National Institute of Standards and Technology | NIST

City Government

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a physical science laboratory and non-regulatory federal agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce. It conducts research in the areas of engineering, physical measurement, information technology, material measurement, nanoscale science and technology, and neutron research. NIST offers a range of products and services, including calibrations, computer security, databases, laboratory accreditation, measurement, standard reference, traceability, etc.

Basics

  • Number of Employees
    10001+ employees
  • Stage
    Company Stage
  • Founded
    1990
  • Primary Industry
    City Government

Description

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a physical science laboratory and non-regulatory federal agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce. It conducts research in the areas of engineering, physical measurement, information technology, material measurement, nanoscale science and technology, and neutron research. NIST offers a range of products and services, including calibrations, computer security, databases, laboratory accreditation, measurement, standard reference, traceability, etc.