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NIST Researchers Develop Photonic Chip Packaging That Can Withstand Extreme Environments
The advance could allow these technologies to operate in deep-space probes, inside nuclear reactors, in ultrahigh vacuum systems, and at temperatures both near absolute zero and in scorchingly hot industrial settings.
AccreditationISO/IEC 17065: Mechanism for Safeguarding Impartiality
Impartiality is a common theme amongst conformity assessment schemes. Find out how to safeguard impartiality in your organization.Read More The post ISO/IEC 17065: Mechanism for Safeguarding Impartiality appeared first on A2LA.
Standards & MetrologyNIST Helps Fingerprint Examiners With New Data and Software Release
The new tools are an annotated collection of 10,000 fingerprints and a software program that can sort fingerprints according to their quality.
Standards & MetrologyNIST Submits Annual Report to Congress Summarizing FY 2025 Progress on National Construction Safety Team Investigations
The report includes an overview of work completed on the Champlain Towers South investigation.
AccreditationISO 33401: The New Reference Material Standard
ISO 33401 provides clear requirements for RMPs to demonstrate technical competence, consistency, and reliability across their operations. Learn more.Read More The post ISO 33401: The New Reference Material Standard appeared first on A2LA.
AccreditationSupporting Law Enforcement Through Calibration
If devices are not properly calibrated at regular intervals, it may lead to false arrests, incorrect citations, and further legal challenges. Learn more.Read More The post Supporting Law Enforcement Through Calibration appeared first on A2LA.
AccreditationEnhancing Compliance and Data Integrity Through Source Testing Accreditation for STAC Testing
The future of emissions testing hinges on two things: data integrity and compliance reliability. Learn more.Read More The post Enhancing Compliance and Data Integrity Through Source Testing Accreditation for STAC Testing appeared first on A2LA.
Standards & Metrology2 Health Care Organizations Will Receive 2025 Baldrige National Quality Awards
The award highlights organizations that focus on resilience.
AccreditationBridging the Gap: How ISO 21043 Elevates Forensic Lab Quality and Credibility
ISO 21043 promotes consistency among forensic service providers, enhances credibility, and provides guidance to ensure quality of the forensic process. Learn more.Read More The post Bridging the Gap: How ISO 21043 Elevates Forensic Lab Quality and Credibility appeared first on A2LA.
Standards & MetrologyAnnouncing the "AI Agent Standards Initiative" for Interoperable and Secure Innovation
The Initiative will ensure that the next generation of AI is widely adopted with confidence, can function securely on behalf of its users, and can interoperate smoothly across the digital ecosystem.
Standards & MetrologyNIST Releases New Forensic Genetic Reference Material to Help Crime Laboratories Analyze Challenging Cases
The reference material is the first to include mixtures of high-quality and degraded DNA from different individuals.
Standards & MetrologyNIST Allocates Over $3 Million to Small Businesses Advancing AI, Biotechnology, Semiconductors, Quantum and More
NIST is allocating funding to eight small businesses in seven states under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.
AccreditationAmerican Association for Laboratory Accreditation Announces Annual Conference 2026 Keynote Speakers
The conference will take place at The Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN from April 12-15, 2026. Read More The post American Association for Laboratory Accreditation Announces Annual Conference 2026 Keynote Speakers appeared first on A2LA.
Standards & MetrologySpace: The Final Frontier for Standards
Seven NIST reference materials, including house dust and freeze-dried human liver tissue, have been flown to the International Space Station.
AccreditationUpholding the Values of Fair Play at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
A2LA plays a critical role in supporting WADA’s mission by accrediting laboratories that perform anti-doping testing in accordance with internationally recognized standards and WADA requirements.Read More The post Upholding the Values of Fair Play at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games appeared first on A2LA.
AccreditationA2LA Launches State Legal Metrology Accreditation Program
A2LA is recognized by the OWM to assess state legal metrology laboratories to ISO/IEC 17025 and the requirements of NIST Handbook 143, used to obtain Office of Weights and Measures recognition. Learn more.Read More The post A2LA Launches State Legal Metrology Accreditation Program appeared first on A2LA.
AccreditationAccreditation Case Study: Bison Engineering
Bison’s air emissions testing division is accredited by A2LA to ASTM D7036-Standard Practice for Competence of Air Emission Testing Bodies (AETBs). Learn more about Bison Engineering's accreditation.Read More The post Accreditation Case Study: Bison Engineering appeared first on A2LA.
AccreditationTesting Baby Food for Toxic Heavy Metals
Toxic heavy metals in baby food are costly to manufacturers, the health care system, and most of all to babies, their families, and their future. Learn more.Read More The post Testing Baby Food for Toxic Heavy Metals appeared first on A2LA.
Standards & MetrologyCAISI Issues Request for Information About Securing AI Agent Systems
The Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published a Request for Information (RFI) seeking insights from industry, academia, and the security
AccreditationAccreditation Case Study: Blue Heaven Technologies
Since becoming accredited in 2021, Blue Heaven Technologies has been on a path of continual improvement. Learn more.Read More The post Accreditation Case Study: Blue Heaven Technologies appeared first on A2LA.
Standards & MetrologyNIST Launches Centers for AI in Manufacturing and Critical Infrastructure
NIST has expanded its collaboration with the nonprofit MITRE Corporation as part of its efforts to ensure U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence.