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Equipping the workforce for Industry 4.0(04/11/2019)

Manufacturing is being digitised and the manufacturing process is changing dramatically. This is a phenomenon known as Industry 4.0 (the fourth industrial revolution) and its benefits are immense. These include enabling the automation and streamlining of repetitive steps in manufacturing processes, resulting in enormous increases in efficiency.
NPL supports Darkside Developments in its attempt to develop the best performing engines(18/05/2018)

Darkside Developments is a UK SME based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, which specialises in tuning diesel engines for the likes of Audi, Volkswagen, Seat and Skoda vehicles, so customers can get the most from them. They also manufacture and export a wide range of bespoke tuning products from around the world.
NPL launches Instruments Division to accelerate industrial innovation(02/11/2016)

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) announced the launch of NPL Instruments, bringing its measurement instruments closer to industry to improve productivity.
Transistors: researchers look beyond the CMOS era(04/09/2015)

An international research team has demonstrated the capabilities of the Piezoelectric Transistor (PET) as a possible post-CMOS technology.
New test detects drug use from a single fingerprint(18/05/2015)

Researchers demonstrate a non-invasive test that can detect cocaine use through a simple fingerprint, determining whether it has been ingested, not just touched.
Cracking pipeline corrosion(04/03/2015)

A new video explores how corrosion research by the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is informing best practice in the oil and gas industry.
Novel electrode boosts green hydrogen research(20/02/2015)

NPL and hydrogen energy system manufacturer, ITM Power are partnering to aid the development of hydrogen production technologies for renewable energy storage.
NPL develops new method for detecting defects in solar cells(02/12/2014)

Scientists at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have developed a new method for detecting defects in solar cells using a technique called 'compressed sensing'.
NPL delivers new Dimensional Measurement e-learning course(23/11/2014)

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has launched a new dimensional metrology e-learning course, providing a comprehensive introduction to the subject.
New partnership to further commercialisation of graphene(13/11/2014)

The National Physical Laboratory and The University of Manchester are to collaborate to speed up the application of the world’s thinnest material.
Using shock physics to improve engine efficiency(05/10/2014)

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has developed a system to provide accurate characterisation of high-speed pressure sensors.
Graphene's 'edge effect' may help in development of nanoribbon devices(14/08/2014)

Researchers at the National Physical Laboratory have discovered that the conductivity at the edges of graphene devices is different to the central material.
Optical component is set to revolutionise augmented reality(08/07/2014)

The National Physical Laboratory has developed a novel optical component for augmented reality devices in partnership with a new British company, TruLife Optics.
NPL research team creates self-assembling protein nets(25/05/2014)

The ability to construct biological matter from the molecule up holds promise for technologies that are set to shape the future of materials and medicine.
NPL and partners to probe the potential of haptics for robotics(26/03/2014)

NPL has started a new strategic research partnership with UCL and MIT focused on haptic-enabled sensing and micro-manipulation of biological self-assembly.