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TRANSCAT, Inc. Expands Network of Calibration Laboratories

TRANSCAT, Inc., a leading global distributor of professional-grade test and measurement instruments, announced that it has reached an agreement with Hilton Engineering, Inc. to acquire the assets of its calibration services facility in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and incorporate it into the international network of TRANSCAT Calibration Services Laboratories, expanding the network to 11 TRANSCAT Calibration Centers of Excellence.

TRANSCAT's international network of Calibration Services Laboratories offers its customers the industry's highest quality calibration services and repairs through 11 Calibration Centers of Excellence -- strategically located across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico -- to approximately 9,000 customers.

Hilton Engineering, Inc. has been TRANSCAT's exclusive sales agent in Puerto Rico for over ten years with a substantial focus on serving the needs of the pharmaceutical industry. Hilton Engineering's calibration services laboratory, which is now a TRANSCAT Calibration Center of Excellence, has established a reputation for superior calibrations and excellent customer service over the past five years. Through TRANSCAT, the company also offers its customers a comprehensive range of test and measurement instruments for the process, utility and pharmaceutical industries.

Hilton Perez, President of Hilton Engineering, Inc., stated, "I am pleased with the growth of calibration services in Puerto Rico and this transfer of our laboratory to TRANSCAT. My customers will continue to receive top-flight service as well as access to TRANSCAT's entire Calibration Centers of Excellence network. This will allow my organization to focus entirely on driving sales of TRANSCAT's Calibration Services."

Carl E. Sassano, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Hilton Engineering is an outstanding business partner, for both TRANSCAT's Calibration Services and Distribution Products. Mr. Perez and his sales team, combined with our new TRANSCAT Calibration Services Laboratory in San Juan, have positioned us to be the leading calibration services provider in Puerto Rico.

"Our new TRANSCAT Calibration Center of Excellence in Puerto Rico reflects the on-going implementation of our strategy of expanding our presence in key markets, such as the pharmaceutical industry, by targeting companies that value quality and expect documentation of work performed. The pharmaceutical industry in Puerto Rico plays a major role in the Island's economy. It generates over 30,000 direct jobs, which represent over 25% of the work force generated in the manufacturing sector, 26% of the Island's Gross Domestic Product, and accounted for $37 billion or 67% of all island exports in 2003.

"Through our new TRANSCAT Calibration Laboratory in Puerto Rico, we can now provide customers in the Island's pharmaceutical and other industries with access to an enhanced level of accredited calibration services, as well as access to TRANSCAT's CalTrak® calibration quality program that manages the documentation, tracking and control of the calibration process and provides uniform certificates and data as calibrations are performed."

 

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AIAG's Metrology Interface Specification Could Save Industry Hundreds of Millions of Dollars

The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) announced at the Quality Expo Conference in Rosemont, Ill. that a common global language specification for metrology system interfaces, called dimensional markup language (DML), will be released in June. AIAG developed DML in partnership with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a non- regulatory agency of the Department of Commerce. DML will help connect different measuring components from various systems within a plug-and-play environment.

The DML specification is only one part of a broader AIAG effort supporting open interface standards that efficiently communicate metrology information, helping the automotive industry recover some of the time (up to six months) and the approximately $600 million it loses annually to build and rebuild measurement programs for different systems.

"AIAG is the umbrella that the global metrology community worked under to develop this important metrology interoperability standard, and today's demonstration showcases the success of that collaboration," said Chuck Koehn, AIAG acting executive director.

Defined as the science of measurement, metrology is used in the automotive industry to improve dimensional integrity in vehicles. One of the most critical issues facing the industry today is the cost of integrating proprietary dimensional measurement systems. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have been generally unable to require compliance to specific standards because either no standards were in place or no conformance tests existed to verify compliance to the standard.

"AIAG and NIST, working together to address a billion-dollar plus interoperability issue, demonstrate an industry-government partnership where everyone benefits," said Hratch G. Semerjian, acting director of NIST. "In today's global environment, it is imperative that we adopt standardized processes that enable true collaborations across continents."

AIAG's DML specification is a common method to effectively transmit inspection results information, which addresses the current void of seamless data exchange in dimensional metrology and inspection system operations. This lack of interoperability also severely limits manufacturers' ability to effectively build and operate measurement systems and often results in extra time to reprogram dimensional measurement and inspection systems. Companies that transfer data for dimensional metrology and inspection system operations will benefit from the use of open standards, such as DML.

These systems typically include CAD software, inspection program planning and execution software, a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) and inspection analysis software.

The demonstration linked proprietary hardware and software in a live execution of part inspection -- using touch-trigger probing, scanning, part alignment, and tool changing -- connecting Wenzel, Xspect Solutions and Zeiss CMMs with software from LK, Metrologic, Metromec, Tecnomatix, Wilcox Associates and Zeiss. The demo also successfully transferred part geometry and feature tolerance information from these software applications to analysis software from Dimensional Control Systems, Tecnomatix and Mitutoyo.

The DML specification was developed by the AIAG Metrology Interoperability Project Team, whose goal is to streamline the dimensional measuring function at auto manufacturers, suppliers and tooling outfits throughout the supply chain. The team includes representatives from AIAG, NIST, DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Co. and the product vendors named above.

NIST has supported AIAG by providing a test bed to validate DML and I++DME with multiple CMMs, metrology software and hardware loaned to NIST by vendor partners. NIST develops and promotes measurement, standards and technology to enhance productivity, facilitate trade and improve the quality of life.

Founded in 1982, AIAG is a globally recognized organization where OEMs and suppliers unite to address and resolve issues affecting the worldwide automotive supply chain. .

 

Quarterly Reports From Sypris, Danaher, and LeCroy

  • Sypris Reports First Quarter Earnings

    Sypris Solutions, Inc. reported revenue increased 39% to a record $124.2 million for the first quarter compared to $89.4 million for the prior year period.

    "The results for the first quarter were consistent with our expectations," said Jeffrey T. Gill, president and chief executive officer. "Revenue continued to climb while the costs associated with the increase in manufacturing capacity, launch of new programs and disruption of material deliveries began to abate from the levels experienced during the fourth quarter of 2004. We expect these cost overruns to continue during the second quarter at a declining rate as the new manufacturing cells are completed and new programs enter full production, after which we expect margins to gradually return to historical levels."

    "The outlook for continued growth remains positive, with net orders increasing 30% to a record $136.0 million during the quarter, resulting in a 22% increase in backlog to a record $261.7 million. The increase in orders represented the ninth consecutive quarter of comparable period growth in bookings, reflecting strong demand from the commercial vehicle market and the positive impact of recently awarded long-term contracts during 2003 and 2004. Our task is clear. We must complete the equipment installations and program launches so that our success in generating new business translates into commensurately higher earnings going forward."

    Revenue for the Electronics Group was $35.6 million in the first quarter compared to $40.9 million for the prior year period and declined 23% sequentially from the fourth quarter of last year, which reflects the seasonal swings in the government's procurement cycle and is consistent with the Company's historical performance. Gross profit for the quarter was $5.0 million compared to $7.9 million for the same period in 2004, primarily reflecting a continued decline in shipments for data systems products. "Net orders for our Electronics Group approximated $26.8 million for the quarter, while backlog declined 7% to $109.7 million," said Gill.

    "The near term outlook for our data systems business continues to be challenging, while the overall spending for aerospace and defense programs remains solid. Assuming the continued firming of the economy, we should see an increasingly positive contribution from our Test & Measurement services business, which has been impacted by the downturn in the markets for commercial aerospace, telecommunications and semiconductor products during the past several years."

  • Danaher Corporation Announces Record First Quarter Results

    Danaher Corporation announced that net earnings for its first quarter ended April 1, 2005 were $188 million, 30% higher than its 2004 first quarter net earnings of $145 million. Diluted earnings per share for the 2005 first quarter were $0.58, a 29% increase over the comparable $0.45 for the 2004 first quarter. Sales for the 2005 first quarter were $1,826 million, 18.5% higher than the $1,543 million reported for the 2004 first quarter.

    H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We are again pleased to report record first quarter earnings. Despite tougher comparisons in the quarter, we are also pleased to report growth of 4% from existing businesses, also known as core revenues. Total sales growth for the quarter also includes acquisition growth of 13% and currency gains of 1.5%. Our operating cash flow of $312 million was another record first quarter and represents a 24% increase over the 2004 first quarter. We remain confident we are well positioned to deliver positive results for the balance of the year.”

    Danaher Corporation is a leading manufacturer of Professional Instrumentation, Industrial Technologies, and Tools and Components.

  • LeCroy's Third Quarter Results

    "We achieved another quarter of record results, with greater than 30 percent revenue growth from the same quarter last year and strong operating margins," said LeCroy President and Chief Executive Officer Tom Reslewic. "LeCroy posted record sales, we shipped a record number of oscilloscopes and we reported $43.7 million in bookings, a 36 percent year-over-year increase. Orders for low- and mid-range oscilloscopes and protocol solutions were particularly strong during the quarter as demand continues to escalate for these tools. High-end oscilloscope orders were softer than expected due to a combination of new competitive offerings and purchasing delays related to the anticipation of new LeCroy products that we launched on April 4th. Despite revenues coming in at the low end of our guidance range, our pro forma operating margin was at the high end of our guidance range at 14 percent."

    "Overall orders for oscilloscopes and serial data solutions increased across all of our geographic and vertical markets," continued Reslewic. "We increased domestic orders by 29 percent and European orders grew by 30 percent year-over-year. Asia-Pacific once again led all regions with 72 percent growth while Japan grew 18 percent even in the face of a slowing economy."

    "As expected, we continued to see strong demand from the Computer market, which made up 26 percent of total orders and grew 24 percent compared with last year," said Reslewic. "The Automotive market grew 50 percent compared to a year ago and made up our second-largest market in the quarter at 18 percent, closely followed by Data Storage. Military and Government made up 12 percent of total orders. The greatest surprise in the quarter was 70 percent year on year and sequential growth from the Telecom segment, which made up 7 percent of orders."

    "Shortly after the close of the quarter, we announced three new high-performance digital oscilloscopes as part of our strategy to capture greater share at the high end of the oscilloscope market," added Reslewic. "Initial customer reaction to these products has been excellent, and we are optimistic about our prospects in this market."

    "The new WaveExpert 9000, at 100 GHz, is the world's highest bandwidth oscilloscope," said Reslewic. "The WaveExpert 'Near Real-Time Oscilloscope' includes new proprietary technology. This technology delivers signal acquisition speeds more than 100 times faster than conventional sampling scopes, long memories and signal analysis algorithms that, until now, were found only in real-time oscilloscopes. We also have introduced an SDA version of the WaveExpert to meet the specific needs of serial data system designers. We expect to begin shipments of these products in the fourth quarter."

 

Instron Moves Into Their New Worldwide Headquarters

Effective April 12th, Instron moved into its new headquarters in Norwood, Massachusetts.

Instron, a leading provider of testing equipment designed to evaluate the mechanical properties of materials and components, broke ground on the new, custom-designed and customer-focused worldwide headquarters on September 30, 2004. Located on a 50-acre wooded site at 825 University Avenue in Norwood, MA, Instron's new facility brings over 300 employees to the town.

Instron's new headquarters feature a new Customer Center, including an expanded Application Lab and Training Center. The Application Lab will serve as a visual showpiece for the facility, including a partial two-story glass-walled space immediately adjacent to the building's main lobby. In this Lab, Instron engineers work with customers to configure systems that address the unique needs of customer applications. Adjacent to the Application Lab, Instron's new Training Center includes the latest and most advanced testing equipment.

Another highlight of the new facility is the Calibration Center, housing one of the industry’s few primary standard dead-weight stacks for calibrating force transducers up to 250,000 lbs. Instron's new headquarters also feature a purpose-built manufacturing facility, custom designed to maximize efficiency of workflow. As a result of this new facility, Instron will achieve increased productivity and faster delivery times.

Instron's New Address:
825 University Ave.
Norwood, MA 02062-2643
+1 800 564 8378
+1 781 828 2500 (Outside the US)

Sypris Expands Testing with EMI & EMC Capabilities

Sypris Test & Measurement, Inc., a subsidiary of Sypris Solutions, Inc., announced the addition of electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic conformance (EMC) testing capabilities to its suite of testing and calibration service offerings.

The services are available through Sypris facilities in Burlington, MA.,Wayne, N.J. and North Billerica, MA.

"These additions demonstrate our continued commitment to providing our customers with the broadest possible base of experience and testing capability, and enhance our presence in the Northeast," said John Baron, Director of Testing Operations, Sypris Test & Measurement. "Sypris is a market leader in the testing of semiconductor components, and military and commercial product compliance testing."

The Massachusetts portion of Sypris' EMI and EMC testing is made possible through an arrangement with Quest Engineering in North Billerica, Mass. Sypris will perform EMI and EMC testing in that facility for both Quest and Sypris customers. Quest will continue to do air lab, audio and product safety testing.

Sypris Test & Measurement, Inc. is a leading provider of calibration services, test and component sourcing services, and specialty products to major corporations and government agencies.

 

NCSL International Benchmarking Survey Needs Your Participation

The NCSL International Benchmarking Programs Committee requests members' participation in the 2005 NCSL International Benchmarking Survey. To achieve an appropriate statistical sample, the survey strives for at least 30% participation. Your input is needed to meet that goal. Your participation in the 2005 survey will enable NCSL International to provide the most accurate trend data for its members and the metrology industry.

The 2005 NCSL International Benchmarking Survey is now available online at: http://www.ncslisurvey.org/benchmarking/. Surveys must be completed online no later than 31 May 2005. This will allow the Benchmarking Programs Committee to analyze the data and prepare a comprehensive report and presentation for the 2005 NCSL International Annual Workshop and Symposium, which will be held 7-11 August 2005, in Washington D.C. All session-goers will receive the complete report and presentation.

A brief summary of results will be communicated in post-symposium editions of the NCSLI Newsletter and NCSL International website.

 

Agilent Technologies Launches T&M Certification in China

Agilent Technologies Inc. launched Agilent Test & Measurement Certification in China, a certification program designed to identify and cultivate local talent in the test and measurement (T&M) industry. The program will be an integral part of Agilent Technologies University, which offers a diversified portfolio of learning-oriented programs to improve the overall standard of T&M professionals.

"Agilent University is a common platform open to the T&M industry that helps address the needs of future experimental technologies and is an ongoing effort to deliver professional knowledge and nurture talent," said Pat Byrne, president of Agilent's Electronic Products and Solutions Group (EPSG). "The launch of Agilent Certification is a commitment to the goal of Agilent University: to improve the overall standard of T&M professionals."

Agilent T&M Certification endeavors to be an industry-recognized accreditation for highly qualified T&M professionals. It positions them as experts in their field in addition to providing enhanced industry knowledge and more effective operating skills. Agilent's customers will benefit from improved workplace performance and the advancement of the entire T&M industry.

Agilent T&M Certification is the first to validate technical competencies across six areas:

  • Wireless communication
  • Radio frequency and microwave
  • Optical and photonics
  • General electronics and digital test
  • Network equipment
  • Test automation

After completing the training courses and passing a comprehensive examination, program participants are awarded certification at the associate, expert or master proficiency level.

"Agilent T&M Certification covers major segments of the T&M industry," said Saleem Odeh, vice president and general manager of EPSG's Worldwide Field Operation. "It offers a uniquely tailored program that provides T&M professionals a progressive choice of technical certification on diversified areas in the T&M industry. This is not offered by anyone else. Agilent Test & Measurement Certification will further differentiate Agilent from its competitors and contribute to developing customer satisfaction and product loyalty."

"Agilent T&M Certification demonstrates our continuous commitment to our customers in China, Agilent's largest market in Asia and our second largest globally," said Hai Su, president of EPSG in Asia. "Our program offers great benefits to enterprises that can utilize it as a metric for evaluating T&M expertise. It provides individuals with career advancement, increased credibility, validation of knowledge and skills and, in particular, a competitive advantage. It is a reflection of Agilent's relentless effort to develop local talent in China."

New NIST Facility Recognized in Lab Design Competition

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and HDR Inc. accepted an award on March 22 for "high honors" in R&D Magazine’s 2005 Lab of the Year competition for the Advanced Measurement Laboratory, a new facility completed last year on NIST's Gaithersburg, Md., campus. HDR provided architecture and engineering services on the project.

The $235 million facility, regarded as the most technologically advanced research facility of its kind in the world, was judged by a jury of representatives from the architectural, scientific and laboratory equipment communities, as well as R&D Magazine editors. Specific criteria the judges considered included siting, planning, traffic flow, aesthetics, working conditions, lab design, opportunities for collaboration and idea exchange, energy efficiency, cost to build and cost to operate.

The AML is an essential part of NIST's mission of advancing U.S. technological competitiveness. The new facility allows NIST to provide the sophisticated measurements and standards needed by U.S. industry and the scientific community for key 21st-century technologies such as nanotechnology, semiconductors, biotechnology, advanced materials, quantum computing and advanced manufacturing. It provides NIST researchers with simultaneous tight control of temperature, humidity, acoustics and vibration, as well as excellent air cleanliness and electrical power quality. The facility was dedicated on June 21, 2004.

For further information on the AML, see
www.nist.gov/public_affairs/releases/aml_dedication.htm.

 

Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC) 2005

The CMSC Society announced that it will host its Coordinate Metrology Sytems Conference (CMSC) 2005 from July 17-22, 2005 at the Hyatt Regency Austin in Austin, Texas.

This annual conference draws CMSC members and visitors from around the world who are users, service providers, and OEM manufacturers of close-tolerance industrial coordinate measurement systems, software, and peripherals. CMSC celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2004, and attracted the largest exhibitor participation in its history. Conference attendees hail from prominent science/research laboratories, and diverse industries such as aerospace, space hardware, antenna, automotive, shipbuilding, power generation, and general engineering. For more information on the conference program and registration, visit CMSC's website.

CMSC is the only North American conference dedicated solely to professionals responsible for the measurement and inspection of manufactured and assembled components. Metrology experts from leading manufacturers and laboratories deliver application white papers and presentations covering their successful and efficient use of 3D coordinate measurement systems. CMSC 2005 also features a Vendor Hall showcasing exhibitors who serve the technology needs of the industrial measurement marketplace. From new product information to user education to technical guidance, CMSC delivers high value sessions and workshops for its community of professional and novice users. Last year’s presentations where delivered by industry experts from NIST, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Airbus UK and Airbus France, DaimlerChrysler, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, The Boeing Company, and more.

 

KROHNE's UK Calibration Lab Accredited to ISO 17025

KROHNE's reputation for industry-leading quality and reliability has been endorsed formally by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). The company’s calibration facility at its Wellingborough-based plant has been awarded UKAS certification to ISO 17025.

UKAS is the sole accreditation body in the UK recognized by government to assess, against internationally recognized standards, organizations that provide certification, testing inspection and calibration services.

KROHNE has five calibration rigs which are now the only dedicated rigs in the UK accredited by UKAS to calibrate Coriolis mass flowmeters. They have been approved for testing mass and volume flow to 0.035 per cent and 0.038 per cent uncertainty respectively at flow rates from 1,125 kg per hour to 247,100 kg per hour.

The accreditation enables the company to carry out custody transfer calibration and seal instruments according to the requirements of OIML R117 without the need for customers to undertake additional on-site calibration. This can save substantial time and money.

"Attaining UKAS approval is of great benefit to us," said Eddie Bridges, international product group manager for mass flow at KROHNE. "We can now demonstrate formally that we meet strict internationally recognized calibration criteria, which we will apply to all products we supply."

Krohne's calibration laboratory has been given the number 0812 and is listed on the UKAS website www.UKAS.org/calibration.

 

VWR International, Inc. Acquires Advanced Instruments Sales & Service, Inc.

VWR International, Inc. announced the acquisition of Advanced Instruments Sales & Service, Inc., a San Juan, Puerto Rico-based supplier of a broad range of services, instrumentation, equipment, and consumables to the Puerto Rican pharmaceutical, biochemical, and scientific markets. The acquisition is intended to expand VWR's service and product portfolio within the Puerto Rican sales and marketing region and the continental United States.

Advanced Instruments Sales & Service is a privately held firm, incorporated in Puerto Rico in 1985. The company is Puerto Rico's premier provider of a full complement of laboratory, analytical, validation, metrology and calibration services, and they offer preferred brands of analytical instruments, equipment, balances, microbiology products, supplies, and technology.

The Advanced Instruments company consists of the Advanced Instruments Sales & Service, Inc. product distribution organization, the Caribbean Metrology Center division, the AQS Validation Group division, and the ADCHEM Pharma Operations subsidiary. The company has a total of 95 employees.

The Caribbean Metrology Center meets the mass weights, pipette calibration and certifications, and other specialized needs of local scientific industries. The AQS Validation Group provides pharmaceutical process and product validations, process optimizations, computer validations, auditing services, and cleaning method development. ADCHEM Pharma Operations offers integrated warehouse, materials management, logistics and laboratory services to the pharmaceutical industry.

For more information visit the company's links provided above.

 

TRANSCAT, Inc. Partners with GE Infrastructure Sensing to Offer Expanded Line of Products

TRANSCAT, Inc., a leading global distributor of professional-grade test and measurement instruments, is pleased to announce it is partnering with GE Infrastructure Sensing to offer an expanded range of products for the process, utility, and pharmaceutical markets. TRANSCAT's new product offerings include a comprehensive family of General Eastern, Kaye, Panametrics, and Protimeter laboratory and process instrumentation products. TRANSCAT's partnership with GE Infrastructure Sensing is an expansion of its existing relationship under which it is distributing GE Druck pressure products.

According to TRANSCAT Vice President, Jay Woychick, "Our partnership with GE Infrastructure Sensing brings a suite of products from leading manufacturers of temperature, moisture, humidity, pressure, gas analysis and flow instruments ideally suited for TRANSCAT'S customers in the pharmaceutical, process and utility markets. The Sensing-based technology business is a rapidly growing market for TRANSCAT. We will be offering our customers a broad range of sensing products and calibration support services to accurately monitor, protect, control and validate their critical applications and processes."

TRANSCAT will employ a three-pronged strategy to market the GE Infrastructure Sensing product line: TRANSCAT's veteran field sales force throughout the U.S. and Canada; a variety of B2B marketing programs, including print media and web initiatives; and the renowned TRANSCAT Master Catalog.

Quality Expo 2005

Attend Quality Expo April 18-21 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois for the most comprehensive array of inspection, test and measurement equipment, software and services. Compare and discover the latest ideas and products to drive quality improvements in your business, and edge out your competition.

  • 300 top suppliers demonstrating the latest in handheld gages, calibration equipment, software, CMMs, data collection
  • NDT Pavilion featuring the newest nondestructive test solutions
  • Free Keynote Address by Juran Institute President and CEO, Joseph De Feo
  • Free Keynote Address by Afterburner, Inc. F-15 fighter pilots on "Flawless Execution"
  • Climb inside the Cockpit Module from an F111-F!
  • Free Educational Sessions, and more!
Visit Quality Expo's web site for more details.


NIST and Utah State Collaborate on Sensor Technology

An agreement signed March 14 between the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Utah State University (USU) creates a formal partnership for collaboration in the development and calibration of optical sensors for defense, homeland security, weather prediction and climate research. The signing ceremony was hosted by Utah Senator Bob Bennett with Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology Phillip Bond, NIST Acting Director Hratch Semerjian, USU President Stan Albrecht, Utah Senator Orrin Hatch, staff from Utah Rep. Rob Bishop’s office, and other NIST and USU representatives in attendance. “NIST is signing this memorandum of understanding today because we believe that, by working together, exchanging people, and sharing resources, our institutions can spur greater progress in innovation, research and education,” said Bond.

NIST and Utah State have an extensive history of collaboration in measurements and standards for optical instruments, with an emphasis on space-based applications. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will enhance that partnership. The two organizations will address areas of critical technical importance for improving national security and calibrating instruments used in assessing the extent and consequences of climate change, a necessary prerequisite for developing effective environmental policies. Other potential areas of collaboration include biotechnology, nanotechnology, and computational chemistry. For additional information, see www.nist.gov/public_affairs/releases/nist_usu_partner.htm.
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