NEPIRC Competitors

We are the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a non-regulatory federal agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce. For more than a century, NIST has helped to keep U.S. technology at the leading edge. Our measurements support the smallest of technologies to the largest and most complex of human-made creations. NIST's mission is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life. See what innovative work we’re doing to support it: https://www.nist.gov/

Established in 1932 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of manufacturing, SME (the Society of Manufacturing Engineers) leads the industrial ecosystem by elevating manufacturers, academia, and the communities in which they operate. Together we share one common belief: Manufacturing holds the key to economic growth and prosperity. SME helps unlock the full promise of manufacturing as an engine of commerce, progress and human potential.We accelerate widespread adoption of manufacturing technologies and inspire and build North America’s talent and capabilities throughour events, media, membership, workforce development, and the SME Education Foundation.

ASQ is the leading membership association that helps quality professionals achieve career goals and drive excellence through quality in their organizations and industries. We provide expertise, knowledge, networks, and solutions to a global membership of individuals and organizations spanning more than 140 countries. Founded in 1946, ASQ is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and operates regional service centers worldwide. At ASQ Headquarters, we develop resources and thought leadership to help our members, customers, and volunteer leaders pursue excellence. Some of our products include training, conferences, membership, and knowledge products such as books and publications. In 2019, ASQ also created a complementary nonprofit entity called ASQExcellence (ASQE), which is dedicated to growing our certification and organizational membership offerings. When you join ASQ, you join a group of people passionate about quality and excellence and committed to ASQ’s mission. Because we understand the role you play in helping make ASQ’s mission a reality, we’re also committed to making an investment in you through performance-driven pay that provides a foundation for a complete benefits package that helps you live your best life, both at work and at home.