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RTW IPC APEX EXPO: Zentech Discusses New NIST Legislation
March 20, 2018 | Real Time with...IPCEstimated reading time: Less than a minute

Matt Turpin, president and CEO of EMS firm Zentech Manufacturing Inc., speaks about the NIST 800-171 legislation published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and how it is different from other regulations such as ITAR.
He also highlights the importance of NIST 800-171 when it comes to strengthening the United States’ defense industrial base.
To watch the interview, click here.
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