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

This week, our scientists' work is in the spotlight on Nature Protocols: https://lnkd.in/d52FbCg The paper comes as a result of the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Grand Challenges funding platform, allowing researchers to tackle some of the toughest challenges in cancer research. It details a step by step methodology to prepare samples that provided critical data in previous cancer biology projects. Read the paper here: https://lnkd.in/eFqC-x9T

100 years ago, the development of quantum mechanics began. Today, UK researchers and businesses are pioneering discoveries that could allow us to do things previously thought impossible. Join us for #QuantumYear2025: iop.org/IYQ Watch the opening ceremony live taking place at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris here: https://lnkd.in/guCWcEdb

Today we're celebrating the one year anniversary of our Stronger Together, Everyone Matters campaign. We've shared real stories from our people throughout the past year, highlighting their unique experiences and perspectives and how they've overcome barriers at all stages of their careers. We've also brought to life the hidden stories shared by our communities through our personas to ensure we feature the issues that individuals may not wish to share themselves. We had the honour of being Highly Commended for an innovative approach to diversity, equality and inclusion in the Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) Inclusivity Excellence Awards. The campaign was also shortlisted in the STEM campaign category at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations Excellence Awards. We will continue to share the experiences of our people and aim to inspire the STEM community and beyond. Explore our stories and be part of the campaign: https://lnkd.in/ec9abtnP

Take a look at the kinds of harsh conditions our electronics materials experts Martin Wickham, Meenakshy Ramankutty and Dhaval Vankhade will be covering in our next Electronics Reliability webinar. To understand the partial discharge phenomena in multilayer printed circuit boards, we have been measuring inception voltages across seven different multilayer laminates. Next week our experts will be discussing the methodology used and results including the PD behaviour at lower pressures. 📅 11 February 🕚 11:00 – 12:00 (UTC) Register now: https://lnkd.in/gBGa58y8

The United Kingdom and Japan celebrate a year of valued cooperation through the UK- Japan Digital Partnership.  By strengthening collaborations between the two nations, considerable progress has been made on future telecoms with specific reference to the installation and integration of Rakuten Symphony’s Open RAN solutions at UKTL. The digital partnership has affirmed the importance of a collaborative framework across digital technology and international cybersecurity and highlights the strength of the UK-Japan relationship in advancing telecoms diversification, underpinning both countries commitment to fostering secure, open, and interoperable networks. Find out more about the UK-Japan Digital Partnership > https://lnkd.in/dsWiMq-A  

Take a look at the kinds of harsh conditions our electronics materials experts Martin Wickham, Meenakshy Ramankutty and Dhaval Vankhade will be covering in our next Electronics Reliability webinar. To understand the partial discharge phenomena in multilayer printed circuit boards, we have been measuring inception voltages across seven different multilayer laminates. Next week our experts will be discussing the methodology used and results including the PD behaviour at lower pressures. 📅 11 February 🕚 11:00 – 12:00 (UTC) Register now: https://lnkd.in/e27d-XqS

An exciting advancement in quantum computing that began as a small Measurement for Quantum project.   With Quantum Motion's expertise in circuit design, and our cryogenic test and measurement capabilities, this will generate valuable semiconductor device technology - a focus area for the UK.   Find out more about Measurement for Quantum here: https://lnkd.in/diu84He

Our Chief Digital Innovation Officer / Head of Digital Innovation Sundeep Bhandari is bringing the discussion on #artificialintelligence (AI) safety, critical pre-standards research and internationally agreed technical measurement standards to Thailand for UK AI Week. A great opportunity to bring UK and Thai experts together and drive innovation and growth. 🤝   AI Standards Hub | Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | UK in Thailand | Responsible Ai UK | Department for Business and Trade

Chief Scientist at NPL Jan-Theodoor Janssen, FREng features in today's issue of City AM, speaking on the future of quantum in business and why investors should stick with it.   "Realising the benefits of quantum will require long term vision, sustained investment, world leading research, and patience."   Read more on page 13: https://lnkd.in/duAh4qSm   Our quantum specialists are supporting innovation by helping companies bring new products to market quickly and reliably, which delivers the confidence required for investment. Access up to 20 days of our expertise at no charge: https://lnkd.in/diu84He