
In the coming decades, technological innovation is poised to transform medical care. Health monitoring devices are becoming more portable, providing more information to aid in diagnosis and decision-making. Robotics-aided surgeries are on the rise, enabling surgeons to perform surgeries remotely and with greater precision, consistency, and dexterity. Medical exoskeletons, emerging technologies for medical imaging and diagnosis, nanorobotics, and 3D printing of implants and medical supplies can reduce waste and improve patient care. In all of these areas, ASTM is developing standards worthy of each new life-saving breakthrough.
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ASTM’s Journal of Testing and Evaluation covers properties of various medical tools, devices, and fabrics.
ASTM medical-related technical committees meet throughout the year, both in-person and virtually. All with an interest in standards development are welcome to attend. Pre-registration is required.
We also offer a host of symposium and workshops with medical industry experts from all over the world.
Visit our meetings page to search by committee or keyword to find an upcoming industry event.

