The group is recognized for their numerous technical contributions to many aspects of the mechanical design, fabrication and assembly of hundreds of one-of-a-kind mechanical instruments and measurement devices in use in NIST laboratories. Their exceptional technical abilities are complemented by their consistent level of professionalism, excellent quality of products, timely customer support and expert manufacturing skills that for the past 15 years have fostered a culture of providing high-quality reimbursable customer service across three different Contact Shop locations and to many NIST scientists and engineers.