National Physical Laboratory

Develop and apply measurement science/technology/standards and ensure measurement consistency/traceability

Founded in 1900, the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading center for the development and exploitation of measurement science, technology, related standards, and best practices in a diverse range of technical areas and market sectors. As the United Kingdom’s National Measurement Institute, NPL capabilities underpin the U.K. National Measurement System (NMS), ensuring consistency and traceability of measurements in support of U.K. and overseas customer interests.

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NPL Identifies Key Challenges for Clean Hydrogen EconomyReport provides fresh insights into overcoming obstacles for the hydrogen industry to succeed
Thu, 08/29/2024 - 12:00
(NPL: Teddington, England) -- A new report by the National Physical Laboratory outlines the crucial needs and challenges that need addressing to boost the hydrogen economy and support the U.K. in reaching its net-zero goals. The NPL report, “…
NPL and Sellafield Sign Four-Year Framework AgreementCollaboration will support new metrology and technical investigations
Mon, 07/01/2024 - 12:00
(NPL: Teddington, England) -- The National Physical Laboratory has signed a long-term framework agreement with Sellafield, a British nuclear decommissioning site license company controlled by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, a U.K. government…
Quality Control for Liquid Dispersions of 2D MaterialsNPL demonstrates technique at University of Manchester
Wed, 07/26/2023 - 12:01
Graphene and related 2D materials have the potential to disrupt technologies such as energy storage devices, composites, and electronics through their exceptional material properties. Depending on the material, these can include properties such as…
Validating Nanoparticles for Calibration StandardsNPL assesses physical attributes of Stream Bio’s conjugated polymer nanoparticles
Wed, 07/19/2023 - 11:59
(National Physical Laboratory: Teddington, Middlesex, U.K.) -- Fluorescent microparticles and nanobeads, widely used as molecular tags, are also effective calibrants in fluorescence microscopy. They can be fabricated from a range of materials and…
Developing In-Line Quality Control of Advanced Materials for Net-Zero ApplicationsNPL and Thomas Swan & Co. demonstrate the use of Raman spectroscopy
Wed, 06/14/2023 - 12:02
Graphene and related 2D materials (GR2Ms) could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production of advanced materials. Using GR2M nanoplatelets in applications, such as reinforcing concrete or improving battery performance, will require a…
Quality Control Method for Liquid Dispersions of 2D MaterialsNPL demonstrates a rapid tool for 2D material producers
Tue, 05/02/2023 - 12:02
Through their exceptional material properties, graphene and related 2D materials have the potential to disrupt technologies such as energy-storage devices, composites, and electronics. Depending on the material, these properties can include high…
Developing In-Line Quality Control of Advanced Materials for Net-Zero ApplicationsUsing Raman spectroscopy for graphene and related 2D materials
Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:03
Graphene and related 2D materials (GR2Ms) could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production of advanced materials. Using GR2M nanoplatelets in applications such as reinforcing concrete or improving battery performance will require a…
Countdown to the SI Redefinition: Meter
Thu, 12/13/2018 - 12:02
(NPL: Middlesex, UK) -- Following the recent decision taken by measurement scientists from around the world to redefine the International System of Measurement (SI) units, on the 20th of each month we will be looking at one of the seven SI base…
NPL Freeform Standards Support Measuring Unconventional ShapesThese complex reference artifacts provide traceability routes for freeform surfaces
Thu, 11/15/2012 - 10:24
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL), part of the United Kingdom’s National Measurement Office, has developed a new range of 3D standards for verifying freeform coordinate measurement machines (CMMs). The standards allow the verification of…
NPL and SUERC Calibrate a ‘Rock Clock’This will help geologists temporally dissect Earth’s history more faithfully
Fri, 01/06/2012 - 16:07
(NPL: Teddington, Middlesex, UK) -- New research by the United Kingdom’s National Physical Laboratory (NPL), and the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC) will improve the accuracy of estimates of the time of geological events…