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NIST in Oklahoma

NIST ensures that the U.S. economy runs on fair transactions, that our infrastructure is built with quality construction materials, that our manufacturers can innovate and compete internationally, and that we have access to reliable products at home. We provide critical measurements and standards, including nearly 600 calibration services and more than 1,100 standard reference materials, that make Americans safer and healthier and help our companies innovate.

Below you will see a small snippet of what NIST is doing in Oklahoma. More information about how NIST is supporting key sectors in Oklahoma will be added to this page in the future.

MEP Success Stories

Integration of Advanced Technologies Leads to Growth, Diversification

Reported Year
2024
When Mike Payne acquired Hill Manufacturing seven years ago, he took control of a talented workforce operating a successful enterprise. But to continue that growth trajectory, Payne knew he needed to explore new markets, develop strategic plans, and integrate advanced technologies. For advice, he turned to Chris Luetjen, a manufacturing extension

ISO Support Bolster Quality Management Systems

Reported Year
2024
With RAE Corporation’s business growing each year, leaders knew production systems were at risk of becoming misaligned. New employees and new operations were a constant source of pressure on an otherwise cohesive flow. When John Jackson was named director of a new department, Management Systems, he was tasked with creating strategies to enhance

Company Boosts Operational Efficiency, Strengthens Workforce Skills

Reported Year
2024
Shavonne Grundy was proud of the company she grew into a respected and profitable enterprise, but she knew her production capacity was diminished because many processes were not operating efficiently. She also sought help in reducing employee turnover. For advice, she turned to Rajesh Krishnamurthy, technical services director for the Oklahoma

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Learn how NIST improves the lives of all Americans by conducting research and fostering collaborations that make possible everything from reliable vaccine storage and fair fuel transactions to next-generation MRIs and fair stock trades. Check out NIST Works for You.

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