Update
ASTM International’s robotics, automation, and autonomous systems committee (F45) has proposed a new standard practice on inducing workpiece disturbances in mobile manipulators.   The standard, designated WK92144, provides guidelines for… more
Industry sectors:
Manufacturing

Update
ASTM International’s paint and related coatings, materials, and applications committee is developing a proposed standard that focuses on the recalibration of pXRF analyzers using new paint samples that have known concentrations of lead, improving… more
Industry sectors:
Metals & Materials

Update
ASTM International’s cannabis committee (D37) has approved two complimentary standards that address quality management systems (QMS) and good manufacturing practices (GMPs).   New standard D8556 provides a concise set of QMS requirements that… more
Industry sectors:
Cannabis

Features
One of the enduring images of the COVID-19 years was the sight of dozens of large cargo ships idling offshore near Long Beach, California. This vital port, along with many others around the world, was dealing with major logistical bottlenecks even… more
Industry sectors:
Manufacturing, Transportation

Update
ASTM International’s robotics, automation, and autonomous systems committee (F45) has approved the formation of a new subcommittee on applications (F45.07). The subcommittee is a response to the expanding use of robotics and automation throughout… more
Industry sectors:
Manufacturing

Update
Proposed standard practices focusing on the measurement of mobile manipulator performance and recording the workpiece test configuration are being developed by ASTM International’s robotics, automation, and autonomous systems committee (F45). The… more
Industry sectors:
Manufacturing, Quality