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Nanomanufacturing Meeting to Chart Research Needs

September 14, 2006

Experts in manufacturing processes, measurement science and tools, and computational methods will meet Oct. 17-19, 2006, in Gaithersburg, Md., to set research

Cement Characteristics by Direct Phase Assessment

Worldwide, cement/concrete development and utilization represent significant measurable fractions of national GDP's. Over-reliance on dated modes of assessing

SED Consulting Program

The Statistical Engineering Division seeks opportunities to collaborate with NIST staff on research projects where optimal experiment design, statistical

Gaithersburg Group

The Gaithersburg Group of the Statistical Engineering Division focuses on collaborations with NIST scientists in the Gaithersburg, Maryland, campus.

NIST to Frame the Magna Carta

August 17, 2010

Fabrication specialists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are joining forces with conservators at the National Archives and Records

MEP ExporTech: Supporting Manufacturing Growth Through Export

August 17, 2010

For the past four years, the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), along with the U.S. Commercial Service

NIST Technology Called Upon to Clean Up Chernobyl Disaster Site

August 17, 2010

A modified version of the RoboCrane®, a unique floating platform developed by manufacturing research engineers at the National Institute of Standards and

From Hydrogen Fuel Stations to Bean Counters, NIST Weights and Measures Works to Meet Market Needs

August 17, 2010

State regulators, meter manufacturers and hydrogen gas producers concerned with developing markets for hydrogen fuel; farmers seeking to more precisely plan

NIST Publishes Approved Testing Procedures for Electronic Health Records

August 17, 2010

In efforts to help the nation's health care industry make the transition to the digital age in an effective and meaningful fashion, the National Institute of

ERCC to Begin Test Rounds for Final RNA Reference Set

September 14, 2006

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in cooperation with the External RNA Controls Consortium (ERCC), has awarded a contract to

New Fact Sheet Addresses Questions on WTC Report

August 31, 2006

When the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released the final report in October 2005 from its technical investigation of the fires and

October Summit to Focus on Healthcare Technology

August 31, 2006

Americans are living longer than ever. As the senior population grows over the coming years, increasing the quality of healthcare while reducing costs will

Meeting to Examine Industry Impact of Chemical Controls

August 31, 2006

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has co-organized with U.S. industry a workshop to address the increasing pressure on manufacturers

Manufacturing Robotics Testbed

The NIST manufacturing robotics test bed consists of several labs located in three buildings on the main NIST campus. Combined, these serve as a resource for

NIST Budget Request Proposes 7.3 Percent Increase in Funding

February 16, 2010

The fiscal year (FY) 2011 budget request for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) submitted to Congress proposes a funding level of $918.9

Calibrations and Special Tests for Dimensional Metrology

The primary mission of the Dimensional Metrology Group is to provide US industry with practical access to the unit of length through high...

The Production Systems Group supports the missions of the Engineering Laboratory and the Intelligent Systems Division by conducting research and development in the areas of measurement methods, models, instrumentation, sensors, and data to improve scientific understanding and control of

6th Annual IT Security Automation Conference

Mon, Sep 27 - Wed, Sep 29 2010

See the Conference Flyer: http://scap.nist.gov/events/2010/ITSAC_flyer_2010.pdf The 6th Annual IT Security Automation

How-To Guide for Removing Data from Storage Media

August 31, 2006

Before ditching or donating that used computer, CD or other data-storage media, sensitive or personal information should be properly "sanitized," according to a

Workshops Address How to Avoid Progressive Collapse

August 31, 2006

The 1995 bombing that triggered the collapse of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Okla., first raised concerns in the United States about

NIST Launches New Competition for Research Facility Construction Grants

March 2, 2010

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has opened a new competition for grants for the construction of new or expanded scientific research

Putting Search and Rescue Robots Through Their Paces

August 17, 2006

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, is

New Web Database Improves Access to Ionic Liquid Data

August 17, 2006

Chemical engineers and others designing "green" industrial processes using new ionic liquid solvents now have an important new resource, an on-line database of

Beware the Dim Laser Pointer: NIST Researchers Measure High Infrared Power Levels from Some Green Lasers

August 3, 2010

Green laser pointers have become a popular consumer item, delivering light that's brighter to the eye than red lasers, but stories have circulated on the Web

NIST Nanofluidic 'Multi-tool' Separates and Sizes Nanoparticles

August 3, 2010

A wrench or a screwdriver of a single size is useful for some jobs, but for a more complicated project, you need a set of tools of different sizes. Following

New NIST Report Advises: Securing Critical Computer Systems Begins at the Beginning

August 3, 2010

Nothing beats the feeling of starting up a new computer – be it a laptop, desktop or a major, custom-designed computing system. A new system is a blank slate

NIST Seeks New Members for Nine Advisory Committees

August 3, 2010

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is requesting nominations of qualified individuals for its nine existing Federal Advisory Committees

Commerce Department Seeks Comments on Cybersecurity and Its Impact on Innovation

August 3, 2010

The Commerce Department has published a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) on "Cybersecurity, Innovation, and Internet Policy." The department seeks comments from all

Cybersecurity, Innovation and the Internet Economy

July 27, 2010

A comprehensive review of the nexus between cybersecurity challenges in the commercial sector and innovation in the Internet economy that is being conducted by

photo of two men using a smart phone voice translation system

Breaking the Language Barrier: NIST Tests Afghan Language Translation Devices for U.S. Troops

July 21, 2010

At dusk, a car stops at a checkpoint in Afghanistan. It is a tense moment for all. Because an interpreter is not available, U.S. Marines use hand gestures to

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