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Gaithersburg

Schematic of the NIST focused lithium ion beam microscope

This FIB Doesn't Lie: New NIST Microscope Sees What Others Can't

May 6, 2014

Microscopes don't exactly lie, but their limitations affect the truths they can tell. For example, when operated in their most typical high-energy modes

Nanotube-Infused Clothing May Protect Against Chemical Weapons

May 6, 2014

Nerve agents are among the world's most feared chemical weapons, but scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have demonstrated a

Photo of a burnt faceplate from a firefighter's gear

NIST Releases 2013 Department of Commerce Technology Transfer Report

May 6, 2014

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released the Department of Commerce's (DOC) 2013 Technology Transfer Report. The annual report

Photograph of the Heidelberg Instruments DWL 2000 Laser Pattern Generator.

NanoFab Tool: Heidelberg Instruments DWL 2000 Laser Pattern Generator

The Heidelberg Instruments DWL 2000 Laser Pattern Generator uses a high resolution laser to expose photoresist with features as small as 700 nm. This system is

Photograph of the ASML PAS5500/275D Stepper.

NanoFab Tool: ASML PAS5500/275D Stepper

The ASML PAS 5500/275D is a high throughput i-line stepper. It utilizes 5X reduction and projection capability with step and repeat to transfer photomask

NCCoE Seeks Vendors to Develop Model IT Asset Management System for Financial Services Companies

May 6, 2014

The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) is seeking collaborators to provide products and technical expertise to create a model, standards-based

NIST DNA Analyst Webinar Series: Probabilistic Genotyping and Software Programs (Part 1)

Wed, May 28 2014

NIST will host a series of free webinars focused on topics of interest to DNA analysts. This four-hour webinar will be

Register Now for NIST Mobile Forensics Workshop and Webcast

May 7, 2014

Registration is now open for the free NIST Mobile Forensics Workshop and Webcast to be held Wednesday, June 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the National

Government Issues R&D Agenda for "Net-Zero" Energy Green Buildings

October 22, 2008

WASHINGTON—Today, the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) released a report describing R&D activities that could decrease use of natural resources

Livestock and Animal Scales

Tue, Jul 8 - Thu, Jul 10 2014

This 3 day seminar will teach students how to properly inspect and test livestock and animal scales, i.e., perform an

NIST Revises Guide to Use of Transport Layer Security (TLS) in Networks

April 30, 2014

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released an update to a document that helps computer administrators maintain the security of

Identity Ecosystem Steering Group (IDESG) 9th Plenary Meeting

Tue, Jun 17 - Thu, Jun 19 2014

On June 17-19, the 9th IDESG Plenary Meeting will be hosted at NIST. In-person and virtual participation is free and

Traceability Assessments for Weights and Measures

Fri, Jun 6 2014

This 2 hour webinar will introduce Metrological Traceability for Weights and Measures officials and directors

OWM and NVLAP Application (Submission) Processes

Wed, Jun 4 2014

This 2 hour webinar is for State Laboratory weights and measures staff to review submission requirements for laboratory

Internal Auditing Best Practices

Thu, Feb 26 2015

This 2 hour webinar will consider internal auditing techniques and best practices that are used by a metrology

Conducting an Effective Management Review

Thu, Feb 12 2015

This 2 hour webinar will introduce the management review process, an important tool used by laboratories to foster

Uncertainty Budgets for SOP 14 (Gravimetric Volume Calibrations)

Fri, Jun 6 2014

This 2 hour webinar will cover Uncertainty Analysis for Gravimetric Volume calibrations and is to enable laboratory

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Newtonian constant of gravitation international consortium

The Newtonian constant of gravitation G is one of the most fundamental constants of classical physics. Recent measurements of G are in disagreement, with

Modeling Methodology for Smart Manufacturing

The key to efficient and effective manufacturing operations is oftentimes knowledge of what will and will not work. In most instances, this knowledge may be

Performance of Emergency Response Robots

Emergency responders risk life and limb interacting with known hazards to protect the public and rescue potential victims during disasters. Bomb technicians

Digital Thread for Smart Manufacturing

The Digital Thread for Smart Manufacturing Systems project will deliver methods and protocols that extend and complete the digital thread for information

Smart Manufacturing Operations Planning and Control Program

The Smart Manufacturing Operations Planning and Control Program will develop and deploy advances in measurement science that enable performance, quality

Service-Oriented Architectures for Smart Manufacturing Project

Manufacturing will be revolutionized by new sensor, data analysis, and information technologies. In particular, manufacturers are using new service-based

The Evolving Smart Grid: What's New in the NIST Framework and Roadmap for Smart Grid Interoperability Standards Draft Release 3.0

Fri, May 2 2014

The primary guiding document for creating the next-generation "smart" energy grid is getting its first major update in

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Gaithersburg

This FIB Doesn't Lie: New NIST Microscope Sees What Others Can't

Nanotube-Infused Clothing May Protect Against Chemical Weapons

NIST Releases 2013 Department of Commerce Technology Transfer Report

NanoFab Tool: Heidelberg Instruments DWL 2000 Laser Pattern Generator

NanoFab Tool: ASML PAS5500/275D Stepper

NCCoE Seeks Vendors to Develop Model IT Asset Management System for Financial Services Companies

NIST DNA Analyst Webinar Series: Probabilistic Genotyping and Software Programs (Part 1)

Register Now for NIST Mobile Forensics Workshop and Webcast

Government Issues R&D Agenda for "Net-Zero" Energy Green Buildings

Livestock and Animal Scales

NIST Revises Guide to Use of Transport Layer Security (TLS) in Networks

Identity Ecosystem Steering Group (IDESG) 9th Plenary Meeting

Traceability Assessments for Weights and Measures

OWM and NVLAP Application (Submission) Processes

Internal Auditing Best Practices

Conducting an Effective Management Review

Uncertainty Budgets for SOP 14 (Gravimetric Volume Calibrations)

Newtonian constant of gravitation international consortium

Modeling Methodology for Smart Manufacturing

Performance of Emergency Response Robots

Digital Thread for Smart Manufacturing

Smart Manufacturing Operations Planning and Control Program

Service-Oriented Architectures for Smart Manufacturing Project

The Evolving Smart Grid: What's New in the NIST Framework and Roadmap for Smart Grid Interoperability Standards Draft Release 3.0

Operations-driven Performance Measurement for Smart Manufacturing Systems

PML Leadership Prominent Throughout Newly Released ITRS

Systems Integration for Additive Manufacturing

NIST Helps Cancer Treatment Drugs Get Past Their Sticking Point

New Online Course Based on NIST Research Highlights Insights on Modern Firefighting

NIST Seeks Applicants to Join Forensic Science Committees