The latest news, technical committee updates, events, and announcements for October 2023.

HEADLINES

Third Webinar in ASTM's 125th Anniversary Series Now Available

"How Standards Help Governments and Emerging Economies," the third webinar our 125th Anniversary Series, is now available to watch. Hear four key ASTM volunteer members discuss their organization’s use of ASTM standards and the significant impact they’ve had on their respective industries. Watch now.

ASTM Receives Award from ARM Institute

ASTM has been awarded funding from the ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute to develop a roadmap for guidance and adoption of advanced robotics technologies. Learn more.

Identifying PFAS and Aluminum Contamination in Water

From PFAS and aluminum to many other substances, ASTM International’s committee on water (D19) is working to identify and remediate contaminants in our water. Read feature article.

New Student Chapter Launched

ASTM has launched its fourth student chapter at Florida Institute of Technology (FIT). It is a joint venture between FIT and ASTM’s additive manufacturing technologies committee. Learn more.

ASTM Signs MoU with 3DFIA

ASTM has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South Korea-based 3D Fusion Industry Association (3DFIA). This collaboration aims to strengthen and foster international collaboration between ASTM and the additive manufacturing industry in South Korea. Click here for more information.

Thermal Measurements Committee Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Standards developed by the committee on thermal measurements (E37) – marking its 50th anniversary this year – are critically important and used across so many different industries. Learn more.

AWARDS

ASTM’s concrete pipe committee has presented the Award of Merit to Corey Haeder. Click here for details.

COMMITTEE WEEKS

October 2023 Committee Week
Oct 29 - Nov 3, Washington.D.C.

November 2023 Committee Week
Nov 5-10, Washington, D.C.

December 2023 Committee Week
Dec 3-8, Washington, D.C.

D02 December 2023 Committee Week
Dec. 3-8, New Orleans, LA

For more information, visit
member.astm.org/meeting

SYMPOSIA, WEBINARS AND WORKSHOPS

Symposium on Contaminants in the Cannabis and Hemp Industry and Their Impact on Consumer Safety
Oct 10-12, VIRTUAL

Workshop on Decarbonization: A Gap Analysis of LCA Standards for Industry
Oct 10-11, VIRTUAL

Seminar on Digital Information in the Supply Chain: Bridging the Gaps
Nov 1, Washington, D.C. and VIRTUAL (Hybrid event)

Workshop on the Seven Habits for Highly Effective Standards Development
Nov 2, Washington, D.C.

TRAINING SCHEDULE

Understanding Test Method Precision, Bias, ILS Design, Statistical Quality Control Charts
Oct 9, Galveston Island, TX

Phase I & Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Processes
Oct 10-12, Austin, TX

Gasoline: Specifications, Testing, and Technology
Oct 16-20, VIRTUAL

Introduction to Corrective Action, Preventative Action, CAPA, for the Cannabis Industry
Oct 17, VIRTUAL

Phase I Environmental Site Assessments: 1-Day
Oct 17, VIRTUAL

Hardness Testing: Best Practices Covering Theory, Operation, and Various Hardness Testing Applications
Oct 19-20, Horsham, PA
 
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Practices For Commercial Real Estate: Phase I Site Assessment & Transaction Screen
Oct 24-25, Providence, RI

Building Energy Performance and Improvement Evaluation
Oct 29-30, Washington, D.C.

Environmental Liabilities
Oct 30, Washington, D.C.

Statistics in ASTM Standard Test Method Development, Application and Quality Assurance
Oct 30 - Nov 3, VIRTUAL

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Practices For Commercial Real Estate: Phase I Site Assessment & Transaction Screen
Nov 2-3, Washington, D.C.

Property Conditions Assessments
Nov 2-3, Washington, D.C.

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE NEWS

Non-destructive Testing

A proposed standard will guide the process of electrical conductivity tests for verification of heat treatment of aluminum alloys [More].

Reactive and Refractory Metals and Alloys

A new standard will provide specifications for isotropic pure molybdenum [More].

Robotics, Automation, and Autonomous Systems

The committee is seeking participation in the development of proposed standards for testing and recording assembly capabilities of robot systems [More].

GLOBAL NOTES

Global Cooperation Department Launches New Web Pages

Packed with information about in-residence training programs, online training, our Memorandum of Understanding Program, international partners, and more, new web pages from the Global Cooperation Department will serve to further ASTM's mission and show our commitment to worldwide standards development.

Visit go.astm.org/global to learn more.

PUBLICATIONS

Advances in Accelerated Testing and Predictive Methods in Creep, Fatigue, and Environmental Cracking

Radiation Embrittlement Trend Curves and Equations and Their Use for RPV Integrity Evaluations

Testing Rubber Products for Performance

Surfactants and Detergents: Chemistry and Applications

Helping our world work better

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