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There are several ways to collaborate with our National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Additive Manufacturing (AM) team. While...

Universal Microscopy Standards

Microscopy methods for semiconductor manufacturing currently lack the traceability and absolute accuracy that is critical for characterizing future processes

Additive Manufacturing General Research

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Additive Manufacturing (AM) team doesn't require formal agreements in order to...

NIST CTL Contributes to National Spectrum Research and Development Plan Priorities

October 31, 2024

On November 13, 2023, President Biden recognized radio frequency spectrum as one of the nation's most critical natural resources, calling for a modernized

Additive Manufacturing Publications

The National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Material Measurement Laboratory's (MML) Additive Manufacturing (AM) program...

Additive Manufacturing Consortia

Summary The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has and participates in various additive manufacturing (AM) consortia. To...

Additive Manufacturing Formal Agreements

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Additive Manufacturing (AM) holds formal agreements to work with federal and non...

ACMD Seminar: Interfacial Flows Driven by Solute Concentration Gradients in Complex Fluids

Brian McKenzie Ph.D. Candidate, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, 3:00-4:00 PM ET (1:00-2...

In-Situ RF Emissions Metrology

We aim to advance and demonstrate state-of-the-art methods for collecting and characterizing received radio frequency (RF) emissions from the perspective and

Diagram showing traditional and open ran topology

Open RAN Interoperability

Manufacturers and operators of Open RAN technology encounter several challenges when deploying the new design. The primary challenge is integrating systems from

NIST Broadens Collaboration with BIPM to Enhance Voltage Standards

October 24, 2024

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has expanded its comparison program with the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM) and the

Evaluation of 2D and WBG Material Quality Toward Device Reliability

Electronics manufacturers are always looking for transformative materials for future electronics. Two-dimensional (2D) and wide band gap (WBG) materials are

Melissa Midzor Named Director of NIST’s Communications Technology Laboratory

November 18, 2024

The lab focuses on advancing communications technology through research and development in core network technologies, next-generation wireless systems, public

Our Team

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Additive Manufacturing (AM) Team is comprised of three laboratories: Engineering...

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Smart New Laser Technology Can Monitor Greenhouse Gases Faster, More Sensitively

October 9, 2024

New laser technology, known as free-form dual-comb spectroscopy, quickly measures gases of interest by homing in on the most information-rich parts of a sample.