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The article presents several service industries that sought the assistance of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) to meet their standardization requirements as of July 2016. Among the industries are tourism, hospitality, and entertainment. Also cited are the ASTM standards on amusement rides, food service equipment, and sustainable manufacturing.

The article focuses on the role of standards for the encouragement of the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) also known as drone aircrafts. Topics discussed include views of Philip Kenul, vice chairman of ASTM Committee F38, on unmanned aircraft systems; notions of Theodore Wierzbanowski, chairman of Committee F38, on the unmanned devices used by the U.S. military; and issue of the policy statement by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on the use of small UAS.

The article reports on the Johnson Conference on Asbestos organized by the Committee D22 on Air Quality of the standards organization ASTM International annually since 1986. It highlights the focus of the event including identification and quantification of asbestos, laboratory accreditation program for asbestos standards and case studies of asbestos occurrence, remediation and contamination. It states that the 2014 Johnson Conference will be held on July 21-25, 2014 in Burlington, Vermont.

The article focuses on a new subcommittee formed at STM International. The new subcommittee E60.13 is been tasked with developing standards for sustainable manufacturing processes. These will help in minimizing wastes and maximizing resources. According to Amy Costello, committee member the aim of the subcommittee is to develop international standards to help in benchmarking the progress in different manufacturing plants.

The article focuses on the ASTM Committee B05 on Copper and Copper Alloys and standards related to copper. It says that Committee B05, originally part of Committee B02 on Nonferrous Metals and Alloys, develops test methods and creates standards including B5 for copper refinery shapes, B16 for free-cutting brass rod and bar, and B36 specification for brass sheet and strip. It adds that Committee B05, which also focuses on health benefits of copper, has strong ties with other organizations.

The article focuses on the ASTM International Committee E44 on Solar, Geothermal and Other Alternative Energy Sources. It states that the main focus of the Committee E44 is on the conversion of solar renewable energy into useable form on its 2009 research that led to the creation of its subcommittee E44.20 on Glass for Solar Applications. U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) says that buildings will save energy and make its own supply to be among the cost-effective building that uses zero-energy.

The article discusses the formation of the ASTM International's Subcommittee E36.80 on Personnel Performance Testing and Assessment to address standards for job capability tests. The E36.80 process started when the Performance Testing Council (PTC) began a proposal process, communicating a few organizations for input. Members of the subcommittee have developed WK25593 which will offer guidance for performance test developers.

The article discusses the ASTM International's F2761 standard for health facilities in the U.S. It explores the provisions and regulations of the standard which address safety requirements for equipment in an integrated clinical environment (ICE), and it also provide the missing framework to create an error-resistant patient care setting. Dr. Julian M. Goldman, explains the significance of the standard in facilitating innovation in health care facilities and to improve patient care.

The article reports on the standards for biodegradable and biobased plastics outlined by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International. It highlights the standards embedded at ASTM's Subcommittee D20.96 on biobased plastic products. Ramani Narayan, a professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science in Michigan State University in East Lansing, says that standards make a major impact to develop products that can be supported by scientific data.

The article offers information about the operations and functions of ASTM International Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices in achieving and contributing to the development of internationally recognized standards for amusement park safety. Committee F24 Chair James Seay, president and owner of Premier Rides says that F24 has a role in providing consensus standards as blueprint for safe practices in the amusement industry.

The article discusses the application of the ASTM International's F33 standards on detention and correctional facilities in the design and construction of a 3,000-bed prison in Oman. The ASTM F33 standards have been used to strengthen prison security and have become the minimum requirement in the determination of electronics security and detention equipment for the facility.

Features Kent von Maubeuge, director of marketing for Bentofix Geosynthetic Clay Liners and Secudrain Geosynthetic Drainage Products for Germany-based Naue Fasertechnik GmbH & Co. and a member of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Details of how von Maubeuge started collecting minerals; Sources of the minerals in his collection; Educational background; His activities as a member of ASTM.

Profiles Arthur Dodge, chairman of Dodge-Regupol Inc., a cork, cork/rubber and recycled rubber materials producer based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Career highlights; Educational background; Family background; Benefits that he has gained from his service in the U.S. Army.

Provides information on research scientist with the state of New York Department of Health's Environmental Laboratory approval Program, James Webber. Interest of Webber in birdwatching; Information on membership of Webber at New York Falconers Association.