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An Example of a Vendor Selection Process

Walk through the fundamental steps of the purchasing process and learn more about the key considerations that can be involved.Read More The post An Example of a Vendor Selection Process appeared first on A2LA.

DAkkS applies for membership of Global ACI

NIST Researchers Supersize Quantum Technology to Help Detect Faint Photons

Our everyday life is flooded with photons, the quantum building blocks of light. For cutting-edge technology, from quantum computing to deep-tissue imaging, detecting every single photon counts. “Photons carry information,” said Kristen Parzuchowski

ISO 23783 and the Volumetric Performance of Automated Liquid Handling Systems

Laboratories need a way to decide what should be tested, how the test should be run, and what the result actually demonstrates. Learn more.Read More The post ISO 23783 and the Volumetric Performance of Automated Liquid Handling Systems appeared first on A2LA.

Global ACI Updates ICAO CORSIA MRA Sub-Scope

NIST National Construction Safety Team Advisory Committee Meeting Scheduled for Sept. 23 and 24, 2026

Anyone wishing to attend the virtual meeting must register by 5 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, Sept. 16.

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A2LA Celebrates Trace McInturff, Vice President of Accreditation Services, for 30 Years of Service to the Association

A2LA celebrates Trace McInturff, Vice President of Accreditation Services, for 30 years of service to A2LA. Learn more.Read More The post A2LA Celebrates Trace McInturff, Vice President of Accreditation Services, for 30 Years of Service to the Association appeared first on A2LA.

Who actually assesses DAkkS? How DAkkS is preparing for the 2026 EA evaluation

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NIST Researchers Correct Common Error Confounding Nanotech Measurements

The scientists offer a practical solution that relies on accounting for measurement errors before testing materials or developing products.

FAQs: ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accreditation for Testing & Calibration Laboratories

Answers to the most frequently asked questions from conformity assessment bodies. Read more.Read More The post FAQs: ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accreditation for Testing & Calibration Laboratories appeared first on A2LA.

‘Spooky’ Particles Transit DC Suburbs, a Step Toward a Quantum Network

The achievement shows that fragile quantum entanglement can survive even in tough, real-world conditions.

Global ACI Endorses FSSC 22000 Version 7

NIST Joins National Genesis Mission to Accelerate AI Innovation

NIST will execute two of its efforts through its Centers for AI in Manufacturing and Critical Infrastructure.

#HealthcareAccréditation des laboratoires de biologie médicale (LBM)30 July 2026

ISO/IEC 17025 in the Age of Automation

To benefit from automation while maintaining compliance, it's critical that laboratories reassess traditional notions of competence, equipment validation, and data monitoring. Learn more.Read More The post ISO/IEC 17025 in the Age of Automation appeared first on A2LA.

NIST Announces Funding Opportunity for 14 MEP Centers to Advance Small and Medium-Sized U.S. Manufacturers

NIST MEP will host an informational webinar on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET to provide general information about this opportunity and guidance on preparing applications.

FDA LAAF Program: Analytes, Contaminants, and More

LAAF accredited laboratories can voluntarily add analytes to their scope of accreditation to be considered when there is an import alert. Learn more.Read More The post FDA LAAF Program: Analytes, Contaminants, and More appeared first on A2LA.

NIST Receives New Patent for Microbe-Killing Water Heater

Warm water in household pipes can be a breeding ground for harmful bacteria.