September Newsletter 2015

A new metrology in healthcare workshop in Huddersfield in July will bring together speakers from NPL, the University of Huddersfield…

Calling UK SMEs – are you developing new semiconductor materials or technology?

Measurement for Business (M4B) is a programme designed to give SMEs access to NPL’s measurement expertise and accelerate innovation in your business.

Check your eligibility and apply now: https://www.npl.co.uk/measurement-for-business

Make UK has released a new report highlighting the need for effective regulation to support the growth and competitiveness of…

The BMTA welcomes EUROLAB Technical Report ”Guidelines for managing sustainability in Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs)”, as a timely and practical contribution for testing and calibration laboratories and wider testing/inspection/certification (TIC) organisations navigating sustainability expectations. 

Global tech and automation company ABB has launched a new analytical training facility called the Skills Hub at its service…

EUROLAB has published its position paper on the impact and revision of the New Legislative Framework (NLF). In the paper,…

A new report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has outlined the indispensable role of accurate measurement in engineering.

The British Testing and Measurement Association (BMTA) welcomes the UK Government’s 2025 Industrial Strategy and affirms that its successful delivery…

As an employer, your input is crucial in shaping the future of the Level 3 Metrology Technician standard. The Metrology Trailblazer Group is currently reviewing the Level 3 Metrology Technician standard to ensure it continues to meet industry needs and remains relevant for the evolving workforce. Your feedback will play a vital role in this process.

The UKAS Policy Advisory Forum (PAF) meeting took place in September, the first time the PAF has convened in person since 2019. 

EUROLAB and UNIDO have announced a series of seminars between September and November 2025 under the UNIDO Global Quality and Standards Programme (GQSP). 

  The importance of testing to validate finished product quality is an essential part of any manufacturing process. One industry…

STEM shortages are affecting the metrology industry. What can we do about it? 

  We are awoken in the morning by the alarms on our smartphones, synchronised to our wake-up times by a…

The NPL is hosting an online workshop for calibration laboratories on Digital Calibration Certificates (DCCs).  The workshop will introduce DCCs…