National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)<p>The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a non-regulatory federal agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce. 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.</p> <p>See also: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Institute_of_Standards_and_Technology">NIST</a> </p>