Medical and surgical materials and devices committee (F04) is working on a proposed standard on locking mechanisms for locking plate and screw systems. The systems described in the proposed standard aid in the healing of bone fractures.
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ASTM's James Olshefsky (2nd from left), head of global outreach at ASTM International, participated alongside several international experts yesterday at the ABNT - Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas Workshop entitled “Circular Economy and Climate Change: A Call from the Planet”. Olshefsky's presentation focused on the use of scorecards and standards to facilitate climate change adaptation.
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Efforts to responsibly reduce the environmental impact of concrete production are bearing fruit. New and updated standards are playing a key role. Learn more by reading "New Cementitious Materials Aid in the Quest for Net-Zero," a new feature from the May / June issue of STANDARDIZATION NEWS." https://lnkd.in/e7As8G85 #concrete #cement #cementiousmaterials #building #construction #netzero
New Cementitious Materials Aid in the Quest for Net-Zero | ASTM Standardization News
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A major new report from ASTM International highlights the impactful role that standards play in supporting global innovation trends. The Standardization Impact Report (SIR) serves to showcase the direct links between these emerging technologies and the work of several key ASTM committees. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gHmaK7gi #standards #standardization #standardsdevelopment #innovation #emergingtechnologies #technology #globalbusiness #industry #advancingstandards #transformingmarkets
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Look back with Kathie Morgan, former president — and now advisor to the new president of ASTM International, Andy Kireta — as she reflects on her time at ASTM.
When you spend 40 years with an organization, it is life changing – in small, big, fun, serious, and perhaps obscure ways. Here, I share my thoughts on one of my life's great privileges – to have been a part of the wonderful community that is ASTM International
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ASTM's additive manufacturing technologies committee is developing a suite of proposed standards that will be used for quality assurance and quality control of materials and components used for additive construction with cementitious materials.
3D Printed Concrete Standards | Standardization News
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Today marked new ASTM President Andy Kireta’s first official day at ASTM. Day one of many. We look forward to this new chapter in ASTM’s rich, 126-year history. In photo, Kireta (at head of table) — with president's office and senior staff — finishes up a full day of meetings.
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Environmental assessment, risk management and corrective action committee (E50) has developed a new standard guide for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosure related to climate and community.
Environmental, Social, and Governance Disclosures | ASTM Standardization News
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ASTM is proud to support International Code Council's 2024 Building Safety Month — an international campaign celebrated in May to raise awareness about building safety. #buildingsafetymonth2024 #BuildingSafety365 #buildingsafety
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