September Newsletter 2015

World Metrology Day took place in May 2023 with a theme of measurements supporting the global food system. 

This course provides a practical approach to evaluating uncertainty in testing laboratories which is in line with the ISO principles for uncertainty estimation and current accreditation requirements.

International Trade Week has launched its programme of events and is still looking for people to host events. 

20th Oct, NMRO, Teddington 2015

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Warringtonfire has officially opened its state-of-the-art fire resistance testing laboratory at Birchwood Park, Warrington. The £24m facility became operational on 2 January 2025. 

Lynsey Poyner joined UKAS as operations director last year. She reflects on her first six months in the role and considers the year ahead.

Food and pharmaceutical research company RSSL has announced the opening of a new laboratory offering advanced 3D imaging and metrology services. 

2025 UKAS Policy Advisory Forum, Tuesday 16 September The BMTA has been invited to attend the 2025 UKAS Policy Advisory…

Markes International has expanded its air sampling portfolio with the launch of high-quality gas sampling bags, now available in both…

Join the NPL for a webinar on 16 December 2025 2.30pm, to hear how the organisation has applied practical solutions for detecting defects in materials and civil engineering structures to ensure critical components remain safe throughout their lifecycle.

  Celia Charlwood, Make UK   Successive British Governments seem unable to stick to a long-term plan for economic growth….

Scientists from NPL and the Measurement Standards Laboratory (MSL) in New Zealand are set to carry out the first ever…

Manchester Metrology is inviting businesses to its 2025 open day in Ashton-under-Lyne on Wednesday 12 November (10-3).  The event, which…

The National Physical Laboratory’s (NPL) new programme, Measurement for Recovery (M4B) is making serious noises in UK innovation. 

A new technique developed at NPL has the potential to significantly improve breast cancer outcomes.