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NIST Center for Automotive Lightweighting
Last Updated Date: 10/12/2012

Our objective is to develop the measurement methodology, standards and analysis necessary for the US auto industry and base metal suppliers to … more

Diffraction Metrology and Standards
Last Updated Date: 10/09/2012

Our objective is the development of Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) and quantitative, reproducible, and accurate measurement methods for … more

Thin Film X-Ray Reflectometry
Last Updated Date: 10/09/2012

Our goal is to develop Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) and quantitative, reproducible X-ray reflectometry (XRR) data analysis methods to … more

Nanostructure Fabrication Processes
Last Updated Date: 10/05/2012

In this project we are developing in situ measurements relevant to the electrochemical fabrication, processing, and application of nanostructured … more

Marciniak Mechanical Testing
Last Updated Date: 10/05/2012

A novel method for measuring multiaxial stress-strain curves in sheet metal has been designed based on a modified Marciniak punch stretching … more

Ceramic Phase Equilibrium Data
Last Updated Date: 10/05/2012

Our objective is to compile, evaluate, determine, and disseminate phase equilibrium data to facilitate and optimize the development, processing, … more

Crystallographic Databases
Last Updated Date: 10/05/2012

Our objective is to provide critically evaluated, comprehensive crystal structure databases to enable materials identification required for the … more

Yield Surface Measurement
Last Updated Date: 10/04/2012

In order to calculate the stresses that develop within a formed part, and thereby compensate for such things as elastic springback, it is … more

Crystal Plasticity Modeling
Last Updated Date: 10/04/2012

Crystal Plasticity Modeling calculates multiaxial mechanical constitutive behavior by treating the sample as an interacting aggregate of single … more

Nanoscale Stress Measurements and Standards
Last Updated Date: 10/04/2012

Our objective is to develop accurate measurement methods for the nanoscale stress distributions and surface defects that control device … more

Polymer Microspheres By Annular Co-Flow Extrusion
Last Updated Date: 10/02/2012

Well characterized test materials are essential for validating the performance of trace explosive detection systems. Particle size, chemical … more

Characterization of 3D Photovoltaics
Last Updated Date: 10/02/2012

Our goal is to provide industry with test structures and models of next-generation photovoltaics, with an initial focus on cadmium telluride … more

COMPLETED: Dimensional Metrology for Nanoscale Patterns
Last Updated Date: 10/02/2012

Our goal is to develop and demonstrate precise measurement methods that quantify the physical shape, critical dimensions (CD) and … more

Metrology for Nanoimprint Lithography
Last Updated Date: 10/02/2012

Our goal is to develop, advance, and demonstrate measurements that facilitate Nanoimprint Lithography (NIL) as a viable technology for the … more

Cruciform Multiaxial Testing
Last Updated Date: 10/01/2012

The cruciform mechanical test is widely used to measure the multiaxial deformation behavior of materials.  Standardization of this … more

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