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National Institute of Standards and Technology - "The National Institute of Standards and Technology strengthens U.S. global economic competitiveness by developing technologies, measurement methods, and standards. NIST works with industry to overcome technological hurdles that limit quality and innovation."

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Some of NIST's Prior Research Consortia:

Rebuilding Bone with the Help of Technology. (NIST TechBeat, November 2000)
A Functionally Specific Three-Dimensional Polymer Implant for Articular Cartilage Repair and Regeneration. (NIST Project Brief, October 1999)
NIST Machine to Aid in Making Better Artificial Joints. (NIST Update, July 20, 1998)
Agencies Cooperate to Boost Quality of Implant Materials. (NIST TechBeat, September 1997)
Advanced Technology Program Opens Four Competitions Including New Tissue Engineering Program. (NIST PRess Release, February 12, 1997)
Medical Device Community Teams with NIST to identify best wear-resistant materials for implants. Orthopedic Accelerated Wear Resistance. Helps shorten development and approval time for new orthopedic implants by identifying test methods with the greatest promise for accelerated screening of materials for wear resistance. Contact John Tesk.(NIST Press Release, September 25, 1996)