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Update
Chrome Thickness Testing Covered in New Standard
ASTM International’s metallic and inorganic coatings committee (B08) has developed a standard (B1026) on measurement of chromium and chromium alloy thickness.   According to Mark Schario, ASTM member and chief technology officer for surface… more
Industry sectors:
Environment

Update
PFAS in Air Is the Focus of New Standard Guide ASTM D8560
A new ASTM International standard (D8560) will help to determine the presence of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the indoor air environment. ASTM’s air quality committee (D22) developed the new standard. According to ASTM member Dustin… more
Industry sectors:
Chemicals, Safety

Features
PFAS Remediation in Soil and Biosolids
In recent decades, global awareness of synthetic chemicals like PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and their impact on humans and animals has grown considerably. Found in everything from personal-care products, food packaging, and nonstick… more
Industry sectors:
Environment

Features
The Next Era of Medical Devices – New Issue
Can we 3D print organs? While that question might sound like the stuff of a science fiction novel, each day brings us nearer to a future where the answer could be a definite yes. Additive manufacturing (AM) – commonly referred to as 3D printing –… more
Industry sectors:
Medical

Features
The 10 Most-Read Features of 2023
This is the season of year-end lists: The New York Times Top Books; Billboard’s Top 10 Singles; even Apple’s Most Popular Podcast list – all making their way across the internet and smartphone screens everywhere. However, few are as hotly… more
Industry sectors:
Quality