Aerospace States Association

Dr. Howard Harary Deputy Director for Manufacturing NIST Engineering Laboratory  

March 22, 2011

NIST 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

NIST: Basic Stats and Facts Major assets •  ~ 2800 federal employees •  ~ 2600 associates and facilities users/year •  ~ 1600 field staff in partner organizations

(Manufacturing Extension Partnership) •  Two main locations, MD and CO •  Four collaborative Institutes (basic physics,

biotech, quantum, marine)

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FY 2010 Appropriations $862 M

Scien&fic  and  Technical  Research  Services  

Industrial  Technology  Services  

Construc&on  of  Research  Facili&es  

$520 M

$147 M

$195 M

FY 2010 Appropriations $862 M

NIST: Major Program Areas NIST Laboratories • Providing measurement solutions for industry

and the Nation

Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership • Nationwide network of resources helping

smaller manufacturers compete globally

Baldrige Performance Excellence Program • Strengthening performance excellence

in U.S. business

Technology Innovation Program • Stimulating technological innovation to

meet key societal challenges

Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program Providing small manufacturing companies the Training, Tools and Connections to ACCELERATE INNOVATION; Leading to new opportunities in domestic & export markets

Today, 59 centers with ~ 400 field locations •  System wide, Non-Federal staff is ~ 1,600 •  Contracting with over 2,400 third party service providers

MEP System budget ~ $300M •  1/3 Federal, 2/3 State and Industry (fees for services)

The Technology Innovation Program Funding Transformational Research for Critical National Needs

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FY2009 Awards in Manufacture of Advanced Materials: 12 awards totaling $84 M R&D (Federal share $41 M)

Key Features of TIP Novel Purpose: address societal challenges not being addressed in areas of Critical National Need

Rich Teaming: businesses, academia, national labs, nonprofit research institutions, and other organizations.

Scientific & Technical Merit: high-risk, high-reward research

Transformational Results: strong potential for advancing the state-of-the-art

Societal Challenges: justifies government attention Clear Government Need: no other funding sources are reasonably available.

Baldrige National Performance Excellence Program

Standard of Performance Excellence

Organizations are judged against the Baldrige criteria in seven areas: •  leadership •  strategic planning •  customer and market focus •  measurement, analysis, and knowledge management •  workforce focus •  process management •  and results Three awards may be given annually in

•  manufacturing •  service •  small business

•  education •  health care •  and nonprofit

NIST Laboratories

Measurement Science Physical measurements •  Fundamental units •  Applied measurements •  Calibrations •  State weights & measures programs

Material measurements •  Material composition & properties •  Validated methods & data •  Standard reference materials •  Laboratory accreditation (NVLAP) Performance Measurements •  Standards for function and interoperability •  Performance metrics •  Testing tools

NIST Measurement Services For over a century, the measurement services programs of NIST have ensured the accuracy and reliability of nearly all measurements in the United States.

U.S. Industry and the Consumer •  Over 1200 different Standard Reference Materials assure the

accuracy of millions of measurements made daily in medical clinics, manufacturing plants, and industrial labs throughout the United States.

•  18, 000 test for 600 unique customers provide the foundation for the traceability of measurements required for assuring product quality and international trade.

Federal Agencies •  Critical measurement support for federal agencies DoD, DoE,

FAA, EPA, and NASA

State Agencies NIST calibrations underpinned more than 360,000 weights and measures calibrations done by state laboratories to assure equity in commerce

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NIST and Standards Standards solutions for

national priorities •  Smart Grid, electronic health

records, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, cloud computing, national building codes …

Resources •  Approx. 400 staff •  100 + technical committees Roles •  Leadership/convening in ASME,

ASTM Intl., IEEE, ISO, IEC, etc. •  Technical underpinnings •  Tools to promote standards quality

through testing and validation Conformity assessment •  800 + laboratories accredited by NVLAP

Public Safety Communications: NIST and industry develop conformity assessment requirements for equipment interoperability

Measurement Standards: NIST develops methodology for measuring energy consumption

Unique Measurement Capability: National Facilities

Center for Nanoscale Science & Technology •  Collaborative research &

shared-access nanofabrication facility

•  Established 2007

•  Large & growing industrial use base

Center for Neutron Research •  Most productive &

efficient neutron scattering facility in US

•  Unique probe of atomic & molecular structure/dynamics

•  Accounts for over 2/3 of neutron research in US

Engineering Laboratory at a Glance To promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness in areas of critical national priority by anticipating and meeting the measurement science and standards needs for technology-intensive manufacturing, construction, and cyber-physical systems in ways that enhance economic prosperity and improve the quality of life.

Funding $86.3 M annual budget $64.8 M - NIST appropriations $21.5 M - Other Agency

Divisions • Manufacturing Systems

Integration • Intelligent Systems • Materials & Construction

Research • Building Environment • Fire Research

Staffing 263 NIST Staff 160 Guest Researchers

Engineering Laboratory Organization

Manufacturing Drivers

•  Increasing pace of technological change •  Product and process innovation

•  Shorter time-to-market

•  Growth of international trade and distributed manufacturing

•  Continual push for higher quality, better performing customized products

•  Increasing productivity and reducing costs •  Need to reduce environmental impacts •  New safety and security challenges

Key Challenges Facing Manufacturing

•  Enhancing productivity at all levels; reducing waste and inefficiencies

•  Distributed supply networks; industry fragmentation; innovation ecosystems

•  Enabling innovation and competitiveness via: –  Better metrics for characterizing, monitoring,

controlling, and optimizing performance

–  Life-cycle performance (versus minimum first-cost) based investment options

–  Technical basis and tools to support emerging standards, codes, and regulations

–  Filling significant pre-competitive R&D gaps

EL Strategic Goals

Measurement Science and Standards for: • Smart Manufacturing, Construction, and

Cyber-Physical Systems • Sustainable and Energy-Efficient

Manufacturing, Materials, and Infrastructure

• Disaster-Resilient Buildings, Infrastructure, and Communities

Manufacturing Matters – the EL Role

•  Manufacturing is challenged by a changing world and more aggressive and adept competition

•  Technology - to spur innovation and enhance quality and productivity - is a critical factor for the success of U.S. manufacturers

•  EL helps manufacturers to innovate and compete more effectively by providing by providing measurement science to help advance technology and reduce risks of technology adoption

Partners Representing Manufacturing Industry

Agilent

EL Manufacturing Program Portfolio

Smart Manufacturing, Construction, and Cyber-Physical Systems Strategic Goal: •  Smart Manufacturing Processes and Equipment •  Next-Generation Robotics and Automation •  Smart Manufacturing and Construction Systems •  Systems Integration for Manufacturing and Construction Applications Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Manufacturing, Materials, and Infrastructure Strategic Goal: •  Sustainable Manufacturing •  Sustainable, High-Performance Infrastructure Materials •  Net-Zero Energy, High-Performance Buildings •  Embedded Intelligence in Buildings

Mechanisms used to Work with Industry

•  Joint projects with Consortia or Individual Companies – CRADAs

– Research Agreements

– Grants and Contracts

• Patent licensing

• NIST Associates (Guest Researchers)

• SBIR Program

Considerations in Working with Industry

•  Is the work appropriate with respect to the NIST mission? •  Is the work appropriate with respect to

the Laboratory mission? •  Does the Laboratory have the necessary competencies

and equipment to succeed? •  Are required NIST capabilities and role unique? •  Does the work align well with existing or planned new

technical programs and priorities? •  Does the nature of the project transcend the needs of an

individual company, and is it infrastructural in nature? •  What will be the impact of the work, if successful? •  Are there sufficient resources to be successful?

Strategies used to Work with Industry

• Standards Engagement • Competitions at NIST Test

Arenas and other venues • Performance Test Methods

and Metrics •  "Plugfests" at tradeshows • Testbeds at NIST and testing

tools available to industry

Manufacturing Facilities and Testbeds

•  Industrial Control System Networking and Security

•  Smart and Wireless Sensors Laboratory

•  Intelligent Mobility

•  Robotics in Manufacturing and Safety

•  Reference Test Arenas for Search and Bomb Disposal Robots

•  Robot Test Facility for Developing Performance Characterization

•  Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Networking

•  Pulse-Heated Kolsky Bar Facility

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EL Confronts Challenges in Metal-Based Additive Manufacturing

•  Rapid art-to-part capability of fabricating complex structures – revolutionary potential

•  Key barriers in the widespread adoption of metal-based additive processes

–  part accuracy –  surface finish –  process certification –  data formats –  process speed

•  EL: –  Identified barriers and research needs –  Evaluated research on machine/process performance –  Helped form Standards Committee F42 on Additive

Manufacturing Technologies (founded 2009)

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