The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a non-regulatory federal agency that develops and promotes measurements, standards, and technology to enhance productivity, facilitate trade, and improve the quality of life.
	NIST's Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory develops measurement methods, standards, and technologies to improve U.S. manufacturing capabilities. MEL also maintains the basic units for measuring mass and length in the United States.
	NIST's Building and Fire Research Laboratory works to improve quality and productivity in U.S. construction. The lab also works to reduce human and economic loss due to fires, earthquakes, wind, and other hazards.
	The mission of NIST's Advanced Technology Program (ATP)  is to accelerate the development of innovative technologies for broad national benefit through partnerships with the private sector.
	The Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) is a private, non-profit consortia management company that helps multiple organizations work together to accelerate the development and deployment of advanced technologies and processes.
	The Association for Enterprise Integration (AFEI) is a professional organization that promotes the ethical and legal exchange of information and ideas between government and industry.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) researchers conduct R&D to create scientific knowledge and technological solutions that strengthen the nation's leadership in key areas of science; increase the availability of clean, abundant energy; restore and protect the environment; and contribute to national security.

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Date created: July 2002
Last updated: Mar 11, 2004