§7506 Department of Commerce Programs

Summary

The Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology must set up research on how to develop and make nanotechnology. The research will study measurement, reliability and quality, process control, and manufacturing best practices. The Director must use the Manufacturing Extension Partnership when possible so small and medium manufacturers get the results. The Secretary of Commerce or someone they appoint must create an information clearinghouse, with help from the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office and, when possible, the National Technical Information Service. The clearinghouse will share information on commercializing nanotech, including regional and local efforts, how federal research becomes commercial or military products, best practices, ways to overcome barriers, and use of manufacturing facilities and workers.