National Physical Laboratory (NPL)

Overview

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a leading UK government research center focused on measurement science and standards. Established in 1900, NPL's mission is to develop and maintain the UK's primary measurement standards, ensuring accuracy and consistency across various domains. As one of the oldest metrology institutes in the world, it has a rich history of scientific research that bridges theoretical concepts with practical industrial applications.

Offering a broad range of measurement and calibration services, NPL supports innovation and quality assurance across numerous sectors. These services include maintaining primary measurement standards for mass, length, time, and electrical measurements, as well as providing calibration and verification for industries and research institutions. NPL is active in research and development in physics, engineering, and digital technologies, contributing significantly to advancements in radar, computing, and digital data science. The laboratory collaborates widely to enhance safety and reliability in emerging technologies.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +44 20 8977 3222
• Website: npl.co.uk
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/national-physical-laboratory

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Science
• Research
• Physics
• Measurement
• Innovation
• Metrology
• Calibration
• Technology
• Standards
• Measurement software development
• Life sciences
• Energy and utilities
• Healthcare
• Testing laboratories and services
• Gas and particle metrology
• Engineering
• Radar technology
• Public sector research
• Cryogenic radiometer
• Customer engagement
• Measurement for safety compliance
• Metrology infrastructure
• Biological measurement
• Technological innovation
• Measurement for healthcare
• Product development
• Quantum technologies
• Automotive
• Global measurement
• Consulting
• Environmental monitoring
• GPS standards
• Instrument calibration
• Environmental services
• Biometrology
• Measurement for food safety
• Advanced materials
• International collaboration
• Packet switching
• Atomic clock
• Measurement for climate change
• Energy
• Satellite measurement standards
• International standards
• Space
• Defence and security
• Biotechnology
• Measurement for manufacturing
• Measurement for energy efficiency
• Traceability
• Manufacturing
• Standards development
• IT and telecoms
• Aerospace
• Defense
• Scientific excellence
• Metrology consultancy
• Optical radiometry
• Acoustic measurement
• Surface technology
• Material characterization
• Regulatory compliance
• Measurement accuracy
• Earth observation
• Primary measurement standards
• Measurement standards
• Sensor development
• Government
• Nuclear metrology
• Scientific research
• Data science
• Measurement science
• Consultancy
• Metrology for space
• Industry support
• Measurement traceability
• Industrial innovation
• Measurement technology
• UK industry support
• Digital calibration
• Mass spectrometry
• B2B
• Time and frequency
• National metrology institute
• Biomedicine
• Chemical analysis
• Electrochemistry
• Gas metrology
• Particle metrology
• Dimensional metrology
• Quantum detection
• Ionising radiation
• Radiation dosimetry
• Graphene technology
• Medical physics
• Consultancy services
• Calibration services
• Training programs
• Automotive testing
• Defense technology
• Energy utilities
• Climate monitoring
• Food safety
• Healthcare innovation
• IT and telecommunications
• Manufacturing support
• Medical device testing
• Oil and gas metrology
• Space exploration
• Drug discovery
• Synthetic biology
• Engineering biology
• Molecular imaging
• Preclinical testing
• Diagnostic tools
• Reference materials development
• Technical support
• Educational outreach
• Data accuracy
• Commercialization of technology
• Education
• Non-profit
• Distribution
• Transportation & logistics
• Energy & utilities
• Health care
• Health, wellness & fitness
• Hospital & health care
• Renewables & environment
• Material science
• Mechanical or industrial engineering
• Management consulting
• Nonprofit organization management

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