Measurement for Business programme

As the UK’s National Metrology Institute, NPL plays a critical role in advancing measurement science, a discipline underpinning everything from healthcare diagnostics to climate monitoring and emerging technologies. Yet, like many STEM organisations, NPL faces a persistent challenge: a national shortage of skilled workers. 

The International Metrology Congress, CIM2025, has issued a call for abstracts.  The event takes place from 11 March until 14…

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

Geospatial expert and campaigner, Elaine Ball is on a mission to save the world by inspiring the next generation to enter the world of surveying

A new report by NPL has outlined the crucial needs and challenges that need addressing to boost the hydrogen economy and support the UK in reaching its net zero goals.

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

  The European Conference on Non-Destructive Testing (ECNDT) took place from 3-7 July in Lisbon, Portugal.  This conference is a…

This acquisition strengthens NMi’s foothold in the applied metrology and calibration industry and marks a significant step forward in its strategic expansion in the UK. 

New measurements at Jodrell Bank Observatory will improve the accuracy of UK emissions estimates for climate-relevant gases

  On 28 September manufacturers across the UK opened the doors to their factories and sites. National Manufacturing Day is…

NPL held an online MMN (Manufacturer Measurement Network) event on Robotic Inspection on 8th Nov 2022. You can access the recording along with those of other events held by MMN.

Consumer Goods in the EU: Persisting Safety Issues

The NPL’s Measurement for Business (M4B) is now open to companies developing green technologies including renewable energy, alternative fuels, carbon capture, long-term energy storage, future grid, air quality measurements, emissions monitoring and carbon accounting.  

The UK’s National Advanced Materials Metrology Strategy was developed following an in-depth review of UK and international strategies for advanced…

The ISO 26262 Functional Safety Training and Certification Program (FSCP) is a personal certification program. The program trains professionals to have complete understanding and updated technical knowledge of the safety related systems that the standard accounts for.