NIST

About NIST

NIST is the National Institute of Standards and Technology, a U.S. government agency dedicated to advancing measurement science, standards, and technology to boost innovation, economic security, and quality of life. It develops and maintains metrology, standards, and reference data across a wide range of fields, supporting U.S. manufacturing, industry, and public safety. The institute conducts research and provides resources in areas such as electronics, chemistry, physics, information technology, and materials science, with headquarters and activities centered in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Through its laboratories and programs, NIST helps ensure reliability and competitiveness in the national and global economy.