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NIST in Your State

NIST in New Jersey

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

CHIPS Funding

Princeton University

Proposed Funding by Natcast
$7.5 million to $10 million
Princeton University's proposed project, "IMAGINE: Inverse Methods and Generative AI for Algorithmic and Non-intuitive Design Explorations in RFICs," focuses on rapid, automated design and optimization from specifications to layout. The project aims to reduce design time and cost while discovering novel design spaces that enhance RFIC performance. The team, comprising top researchers from academia and industry, employs deep learning and generative AI to create predictive models and designs for complex RFICs.

MEP Success Stories

Balancing Productivity and Progress: SWEMCO’s Certification Triumph

Reported Year
2024
For SWEMCO, maintaining its competitive edge in the fast-paced electronics manufacturing industry required constant adaptation and improvement. Certifications were critical—not just as a badge of compliance but as a way to ensure their workforce had the skills needed to meet the rigorous demands of their clients in the aerospace, defense, medical

Securing Defense Contracts: EPM’s Journey to Cybersecurity Compliance

Reported Year
2024
For Electro Product Management, staying ahead in the competitive defense sector meant meeting increasingly stringent cybersecurity requirements. With most of their defense clients now mandating NIST SP800-171 compliance for both new contracts and continued business, it was clear that achieving this standard wasn’t optional—it was essential. As a

Blending Tradition with Modern Expertise: GEMCO’s Certification Journey

Reported Year
2024
GEMCO faced a pressing challenge: meeting the growing demands of its clients while maintaining its reputation for excellence. The PMP® (Project Management Professional) certification emerged as a pivotal requirement, not just as a credential but as a stepping-stone to growth. For GEMCO, achieving this certification was key to maintaining

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Resilience in Manufacturing: InCharged and NJMEP

Resilience in Manufacturing: InCharged and NJMEP

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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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Heroes of American Manufacturing: ZAGO Manufacturing

Heroes of American Manufacturing: ZAGO Manufacturing

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Research Projects