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Gaithersburg

Defect in Graphene May Present Bouquet of Possibilities

May 24, 2011

A class of decorative, flower-like defects in the nanomaterial graphene could have potentially important effects on the material's already unique electrical and

What Is Meaningful Use?

May 2011 Many of you from the health care sector may think at first glance that this column deals with meaningful use of electronic health...

CNST Director Robert Celotta Elected Member-at-Large of the APS Forum on Industrial and Applied Physics

June 1, 2011

CNST Director Robert Celotta has been elected as a Member-at-Large of the American Physical Society (APS) Forum on Industrial and Applied Physics (FIAP). FIAP

CNST Researchers Develop Integrated Nanomechanical Sensor for Atomic Force Microscopy

June 1, 2011

The atomic force microscope (AFM) is an important tool for nanoscale surface metrology. Typical AFMs map local tip-surface interactions by scanning a flexible

Mark Stiles Elected Vice-Chair of the American Physical Society Magnetism Group

May 25, 2011

Mark Stiles, a NIST Fellow in the CNST Electron Physics Group, has been elected Vice-Chair of the American Physical Society (APS) Topical Group on Magnetism and

2011 FCMN Presentations

Because of the large interest in the talks given at this Conference and as a service to the semiconductor community, the organizers have...

New Software Tool Helps Evaluate Natural Cooling Options for Buildings

May 24, 2011

A new, free software tool from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) could prove to be a breath of fresh air for architects and designers of

NIST Exhibits at 15th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference 2011

Tue, Jun 21 - Thu, Jun 23 2011

From fundamental research to practical applications and commercialization—you will find it here at the premier meeting

NIST Exhibits at 2011 BIO International Convention

Tue, Jun 28 - Thu, Jun 30 2011

The BIO International Convention is the largest global event for the biotechnology industry and attracts the biggest

Corning PC-420 Stirrer Hot-Plate

The various kinds of hot plates are randomly distributed amongst the labs.

Laurell HL Series Spin Coater

Large bowl-shaped process chamber to reduce turbulence and eliminate splash back while spin coating A seamless copolymer housing Precise and repeatable

South Bay Technology Low-Speed Saw

Please refer to the product data sheet for further information. Location: N/A

Buehler Isomet Low-Speed Saw

Please refer to the product data sheet for further information. Operating instructions are also available.

Bibby Scientific Stuart SRT1/SRT6 Roller-Mixer

Please refer to the operating instructions for the SRT1 and the SRT6 for further information.

VWR Refrigerator

Please refer to the owner's manual for further information.

Revco REC5004A20 Chromatography Refrigerator

Revco REC5004A20 Chromatography Refrigerator. Please see manual.

Gerald GR-47 Refrigerator

Location: E131

Your Quest for Performance Excellence

April 2011 On the eve of a potential federal government shutdown, I was ready to post an Insights column on change. But I decided to let...

NIST Workshop Highlights Planned Consortium for Soft Material Manufacturing Research

May 18, 2011

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is holding a special industry workshop on June 2 and 3, 2011, at the NIST laboratories in Gaithersburg

Vacuubrand PC101 Vacuum Pump

Rainin Dynamax RP-1 Peristaltic Pump

Ismatec MCP-Z Gear Pump

Please refer to the owner's manual for further information.

Carver Mini-C Laboratory Press

Please refer to the owner's manual for further information.

Carver Model C Laboratory Press

The Model C is a manual, twelve ton, two column, hydraulic lab press that is similar to the Mini C. The Model C is larger with a heavier construction and