The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a report identifying key measurement challenges facing U.S. industry, calling for a strategic approach to sustain U.S. innovation. The report, based on analysis of over 700 measurement challenges across 11 industrial sectors, found that new measurement techniques will be needed to realize and commercialize emerging technologies.
The report emphasizes the importance of measurement science in enabling U.S. industry to maintain global economic competitiveness. It identifies measurement challenges in areas such as semiconductor manufacturing, nanotechnology, and quantum computing, where breakthroughs in measurement capabilities may be necessary to clear a path to market.
NIST plans to use the assessment to inform its strategic planning decisions and work with other organizations to raise awareness of the role of measurement science in boosting innovation. The report is available on the NIST website.
Keywords: Measurement, Innovation, Quantum
