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Fundamentals of Metrology

2056 Fundamentals of Metrology

Mon, Apr 20 - Fri, Apr 24 2026
The 5-day Fundamentals of Metrology seminar is an intensive course that introduces participants to the concepts of
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2057 Mass Metrology Seminar

Mon, Mar 2 - Fri, Mar 13 2026
The two-week Mass Metrology Seminar is a "hands-on" seminar that incorporates approximately 30 percent lectures and 70
Fundamentals of Metrology

2055 Fundamentals of Metrology

Mon, Jan 26 - Fri, Jan 30 2026
The 5-day Fundamentals of Metrology seminar is an intensive course that introduces participants to the concepts of

NCAL: Data Management

NCAL applies a variety of mechanical test machines and other characterization equipment to material we are researching. To aid our research, we have developed a

Open Access to Research (OAR)

The NIST Open Access to Research (OAR) is a collaborative organizational effort established to support the NIST Plan for Providing Public Access to the Results

NCAL: Octostrain Test Machine

An octostrain (8 tensile arms) test machine is available in the NIST Center for Automotive Lightweighting. By increasing the number of arms from the four used
Tension compresion fixturing with upper and lower loadcells and grips and lateral anti-buckling guides with pneumatic actuators

NCAL: Tension-Compression Test Machine

A uniaxial sheet tension-compression test machine is available in the NIST Center for Automotive Lightweighting. This machine provides additional constraints to
Marciniak Schematic

NCAL: Forming Limit Press

A forming limit press is available in the NIST Center for Automotive Lightweighting. This machine has been designed based on a modified Marciniak punch

Speakers and Panelists Biographies

Speakers and Panelists information in order of appearance following the Agenda Dianne Poster, NIST Dr. Dianne Poster provides more than two...
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