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An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory Fiscal Year 2010 (2010) / Chapter Skim
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6 Overall Conclusions
Pages 30-32

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... A few examples include the following:  Redefinition of the kilogram, across-the-board potential impact, from megascale to nanoscale industries;  Piconewton measurement using biological molecules (DNA) as intrinsic force standards, bridging "bio" and "nano," opening new frontiers in materials and micro-/nano-devices;  Measurement technology development for larger, next-generation silicon wafers;  Safety and security of industrial control systems (1.25 million downloads of the standard)
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... This is also true for biotechnology in manufacturing, including biological product components and biologically derived process components, as well as for information technology in manufacturing, including knowledge bases and "smart" products and factories. The equipment in the MEL and the technical expertise of its staff will need to evolve quickly to meet future needs in these areas.
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