Digital information in the supply chain committee (F49) is developing a standard guide for using the #blockchain to authenticate and trace certificates of authenticity (COAs) and confirm good-standing #farming practices. Will help ensure transparency. go.astm.org/44go4Ev

Improve efficiency. optimize your capabilities. Grow your business. Stay competitive in the #laboratory industry. From test methods and training to #ProficiencyTesting and data management, we provide integrated products and solutions for #labs . go.astm.org/46wKT6L

In the standards-setting process, #consumers provide an important perspective of how #products and services are really used. Learn more about ASTM and #ConsumerProducts by visiting go.astm.org/consumer

A new #beach #umbrella anchor specification seeks to address known hazards. ASTM F3681 responds to scientific testing on how to safely anchor and secure beach #umbrella s in the sand. go.astm.org/49Cso1U

The May/June issue of Standardization News brings some of the many ASTM efforts happening around the globe, including an MoU with Federation of International Hemp Organizations and how ASTM staff participated in United Nations Commission of Women Event. go.astm.org/44BemwB

ASTM's #exoskeletons and #exosuits committee (F48) is developing a standard that offers a systematic approach to testing focused on verifying the safety and effectiveness of exoskeletons used in manual #labor . go.astm.org/4bxwKJ7

'We're in good hands.' Here's a brief message from Bill Griese, 2024 Chair of the ASTM Board of Directors, on ASTM's new president, Andy Kireta. Andy Kireta #standards #standards development #helpingourworldworkbetter #leadership #ASTMproud

A new standard provides clear specifications for front-mounted child #bicycle carriers, located between the rider and #handlebars of a #bike . #childsafety #consumerproducts See go.astm.org/3y4H4d5

#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 . go.astm.org/3uO92bS

New standards for coating technologies are helping to ensure the integrity of structures from #buildings to #aircraft to #bridges – and more. See 'Standards for #Electroplating : Turning the Screw' from the latest STANDARDIZATION NEWS. go.astm.org/4b2YmWF

Key standard related to #environmental site assessment for #forest land or rural #property has been revised Meant for use by #attorneys , #consultants , #RealEstate professionals, and more to assess the environmental condition of forestland or rural property go.astm.org/3JTeJsS

A new #beach #umbrella anchor specification seeks to address known hazards. ASTM F3681 responds to scientific testing on how to safely anchor and secure beach #umbrella s in the sand. go.astm.org/49Cso1U

Commercial #spaceflight committee has approved a new standard that will be used to help classify #spacecraft types. Will be useful to space launch and reentry vehicle manufacturers and #spaceports that are planning new facilities, support for new vehicles. go.astm.org/3OyjR8A

At the @ASTMintl Annual Business Meeting earlier today, it was a pleasure to share the stage with @ASTMintl's Board Chair Bill Griese as he shared not only ASTM's great work over the past year, but also the exciting things still to come in 2024.

A new ASTM International test method would cover how gas #chromatography and pulse discharge #helium #ionization detector can be used to detect #gases in #hydrogen #fuel . go.astm.org/3PzEOjR

At today's Annual Business Meeting in Philadelphia, PA, Andy Kireta Andy Kireta addressed a packed room of members, passing the mic to Board Chair Bill Griese who announced the release of the 2023 ASTM Annual Report go.astm.org/resolve and discussed ASTM's 2024 initiatives.

#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 . go.astm.org/3uO92bS

That's a perfect first post, Andy. To all ASTM staff, members, partners, and customers, please consider following Andy Kireta.

Principles of #resilience are a key part of the world today. Here is how resilient systems can strengthen our response to natural #disasters , #fires , and more. go.astm.org/48PTYbz

ASTM's #exoskeleton s and #exosuits committee (F48) has approved a new standard that will help determine how an #exoskeleton can assist #workers returning to work after an #injury or #illness . go.astm.org/4bcBgfZ