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NIST in Hawai`i

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.

More information about how NIST is supporting key sectors in Hawai`i will be added to this page in the future.

NIST in Hawaii

MEP Success Stories

Innovation in Hawaii’s Aquaculture Industry

Reported Year
2024
Ocean Era is diligently working to move commercial fish farming from carnivorous fish species, which makes production scaling more environmentally impactful and expensive, to herbivorous fish that feed on seaweed. This allows for greater scalability and is better for the environment. This research is done through their broodstock, hatchery, and

A Brighter, Cleaner Future for Hawaii

Reported Year
2024
In 2019, Greg was talking with a Kauai Council Member about new legislation banning cesspool installation and mandating the upgrade of existing cesspools by 2050. As of 2024, there are still at least 83,000 cesspools in Hawaii that will need to be upgraded to meet the new state regulations. Hawaii is the last state in the United States to ban

Hawaii SBIR Success Story - Makai Ocean Engineering, Inc.

Reported Year
2024
The Makai Ocean Engineering team manufactures Thin Foil Heat Exchangers (TFHX) for government agencies and private businesses at their Kona location. These devices are noted for their compact design, yet their production involves a complex process requiring special bonding equipment. Seeking assistance for this complex manufacturing process, the

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Blog Posts

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Research Projects

Ocean Color

Ocean color radiometry provides essential information about phytoplankton concentration and dissolved organic matter, and hence about primary productivity