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Patenting Inventions from the Labs

June 15, 2022

Each year, NIST researchers discover new inventions. An invention includes any novel, non-obvious, or useful process, machine, composition of matter, or...

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Updated Standard Provides Fundamental 3D-Printing Design Guidance to Streamline Production

June 9, 2022

The standard identifies important features unique to 3D printing and outlines how they should be documented.

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The Department of Justice, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and National Institute of Standards and Technology Withdraw 2019 Standards-Essential Patents (SEP) Policy Statement

June 8, 2022

The withdrawal “best serves the interests of innovation and competition,” conclude the three agencies.

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NIST Tree Nut Reference Materials Support Food Allergen Testing

June 6, 2022

Researchers from NIST have developed hazelnut and almond flour reference materials that will help ensure accurate and consistent results for industry test kits.

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Licensing NIST Technologies for a Better Tomorrow

June 1, 2022

NIST is made up of several major research programs, each of which focuses on specific technical areas, pursuing the latest in research and developing new...

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The Journey to Commercialize Cutting-Edge Sensor Technology

May 17, 2022

In the early 2000’s, Abhishek Motayed found his way to the NIST campus as a contractor, working in what became the Material Measurement Laboratory (MML). Within...

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Measuring Up: The Phantom of the Library

May 4, 2022

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has revolutionized medical diagnostics and research by providing a non-invasive way to investigate internal tissue structures...

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Encouraging Small Business Innovations

May 4, 2022

Each year, federal agencies across the U.S. government budget a portion of funds for intramural and extramural research and development (R&D). The intramural...

NIST Seeks Inputs on its Draft Guide to Operational Technology Security

April 26, 2022

NIST has released its public draft of NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-82r3, Guide to Operational Technology (OT) Security. This is the third revision of NIST...

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NIST Produces Complete Suite of Supports for Testing for Allergens in Food

April 25, 2022

With the addition of two new reference materials containing tree nuts, NIST now offers a complete set of aids for detecting allergens in food. As of 2022, the U...

NIST Announces Funding for 2022 Standards Curricula Development Program

April 20, 2022

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) plans to award funding for cooperative agreements for curricula development that will educate students...

NIST Supports Accurate Food Labeling with New Standard Reference Material for Fat

April 20, 2022

NIST Standard Reference Material® 2386 Avocado Powder helps food manufacturers evaluate their methods for determining the elements, vitamins, amino acids, fatty...

TPO Tools of the Trade

April 19, 2022

The Technology Partnerships Office (TPO) has many goals to accomplish at NIST, with the primary vision being to facilitate the best possible outcome for each...

NIST Supports Measurements of Vitamins in Dietary Supplement Tablets

April 14, 2022

NIST Standard Reference Material ® 3289 Multivitamin Tablets will be used by testing laboratories to support the development of new analytical methods that...

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NIST Collaborates With EPA to Develop a Standard to Improve Fecal Pollution Measurements in Recreational Waters

April 6, 2022

As we approach summer beach season, you may occasionally encounter a "keep out" sign indicating that the area is temporarily closed. If fecal pollution is...

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Taking a Look at Tech Transfer Reports and Publications

April 6, 2022

Within The Technology Partnerships Office (TPO) website there is a large catalogue of technical reports and publications. These documents provide insight into...

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Spotlight: Revisiting a Powerful Pioneer for the World’s Voltage Standards

March 30, 2022

Frances Lloyd was rejoining the workforce in 1977 after taking time off to raise her child. She had an impressive background. Frances worked on aircraft...

The Future is Charged: U.S. Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

March 29, 2022 - September 30, 2022

Please see the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Program on the NIST OWM website for any current updates on NIST standards, measurement services, and training...

The New iEdison is Launching This Summer

March 23, 2022

The new iEdison is coming and Bethany Loftin of the Technology Partnerships Office is leading the way at NIST in the modernization and rebuild of the platform...

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Developing Standards to Reduce Fire Damage

March 9, 2022

One of NIST’s primary missions is the development and use of standards to be used throughout society for the betterment of the public and improved quality of...

120 Years of Data at NIST

March 2, 2022

In celebration of the 50 th anniversary of the founding of the Journal of Physical and Chemical Reference Data (JPCRD), two NIST scientists have published a...

Smart City Holistic Key Performance Indicators Support Community Benefits

NIST International Collaboration Develops New Framework for Smart Cities and Communities

February 28, 2022

Have you ever wondered what it is about a smart city or community that makes it ‘smart?’ In an international collaboration with Dr. Martin Serrano of the...

Recognizing the Innovations of Academia

February 22, 2022

Robin Bunch of the Technology Partnerships Office (TPO) was recently invited to Morgan State University’s “Innovation of the Year Awards” program to judge a...

NIST Researchers Propose Method for Modeling Smart Sensor Interoperability in Smart Grids

February 19, 2022

Smart sensors play a critical role in smart grids, supporting bidirectional flows of energy. Such sensors are needed for real-time monitoring of energy flow...

VTTI, NIST Provide Tool for Quantifying Automated Driving Conditions

February 16, 2022

A new online tool, the Operational Design Domain Element Quantification Prototype, was developed and made available for use by Virginia Tech Transportation...

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