June Newsletter 2015

Led by the industry trade body Make UK, the day offered a chance for UK manufacturers to open their doors and demonstrate the opportunities available across the sector. 

The UK’s only trade exhibition for the entire laboratory industry takes place on 1 and 2 November this year at the NEC in Birmingham.

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. 

UKAS is making strides in developing accreditation for AI management systems certification under the ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 standard, in alignment with ISO/IEC 42001:2023.

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

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

The updated website has a host of new capabilities for members, including training updates, a live jobs board – free for members – and editable member profiles. There are also regular training discounts and special offers. 

The 21st International Metrology Congress (CIM 2023) will take place on 7-10 March in Lyon (France).

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

There are a number of mercury-containing lamps that are being phased out this year further to RoHS Delegated Directives in the EU Official Journal. 

Measurement Uncertainty in Digital Transformation Report for Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS). Download TÜV SÜD’s report. 

UK officially signs biggest trade deal since Brexit

  Engineering UK has published a new report on increasing girls’ aspirations for careers in engineering.  Rapid Evidence Review –…

The Department of Business and Trade has now legislated for continued CE recognition.  The Product Safety and Metrology, etc. (Amendment)…

Third Dimension, manufacturer of the GapGun and Vectro precision-measurement tools, has extended its T-series line of measurement sensor with the new T15