Every time you use toothpaste, apply perfume, or take medication, you are benefiting from a carefully crafted formulation made in a lab. These formulations are complex arrangements of ingredients designed to work together effectively. Achieving the correct formulation can determine whether a product succeeds or fails in the market.

At the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), efforts are underway to revolutionize how scientists create and improve these formulations. The aim is to develop better products for everyday use.