National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) announced a new suite of Smart Standards for various job roles in various sectors of manufacturing. According to NIMS, these standards are a starting point for any employer or educator developing or evaluating training in these disciplines. Specifically, the new standards are categorized under the disciplines of Industry 4.0, industrial maintenance technology, dimensional measurements, additive manufacturing, machining and metalforming. Smart Standards are part of NIMS Smart Training Solutions, a framework for modernizing training to keep up with the pace of emerging technologies and building solid connections between employers and educators.