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NIST in Rhode Island

NIST ensures that the U.S. economy runs on fair transactions, that our infrastructure is built with quality construction materials, that our manufacturers can innovate and compete internationally, and that we have access to reliable products at home. We provide critical measurements and standards, including nearly 600 calibration services and more than 1,100 standard reference materials, that make Americans safer and healthier and help our companies innovate.

Below you will see a small snippet of what NIST is doing in Rhode Island. More information about how NIST is supporting key sectors in Rhode Island will be added to this page in the future.

MEP Success Stories

Rhode Island Job Shop Pursues ISO to Open Doors

Reported Year
2024
Curran says R&R’s quality system always followed the international quality standards published by ISO. However, “Even though you follow the standards of ISO, not having that certificate can close doors. They won’t even recognize you.” Wanting to expand the business, the team set its sights on ISO 9001:2015 certification. Curran and sister/teammate

Lean Training Helps Dairy Make Transformational Cost-Saving “Moooooves”

Reported Year
2024
Cathryn “Cate” Kennedy joined the family business in 2015 as dairy manager. As Kennedy began leveling up as a manager and focusing on innovations, she needed her team to also level up. Wright’s needed to develop a culture of problem-solving, efficiency and continuous improvement. High praise for Polaris MEP, part of the MEP National Network™, from

Lean Is A “Game-Changer,” Shortening Furniture Production Time From Days to Hours

Reported Year
2024
Dana was enrolled in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program at the Community College of Rhode Island. The “10KSB” team and several alumni referred Hideaway Solutions to the Rhode Island Manufacturing Extension Partnership center, Polaris MEP, part of the MEP National Network™. Hideaway Solutions needed expert assistance to meet their

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The Nanotechnology Xccelerator

The Nanotechnology Xccelerator is a pilot program to develop a powerful new family of foundry platforms and test vehicles for academics to do scientific