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Materials
Plastics, carbon nanotubes, high-strength alloys, artificial bone and joint replacements are just some of the emerging materials for which NIST develops testbeds, defines benchmarks, and develops formability measurements and models.
News and Updates
Department of Commerce Announces Direct Funding Agreement with Bosch for a $225 Million CHIPS Program Award to Support Domestic Production of Silicon Carbide Semiconductors
New Fabric Test Material Could Help Strengthen Domestic Supply Chain for Textiles and Clothing
Department of Commerce Announces Definitive Agreement with I-Pulse for a $250 Million CHIPS R&D Award to Develop Novel Silicon-Carbide Semiconductors
Blog Posts
The Science Behind Ketchup Pouring Could Lead to Ceramic 3D Printing
NIST Experts Help Preserve 250 Years of American History
NIST’s Most Popular Reference Materials and What They Tell Us About the Science of Measurement
Feature Stories and Explainers
Materials by Design
How Do You Test Body Armor?
