in Washington

ASTM will have a strong presence at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. Known as the premier event for sustainable building, the conference takes place Nov. 17-19 in Washington, D.C. In addition to our two display booths, ASTM and the International Code Council will host officials from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Standardization Organization (GSO). GSO includes the national standards bodies of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen. Attendees are invited to visit our booths #3301 and #3308 to learn more about ASTM's work in this sector. More

Do You Have the Free ASTM App for Committee Week?

Are you headed to Committee Week? Before you go, download the free ASTM Mobile App and eliminate the need to carry extra papers. It has meeting schedules, venue information and directions, hotel floor plans, local dining and attractions and more. Visit mobilepp.astm.org.

Engineering Students - Apply Now for WISE Internship

ASTM sponsors an intern in the Washington Internships for Students of Engineering program, a nine-week summer session in Washington, D.C., for undergraduate engineering students. Ranked as one of the best internship opportunities in the U.S. by the Princeton Review, it allows students to learn how engineers can contribute to legislative and public policy decisions. The deadline to apply for the 2016 program is Dec. 31. Apply here.

Free Online Training for Members

ASTM offers free one-hour online training for all members. Upcoming courses include New Member Orientation and Training (Dec. 1); Balloting and Handling Negative Votes (Nov. 10); Developing and Revising an ASTM Standard (Nov. 10, Dec. 2); and more.

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE NEWS

Lubricants

A new Committee D02 test method determines the amount of fuel present in an in-service lubricant line, helping improve the safety of large equipment in various industries. More

Oil Spills

Committee F20's new standard will help oil spill responders evaluate the stability of water-in-oil mixtures. More

Concrete Pipes

A new Committee C13 standard will support the sustainability and resiliency of synthetic-fiber concrete pipes that can be used underground. More

Cleaning Metals

Manufacturers of steel products such as wires, springs and cables will be the most likely users of a new Committee A05 standard to clean and coat metals. More

Nondestructive Testing

Committee E07's latest standard provides a method for measuring emission characteristics of ultraviolet lamps used in nondestructive testing. More

Concrete in Buildings

A proposed Committee E06 standard will be used to provide an accurate assessment in surface irregularities and serviceability of concrete. More

GLOBAL NOTES

Quality Assurance for Sustainable Construction Materials Conference

ASTM and the GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) are joint supporters of the 3rd Annual Quality Assurance for Sustainable Construction Materials Conference and Workshop. It will be held Dec. 15-16 in Dubai. View the full program and register here.

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