National Physical Laboratory (NPL)

Through our Measurement for Business (M4B) programme, we're expanding opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses. By supporting SMEs, our aim is to contribute to increasing investment and restoring economic stability in the UK.? ? 80% of the companies we've worked with so far say they expect to secure more investment as a result of their M4B project.? ? Eligible applicants will be able to access NPL's expertise for up to 20 days at no charge.? ? Apply before 30 November to get your project completed and delivered by 31 March 2025.? ? https://lnkd.in/dxpYdSHE

The Teddington lights are on! This clock played a big part in the illumination of the town, providing a very accurate countdown to the switch on. Our CEO Peter Thompson addressed Teddington residents tonight to introduce this extraordinary clock that’s connected to our atomic clocks back at NPL, showing UTC(NPL) – the official timescale of the UK. Although many still think time comes from Greenwich and we still talk in our day to day lives about GMT and BST, the time does in fact come from us at our site in Teddington and is officially known as universal coordinated time (UTC).

?? The festive season at NPL is officially here! ?? Next stop is our local town of Teddington to join the festivities for Teddington Lights Up. Stay with us for some more dazzling displays. The countdown is on to 2025 and some very exciting announcements. Stay tuned...

Today we concluded our UK Greenhouse Gas Conference sponsored by our Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measurement and Modelling Advancement programme. ?? ?? This morning’s talks centred on sector apportionment of greenhouse gases (GHGs) whilst also looking at traceability and uncertainty of GHG measurements. The shared mission of creating a greener future together shone throw as a key takeaway for the two day conference, as well as the crucial need for continuation of funding to accelerate progress towards net zero. Many thanks to all of our partners and collaborators for their support and our speakers for their brilliant talks. Get in touch to find out how the GEMMA programme can help with your emission reduction planning and reporting: https://lnkd.in/eGGewKmp

Didn’t get a chance to attend Elena Parson’s talk on ‘Resilient time for the future: operational resilience with UTC(NPL)’ at the Jisc Security Conference yesterday? ? Find out more about how our NPLTime? services are providing confidence in terrestrial timing signals for the UK and get in touch to speak to one of our experts today: https://lnkd.in/eHQJgUDS

And that’s a wrap on day one of the UK Greenhouse Gas Conference sponsored by the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measurement and Modelling Advancement (GEMMA) programme! ????? We convened the GEMMA and wider greenhouse gas (GHG) community for an update on the UK GHG inventory and measurement improvements from all our collaborators. It was a brilliant opportunity to also gather updates from the community on connected work and advancements as well as consult on what GEMMA will look to achieve moving forward. The highlight of the day was the visit to Jodrell Bank , part of the GEMMA network measuring GHGs, where we got to see GEMMA’s greenhouse gas kit in action as well as the UK’s largest radio telescope! The GEMMA programme, led by the National Physical Laboratory, will demonstrate an integrated total of measured UK emissions displayed through a monthly national emissions dashboard. This system will allow the UK to accurately measure and assess changes in greenhouse gases, including vital information on the contribution from different sectors, and work towards decarbonising all sectors of the UK economy by 2050. Find out more about how GEMMA is ensuring confidence in realising net zero: https://lnkd.in/eGGewKmp

Watch Elena Parsons take the floor at the Jisc Security Conference today to speak on ‘Resilient time for the future: operational resilience with UTC(NPL)’ with Ben Chapman CISSP, Head of Cyber Engineering and Architecture at Jisc . ?? 15:40 Lightning talk stage, International Convention Centre, Wales. #JiscSec

Northern Ireland, we want to hear your views on measurement and test standards for semiconductors! At the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), we play a vital role in the establishment of national and international standards for semiconductors, ensuring innovations are interoperable, high-quality, reliable and safe. Throughout 2024, our semiconductor team have conducted a series of workshops to gather insights from key stakeholders across the nation. As we approach the final stage of our research, we are turning our attention to Northern Ireland. Join us Friday 13 December at Queens University Belfast and have your say on what the UK needs to innovate, scale up and secure its semiconductor sector for national international trade. Find out more about the event and how to register now > https://lnkd.in/eaRGeSia

We are delighted to host the Space for Quantum workshop today, in partnership with the UK Space Agency (UKSA) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). Bringing together experts from government, industry and academia, the event focuses on exploring how quantum technologies can transform the future of space. Today’s workshops aims to: ?? Explore what “Space for Quantum” might look like ?? Identify opportunities and challenges for quantum technologies in space ?? Understand how collaboration can drive innovation ?? Shape a shared roadmap to ensure the UK remains competitive on the global stage It’s an exciting and unique day of dialogue and discovery at the intersection of two sectors. We’re proud to be part of these vital conversations shaping the future of quantum and space innovation. #quantum #space #innovation

This week global experts will gather for the IEC TC 47 Semiconductor Devices plenary meeting to discuss international standards for innovative semiconductor technologies. We are proud to have our Principal Scientist Sebastian Wood leading this delegation, alongside representatives from British industry and academia. UK representatives will contribute to discussions of proposed standards on semiconductor detector devices for autonomous land vehicles, reliability testing of power electronics and testing of memristor devices for neuromorphic computing. Standards are critical to semiconductor technology by ensuring the quality, reliability and interoperability emerging products. Find out more about the role NPL plays in standards for semiconductors > https://lnkd.in/eQSBDhA5 #Standards #semiconductors #IEC