June Newsletter 2015

The National Physical Laboratory-led Manufacturing Measurement Network (MMN) and the UK Metamaterials Network partnered to deliver a webinar in May

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

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

  This article represents Part 2 of a two-part series giving the basics of measurement uncertainty. Part 1 covered the…

This two-day course provides delegates with an appreciation of the requirements of ISO/IEC 17020 and related UK and international guidance, and its application to accreditation for various types of inspection activity.

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

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

To celebrate World Metrology Day the NPL is opening its doors to anyone interested in discovering how its scientists and…

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.

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

National Apprenticeship Week took place on 5-11 February. A week-long celebration that brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy. 

Mark Scott, Business Development Manager, Thomas Bell-Wright Ltd looks at BS 8414, a comprehensive testing method that evaluates the fire performance of external non load bearing cladding systems. 

Clarifying measurement uncertainty (Part 1)

UKAS has launched two new new portals

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