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NIST in Iowa

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

MEP Success Stories

Paper Systems Automates In-house Process, Saves $118,000 Annually with CIRAS Guidance

Reported Year
2024
The company aimed to streamline the box-laminating process by bringing it in house and enhancing efficiency through automation. Paper Systems collaborated with two different companies to create two separate machines. However, the process was still less efficient than expected. Five people were required to operate the machines, and two more

Elevating Quality and Supply Chain Resilience

Reported Year
2024
As Puck Custom Enterprises continues to grow, they need to ensure their business practices continue to meet their needs. Recently, this meant upgrading their quality systems and their approaches to managing their supply chain. For help, Puck Custom Enterprises turned to CIRAS, part of the MEP National Network™.

News & Updates

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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