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'Superfit' Greatly Reduces Major Source Of CMM Errors

February 27, 1996

Researchers at the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology have developed a computer model that greatly increases the accuracy of...

2008 APS Fellow - Glenn Solomon

For extensive contributions to the study of quantum optics with quantum dots.

2008 APS Fellow - James (Trey) Porto

For seminal studies of ultra-cold atoms in optical lattices with applications to quantum information, many-body physics, and condensed matter models, and for the invention of optical lattice techniques including a super-lattice for patterned loading...

NIST Expands Veel PC Program on Spectral Data for Transient Molecules

March 4, 1996

A major resource for physical scientists, environmental researchers, combustion engineers, and others in science and industry seeking a better understanding of...

Advances in Sprinkler and Water Mist Fire Suppression Systems Tested

March 12, 1996

Firefighters and fire researchers today witnessed demonstrations of prototype fire sprinkler and water mist systems with the potential to suppress home fires...

2008 APS Fellow - Jeffrey Nico

In recognition of his contributions and leadership in precision measurements and fundamental symmetry tests using cold neutrons, and his contributions to radiochemical determinations of the p-p fusion solar neutrino flux.

2009 APS Fellow - Thomas Gentile

For his extensive contributions to diverse precision measurements, particularly in the development of neutron spin filters using polarized 3He and in the application of polarized 3He to precision measurements in neutron science.

Standards Expert Joins U.S. Embassy In Mexico City

March 26, 1996

The Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology has recommended Henry V. Oppermann to the U.S. Commercial Service for the position of...

2010 APS Fellow - John Kasianowicz

For his pioneering contributions to the field of biophysics including the detection, identification, characterization and quantification of biological and chemical polymers, and for the development of a new method for protein structure determination.

2010 APS Fellow - Muhammad Arif

For pioneering contributions in neutron interferometry, imaging and detection, with applications ranging from precise measurements of neutron scattering lengths to the imaging of flows in hydrogen fuel cells.

Sixteen Awards Will Help MEP Centers Nationwide Improve Services To Smaller Manufacturers

April 17, 1996

Sixteen awards announced today by the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology will help build the core capabilities of centers...

Ian Spielman Named 2012 APS Fellow

For innovative and pioneering work in quantum phenomena at the intersection of atomic and condensed matter physics, using quantum simulation with ultracold atoms, including the use of optical interactions to create artificial electromagnetic fields...

Engine Fuels Law to be Changed to Protect Consumers from False Claims

April 19, 1996

Weights and measures officials in the National Conference on Weights and Measures are expected to adopt revisions to the Uniform Engine Fuels, Petroleum...

Brandt Named to Quality Award Board of Overseers

April 22, 1996

William K. Brandt, managing partner of Impact Planning Group, Greenwich, Conn., and an adjunct professor of marketing at Columbia University, has been appointed...

Manufacturing Assistance Now Just a Phone Call or Click Away

April 22, 1996

Whether it's dialing an easy-to-remember telephone number or clicking a mouse to surf the Internet, small and medium-sized manufacturers looking for assistance...

29 U.S. Businesses Try for the Nation's Top Award for Business Excellence, Quality Achievement

April 26, 1996

Twenty-nine U.S. companies, including 13 large manufacturers, six service companies and 10 small businesses, have submitted applications for the 1996 Malcolm...

Stephan Schlamminger Named 2015 APS Fellow

For a precision measurement of the Newtonian constant of Gravitation G and a precision measurement of the Planck constant h.

2015 APS Fellow - Gretchen Campbell

For pioneering contributions to the study of superfluidity in atomic-gas Bose-Einstein condensates using ring-shaped condensates.

NIST Seeks Proposals For New Manufacturing Extension Centers

May 6, 1996

The Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology announced in today's Federal Register that it is inviting not-for-profit organizations...

1996 NVLAP Directory Lists Test And Calibration Labs Meeting International Standards

May 8, 1996

To help improve U.S. trade, the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program at the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology...

NIST To Fund Georgia Manufacturing Extension Alliance

June 14, 1996

Washington—The Clinton Administration today announced that the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology will provide $3.8 million in...

Electronic Materials Group Urges Greater Industry/Government Cooperation On R&D; Efforts

June 24, 1996

In an effort to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. electronics industry, materials and electronics experts from industry, government and universities met...

Three States Receive Grants as Step to Build Manufacturing Extension Programs

June 25, 1996

The Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology today announced four cost-shared grants to build manufacturing assistance and...

NIST To Fund Southwestern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center

June 26, 1996

Washington—The Clinton Administration today announced that the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology will provide $1.6 million in...

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

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Compliance FAQs: Made in the USA

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