National Physical Laboratory

NPL provides the measurement capability that underpins the UK's prosperity and quality of life. The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's National Metrology Institute (NMI), developing and maintaining the national primary measurement standards, as well as collaborating with other NMIs to maintain the international system of measurement. We develop the metrology required to ensure the timely and successful deployment of new technologies and work with organisations as they develop and test new products and processes. NPL is a Public Corporation owned by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. NPL is part of the National Measurement System (NMS) which provides the UK with a national measurement infrastructure and delivers the UK Measurement Strategy on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. We are the UK’s National Metrology Institute (NMI), a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology that underpins prosperity and quality of life in the UK. We provide confidence in measurement results and data traceable to SI units. NPL was established in 1900 with the aim to "bring scientific knowledge to bear practically upon our everyday industrial and commercial life." We have been making world-leading discoveries ever since.