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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.

We are ISO, the International Organization for Standardization. We are an independent, non-governmental international organization with a membership of 170 national standards bodies. Through our global network, we facilitate the development of voluntary and market-relevant International Standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges. ISO has published more than 25 000 International Standards and related documents covering almost every industry, from technology to food safety, to agriculture and healthcare. -- How to get in touch with ISO -- For any requests, please contact us via email to ensure a timely response: Questions about ISO standards and products: customerservice[at]iso.org Media inquiries: press[at]iso.org Use of ISO’s name and logo: logo[at]iso.org Reproducing content from ISO standards and publications: copyright[at]iso.org Please note: ISO does not provide auditing or certification services. These are carried out independently by certification bodies.