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New and Improved Spectroscopic Reference Data Volume Available from NIST

July 3, 1996

A new edition of a widely cited reference volume of spectroscopic data is now available from the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Atomic...

NIST, Industry Partners to Develop Specifications for Public Key Infrastructure

July 9, 1996

In an effort to support U.S. industry in a global information marketplace, the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology is joining...

NIST Semiconductor Research Advances Industry's Goals

July 15, 1996

Twenty-three semiconductor research projects are advancing efforts to provide key measurements labeled as critical by the industry for the production of next...

2014 Woodington Award - James Olthoff

Nominees for the Woodington Award are to have exhibited noteworthy professional achievement in the Metrology field. Nominees are to have warranted national or international recognition and acceptance as Metrology professionals who consistently...

Compliance FAQs: NIST IT Security Validation Program

This content last updated 07/03/2024. (Note: Content may not be the most current.) Does NIST certify IT systems, products, or modules? What...

Compliance FAQs: Made in the USA

This content last updated 11/15/2019. (Note: Content may not be the most current.) What are the requirements for labeling a product Made in...

Compliance Frequently Asked Questions

This Compliance Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in this section are not comprehensive. Rather, this section contains the most frequently...

Lab Accreditation Group Offers a "Vision" for a Simplified System to Improve Trade

July 16, 1996

A "vision" for U.S. laboratory accreditation in the 21st century has been developed that defines an improved national system that could eliminate duplication of...

Accuracy of High-Altitude Sensing Instruments Gets Lift with New NIST Facility

July 23, 1996

A new calibration facility at the National Institute of Standards and Technology will boost the accuracy of remote sensing instruments used in global warming...

Quality Experts Needed For 1997 Baldrige Award

July 26, 1996

The Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking leading business, education, health care and quality experts to serve on the...

NIST To Fund Chicago Manufacturing Center

August 1, 1996

The Clinton Administration today announced that the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology will provide $3.5 million in funding...

NIST To Fund Connecticut Manufacturing Extension Center

August 1, 1996

The Clinton Administration today announced that the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology will provide $1.4 million in funding...

NIST To Fund Mid-America Manufacturing Technology Center

August 1, 1996

The Clinton Administration today announced that the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology will provide $2 million in funding for...

Report On Federal Materials R&D; Programs Now Available Online

August 1, 1996

The federal government has invested in materials research and development for nearly a century, providing a foundation for many of today's commercial and...

SSL Visionary Award

Ohno was cited, "for contributions to the field of color science," as it applied to SSL measurement, color perception, and the development of industry consensus standards. The citation went on to say, "Yoshi is active in numerous lighting technical...

1999 William A. Wildhack Award - Norman Belecki

A physicist from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Belecki was honored for his 29 years of service in support of electrical measurements, standards, and traceability in support US industry, academia, and government metrology...

2014 William A. Wildhack Award - Carol Hockert

Carol's history of involvement with NCSLI includes an impressive list of leadership positions including: Member of the Accreditation Resources Committee; Twin Cities Section Coordinator, 1996 to 1999; Region 11 Coordinator, 2000; Board of Reviewers...

Curated Kaspersky Hash Set - 2017

NIST has made available a curated release of National Software Reference Library (NSRL) Reference Data Set (RDS) metadata and file hashes in...

2010 PECASE - Ian Spielman

Ian B. Spielman, NIST physicist and a fellow at the NIST-University of Maryland Joint Quantum Institute, uses highly controlled ultracold atoms, trapped in crystals of laser light, to create quantum materials that shed light on problems in solid...

2010 PECASE - Daniel Hussey

Daniel S. Hussey specializes in applying and extending the technique of neutron imaging at the NIST Center for Neutron Research.

NIST Supports Middle Eastern Efforts to Harmonize Standards and Create a Regional Marketplace

August 9, 1996

Four of the participating entities in the Middle East peace process, Egypt, Israel, Jordan and the Palestinian Authority will meet this fall to continue efforts...

NIST, Private Sector Experts to Team with Egyptian Counterparts on Standards and Metrology

August 9, 1996

Officials from Egypt and the United States are working together to foster cooperation in standards and metrology activities in support of a major governmental...

NIST Model Eyed as Standard for Managing Manufacturing Resources

August 21, 1996

Helping manufacturers select the right combination of tools for production jobs is one of several key applications being eyed for a computer model recently...

NIST To Fund Miami Valley Manufacturing Extension Center

August 22, 1996

The Clinton Administration today announced that the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology will provide $850,000 in funding for...

Nine Companies Selected For Baldrige Quality Award Site Visits

August 26, 1996

Teams of quality experts will visit nine companies starting Sept. 2, 1996, as part of the application process for the 1996 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality...

Manufacturing Extension Network Now Offering Services In All 50 States, Puerto Rico

September 5, 1996

The Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology today announced 18 awards for new or expanded manufacturing extension programs as part...

NIST To Fund Delaware Manufacturing Alliance

September 20, 1996

The Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology will provide $450,000 in funding for the Delaware Manufacturing Alliance, U.S. Under...

Medical Device Community Teams with NIST to Identify Best Wear-Resistant Materials for Implants

September 25, 1996

Six manufacturers of orthopedic medical devices are joining the National Institute of Standards and Technology in a cooperative effort to identify the best test...

IEEE Technical Award - Darine Haddad

For technical leadership in constructing the NIST watt balance and leading a measurement campaign to determine Planck’s constant to 34 parts in 1,000,000,000. In the record time of 5 years, Dr. Haddad assembled an apparatus that can realize the unit...

2014 PECASE - Gretchen Campbell

A Fellow of the NIST/University of Maryland Joint Quantum Institute, Gretchen Campbell was recognized for pioneering research in "atomtronics" that proved the feasibility of technological applications in this new field by demonstrating the first...

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