A September 2024 Gallup poll revealed that nearly 30% of U.S. adults have little to no confidence in the safety of U.S.
Right now, the U.S. and Germany have different approaches to defining, or realizing, as the researchers call it, the kilogram. Here, NIST researcher Darine Haddad looks on as German researcher Beatrice Rodiek places a sphere on NIST’s highly accurate weighing machine, known as the Kibble balance. The goal of the research is to get closer to the same definition using the different methods. Credit: B. Hayes/NIST
NIST is unique as the national measurement science institute. We are the U.S. agency responsible for maintaining measurement standards, from the second to the kilogram.
ISO 27001 is a globally recognized standard for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an information security management system (ISMS).
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Compliance with industry regulations and standards is a fundamental part of medtech. Without proper medical device compliance, companies risk patient harm, litigation, and reputational damage.
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In regulated industries like pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and food manufacturing, compliance is crucial for operational excellence. A validated quality management system (QMS) is key to maintaining this compliance.
In the ever-changing world of quality management, the intersection of innovation and standardization offers both exciting opportunities and tough challenges.
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Knowing how to prepare for the certification process is essential. Credit: NSF
In a competitive manufacturing industry, meeting high standards is crucial to quality, sustainability, and safety.
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The clock is ticking. Our planet is heating up, and with every passing day the stakes rise. Wildfires, floods, and storms are no longer distant headlines; they’re unfolding right on our doorstep. Humanity stands at a crucial turning point.
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