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NIST Study Aims to Improve Utility of the Scanning Electron MicroscopeSemiconductor industry will greatly benefit from more accurate interpretation of electron microscopy images
Mon, 07/07/2025 - 12:03
Using an electron beam to image the tiniest of defects and patterns on microchips, the scanning electron microscope (SEM) has long been a mainstay of the semiconductor industry. But as the industry continues to miniaturize chip components—essential…
NIST’s Curved Neutron Beams Could Deliver Benefits Straight to IndustryFirst neutron ‘Airy beam’ has unusual capabilities
Thu, 05/22/2025 - 12:02
In a physics first, a team including scientists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has created a way to make beams of neutrons travel in curves. These Airy beams (named for English scientist George Airy), which the team…
Take a Child to Work DayOpening doors and minds to manufacturing
Thu, 04/24/2025 - 00:02
Every year, employers across the United States open their doors to curious kids, inviting them to experience a day in the life of their parents at work. On April 25, 2025, Take a Child to Work Day and Beyond will give children whose parents work in…
Rare Crystal Shape Found to Increase the Strength of 3D-Printed MetalNIST researchers have found special atomic patterns called quasicrystals in 3D-printed aluminum alloys
Wed, 04/23/2025 - 00:01
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- Andrew Iams saw something strange while looking through his electron microscope. He was examining a sliver of a new aluminum alloy at the atomic scale, searching for the key to its strength, when he noticed that the atoms…
NIST Finalizes Guidelines for Evaluating ‘Differential Privacy’Gleaning useful insights from databases while protecting individuals’ data
Wed, 04/02/2025 - 12:01
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- How can we glean useful insights from databases containing confidential information while protecting the privacy of the individuals whose data are contained within? Differential privacy, a way of defining privacy in a…
What’s Coming for U.S. ManufacturingChanging supply chains and improved traceability
Mon, 03/17/2025 - 12:02
The U.S. manufacturing industry is evolving at a rapid pace, driven by new technologies, smarter supply chains, and an increasingly dynamic workforce. This year, small manufacturers will face a mix of opportunities and challenges as they navigate…
What the New ASTM E617 Standard Means for NIST Handbook 105-1Updates to ASTM E617 enhance precision requirements for calibration weights, influencing standards outlined in the NIST handbook
Wed, 03/05/2025 - 12:02
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- As part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Office of Weights and Measures (OWM) is responsible for harmonizing international and national documentary standards with those used by the U.S.…
New Atom-Based Thermometer Measures Temperature More AccuratelyCould simplify temperature sensing in extreme environments
Tue, 02/11/2025 - 00:02
Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have created a new thermometer using atoms boosted to such high energy levels that they are 1,000 times larger than normal. By monitoring how these giant “Rydberg” atoms…
Legal MetrologyMaintaining our trust in measurements
Tue, 02/04/2025 - 00:02
Without us realizing it, metrology and its associated standards and services play a big role in our daily lives. We buy groceries that are weighed or measured. Prepackaged products are weighed or measured during production. Medicine at the pharmacy…
Announcing the 2025 Baldrige Award CriteriaThe nation’s highest recognition for excellence in organizational performance
Thu, 01/02/2025 - 12:00
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- The process for the 2025 Baldrige Award, the nation’s highest recognition for excellence in organizational performance, is now underway with the 2025 Baldrige Award Criteria now available. The Baldrige Award Criteria are…