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
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NPL is the UK’s National Metrology Institute, providing the measurement capability that underpins the UK's prosperity and quality of life. From new antibiotics to tackle resistance and more effective cancer treatments, to secure quantum communications and superfast 5G, technological advances must be built on a foundation of reliable measurement to succeed. Building on over a century’s worth of expertise, our science, engineering and technology provides this foundation. We save lives, protect the environment and enable citizens to feel safe and secure, as well as support international trade and commercial innovation. As a national laboratory, our advice is always impartial and independent, meaning consumers, investors, policymakers and entrepreneurs can always rely on the work we do. Measure Up: Stay informed about all things NPL
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Follow our Principal Scientist Fernando Castro for updates on the UK-Korea Partnership to discover how standards help emerging technologies ↙ 👏
UK-Korea: How standards help emerging technologies? Day 2. We continue our discussions about standards for critical and emerging technologies: covering AI, quantum and semiconductors, here in South Korea. Today we are in Daejeon to discuss with experts from Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) and from KRISS : Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science. The science and technology developed at these institutes is really impressive and they lead to successful technology transfer, including spin outs and licensing. The importance of standards and, in particular, the science required to allow good standards to be developed was a key topic of discussion. In particular, there was consensus that significant pre-standards research is needed to support semiconductors and quantum technologies. We are working with international partners to establish mechanisms to facilitate and accelerate global collaborations in this area and will share more information on those opportunities soon. Great initiative from the Korea Development Institute (KDI), Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance, and the UK's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. The UK delegation includes: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Agastya Bharadwaj, Didac F. National Physical Laboratory (NPL): Dr Fernando Araujo de Castro, Charles Clifford, Tim Prior, John Devaney The Alan Turing Institute: Florian Ostmann, Christopher Thomas Many thanks to our Korean colleagues for hosting us and organising the excellent meetings this week. #semiconductors #quantumtechnology #standards #metrology #VAMAS ella cross
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Great to see our role highlighted in advancing quantum innovation. As Emma Haynes shares, our work in collaboration with industry partners is paving the way for safer, more effective integration of quantum technologies. Find out more and get in touch with our quantum team today: https://lnkd.in/eCjUHcKx
Highlights from Day 3 of BSI’s Showcase Days at the #IECGM2024: The #Quantum Technology Symposium Our #QuantumTechnology showcase day provided a captivating look into the future of science and technology. Experts and thought leaders explored the cutting-edge applications of quantum technology and the challenges and incredible potential of integrating it into existing systems. A key focus was on the crucial role of standards in advancing quantum technology safely and effectively, ensuring security, compatibility, and sustainable development as we push the boundaries of innovation. A special thank you to our incredible partners, Danish Standard and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) for sharing their expertise and helping us make this event a great success. #BSIatIECGM #QuantumTech #Innovation #FutureOfTech #BSIStandards #BSIEvents Maria Skou Anne Hayes Sophia Gürtler Sam Ewuosho FRSA Emma Haynes
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📢 Big news - we're launching our Graduate Programme today! Are you a graduate with a degree/equivalent in Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Maths or another #STEM field? Apply for our Graduate Programme today for the chance to kickstart your career as a Graduate Scientist at NPL. Find out more and apply by 15 December: https://lnkd.in/eD5gcpth University of Strathclyde | University of Surrey | UCL | Imperial College London | University of Cambridge | The University of Manchester | The University of Huddersfield | Royal Holloway, University of London | The University of Edinburgh | University of Oxford
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Great to see our Principal Scientist Dr Fernando Castro in Korea supporting the UK-Republic of Korea (ROK) Partnership to accelerate the development and standardisation of critical technologies 👏
UK-Korea: How standards help emerging technologies? Day 1. This week I am in South Korea to continue discussions about standards for critical and emerging technologies: covering AI, quantum and semiconductors. The critical role of pre-standards research has been a key topic of interest. We discussed key priorities, strategies and direction of standards development with senior officials from the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) and from the Ministry of Science and ICT. the synergies between semiconductors and quantum and between semiconductor and AI became evident but how to approach standardisation at these converging areas in an efficient way remains challenging. We also explored the requirements in assessing key characteristics of neuromorphic devices, which are critical for future high performance semiconductor AI chips. Many thanks to Prof Deok-kee Kim for sharing his leading work in this area, including current proposals in IEC TC47 and the roadmap for South Korea. Great initiative from the Korea Development Institute (KDI), Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance, and the UK's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. The UK delegation includes: DSIT: Agastya Bharadwaj, Didac F. National Physical Laboratory (NPL): Dr Fernando Araujo de Castro, Charles Clifford, Tim Prior, John Devaney The Alan Turing Institute: Florian Ostmann, Christopher Thomas Many thanks for our Korean colleagues for hosting us and organising the excellent meetings this week. #semiconductors #standards ella cross
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Today we remember the 40 NPL employees who served in the First World War in late 1914, and the many others who joined them across the century. We will remember them. #RemembranceDay https://lnkd.in/eiykXdrc
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Getting ready to set off for the Lord Mayor’s Show! Amal Lavender | Aniqah M. | Lazaros Tsatalmpasidis | Ewan Vizard PCQI | Arzu Arinc | Deanna Bates
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We’ve had a great day at the UK National Quantum Technology Showcase, exhibiting the cutting-edge research of our quantum scientists. Our Senior Scientist Christopher Cox gave a talk on the National Physical Laboratory’s (NPL) focus in quantum, emphasising the need for collaboration with UK partners and the resources available at NPL to help companies overcome measurement and test challenges. Quantum Showcase is an excellent opportunity to discover what is happening within the UK quantum ecosystem, explore the future of quantum technology and network with experts. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand! We hope to continue this conversation and establish essential quantum technology measurement standards to drive industry growth. Find out more about our Quantum Programme here: https://lnkd.in/eCjUHcKx National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) Innovate UK Business Connect Government Office for Science #QuantumShowcase #QuantumTechnology #Innovation
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We are delighted to be part of the “Japan-UK engineering biology for discovery research and cross-cutting technologies” programme having received an International Science Partnership Fund (ISPF) award from Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) to collaborate with Professor Hiro Suga and his team at The University of Tokyo. Building on capabilities in Engineering Biology, the project will use innovative tools for biodesign, genetic re-programming and protocells to introduce an artificial phage-host system making use of revolutionary developments in the design of phage-like capsids (NPL) and flexizyme systems (Tokyo). Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eFS8DM8a
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"Can machines think?" This was a question posed in 1950 by the mathematician who pioneered modern computing and artificial intelligence (AI) - Alan Turing. 74 years later, a humanoid robot named Ai-Da, powered by AI, has created a painting of Turing that has sold for close to £1m. Prior to the publication of Turing's famous 'Imitation Game' paper, he had produced plans for the Automatic Computing Engine (ACE) while working at NPL in 1946. The Pilot ACE was one of the first electronic computers built in the UK and Turing emphasised the potential for its unlimited applications. Find out more about Alan Turing's work at NPL: https://bit.ly/aituringnpl
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