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NIST in Massachusetts

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

CHIPS Funding

Analog Devices Inc. (Massachusetts)

Proposed Award Amount
up to $105 million in proposed funding (split across Chelmsford, MA; Beaverton, OR, and Camas, WA)
CHIPS Organization
CHIPS Program Office
The proposed investment in ADI would support the expansion and modernization of two advanced research & development (R&D) and Radio Frequency (RF) Microwave (MW) systems manufacturing facilities in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

MACOM (Massachusetts)

Proposed Award Amount
up to $70 million in proposed funding
CHIPS Organization
CHIPS Program Office
The proposed CHIPS funding would support the expansion and modernization of MACOM’s existing facility which would increase the production of 100mm Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) semiconductor fabrication and introduce the production of 150mm GaN.

MEP Success Stories

Tegra Medical Invests in an In-House Apprenticeship Model

Reported Year
2024
Tegra Medical needed to accelerate skill development for current and new employees. Senior Manufacturing Engineer/Apprentice Administrator Ken Nadeau identified the importance of equipping staff with essential manufacturing skills and established an apprenticeship program within the company. He, along with staff in Operations, collaborated with

Mastering Efficiency: How Cartamundi Turned Process Challenges into Significant Savings

Reported Year
2024
Cartamundi faced challenges with inefficiencies on one of its high-volume production lines. Recognizing the need for enhanced process control and employee development, the leadership team engaged MassMEP, part of the MEP National Network™, to explore strategies for process improvement and waste reduction. Cartamundi's Director of Operations Peter

The Domino Effect of Seeking Local Support for Grant Funding

Reported Year
2024
As Mary Cronin, leader of 6K's government affairs program, began researching state and federal grants, Mary discovered the Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative (M2I2) offered by the Center for Advanced Manufacturing at the MassTech Collaborative. The grant provides funding to help Massachusetts organizations transition their

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