Researchers have developed a Braille reader that converts electronic text into a continuous Braille output. The new device could be significantly less expensive than existing Braille readers. Read more . The NIST Retrieval Group works with industry, academia, and other government agencies to promote effective and efficient methods of manipulating, browsing, searching, and presenting electronic text. Many communications companies have benefitted by taking advantage of these programs.
Smaller manufacturers face many challenges in our technology-driven environment.
To help meet these challenges, NIST started the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program in 1988. This nationwide network of centers, now in all 50 states, has assisted more than 10,000 U.S. firms, including communications firms. The Baldrige National Quality Program recognizes performance excellence and quality achievement by U.S. manufacturers, service companies, educational organizations, and health-care providers. Communications firms have been competing for the Baldrige Award since it was established in 1988. In 1995, Corning Telecommunications Products Division won the Baldrige Award.