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NIST develops and disseminates the standards that allow technology to work seamlessly and business to operate smoothly.
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Why You Need Standards
When we talk about standards in our personal lives, we might think about the quality we expect in things such as restaurants and first dates. But the standards that exist in science and technology have an even greater impact on our lives. Technical standards keep us safe, enable technology to advance, and help businesses succeed. They quietly make the modern world tick and prevent technological problems that you might not realize could even happen.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has been deeply devoted to efforts in this area for more than 120 years. NIST has brought about improvements to everyday life you may take for granted, and solved problems that have advanced everything from manufacturing to public safety.
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Manufacturing Standards for Biopharmaceuticals: A Q&A With NIST’s Sheng Lin-Gibson and Vijay Srinivasan
Scientists Identify Potential Bioindicators for Monitoring Plastic Pollution in the North Pacific Ocean
Genome Editing Terminology Is Standardized in NIST-Led Effort
Two New Forensic Firearm Examination Standards Added to the OSAC Registry of Approved Standards
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