International Standardization Activities
Social implementation of research achievements through standardization activities
Greetings from the chair of the NIMS International Standardization Committee
Chair: Gen Nishijima
A mission of NIMS, as a Designated National Research and Development Institute, is to develop human resources and disseminate research and development results, responding appropriately to the development of science and technology and to the demands of society. Standardization is an activity of reflecting these results in standards and norms. It is also a means of disseminating the results of research and development, along with conference presentations, publication in academic journals, and patents.
NIMS has long been involved in international/domestic standardization activities. In particular, we have played a central role in the VAMAS project for more than 40 years. In research and development activities, especially in large-scale projects in which large amounts of government funds are invested, social implementation of research achievements through standardization is required more strongly than ever before. NIMS International Standardization Committee aims to consolidate and visualize standardization activities and their results at NIMS, and to stimulate the activities. We will continue contributing to society through standardization activities. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Policy for international standardization activities
The NIMS International Standardization Committee will promote the following activities from a mid- to long-term perspective.
* VAMAS
The Versailles Project on Advanced Materials and Standards (VAMAS) was established following an economic summit in 1982 held at Versailles by the Heads of State of the G7 group of nations and representatives from the Commission of the European Communities. The membership has expanded over the last few years. VAMAS aims to promote world trade in advanced technology products and stimulate economic exchanges by promoting the development of new technologies related to new materials and international standardization among participating countries.
- Promote returning our research achievements to society through standardization activities.
- Contribute to giving back to society by advancing material-related standards in terms of safety and reliability, e.g., from the perspective of national resilience.
- As the national secretariat of VAMAS*, coordinate and visualize standardization activities related to new materials.
- Disseminate the significance of standardization activities in addition to publishing papers and creating intellectual property, as a means of returning our research achievements to society.
* VAMAS
The Versailles Project on Advanced Materials and Standards (VAMAS) was established following an economic summit in 1982 held at Versailles by the Heads of State of the G7 group of nations and representatives from the Commission of the European Communities. The membership has expanded over the last few years. VAMAS aims to promote world trade in advanced technology products and stimulate economic exchanges by promoting the development of new technologies related to new materials and international standardization among participating countries.
Announcements & events
- 2024.03.04
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We published the 2024 edition of the "NIMS Materials Standardization Activities Overview," which has been released annually since 2020.
- 2024.02.28
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Two lectures were held, by Chairman Kimura of the NIMS International Standardization Committee, and by CEO Kano of mil-kin Inc.
- 2023.12.11
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A lecture was delivered by Dr. Fernando Castro, former chairman of VAMAS (NPL, UK).
Contact Information
NIMS International Standardization Committee
E-Mail: vamasj-secretariat=ml.nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@")
E-Mail: vamasj-secretariat=ml.nims.go.jp (Please change "=" to "@")