NPL, as an integral part of its measurment research capability, develops highly accurate metrology instrumentation, sensors and artefacts. These products, based on those operated at NPL, are sold to Government, Industry and Academic laboratories throughout the world, supporting the development of measurement infrastructure and enabling scientific innovation.

Instrumentation is at the core of NPL's metrology work, NPL employs scientists to look at every area of metrology and we are continually devising better and more accurate methods of measurement. We provide our latest metrology instruments and services to National Measurement Institutes (NMIs), calibrations laboratories and throughout the world supported with training and advice.

NPL Technology Applied is also available for co-branding licensed technology. Partner companies not only enjoy the benefit of the NPL technology, but also the brand association with an internationally recognised and respected research institute that has a long history of involvement in groundbreaking measurement research.

The primary objective of NPL's training courses is to encourage learners to make a difference within their workplaces, giving them the opportunity to generate a return on investment for their employer whilst simultaneously improving corporate measurement capability.

NPL can complement, or provide, bespoke contract research and development for your organisation and we can also project-manage scientific teams on your behalf. Working with NPL opens the door to over 400 passionate scientists and world-class facilities through UK government-backed research programmes.

NPL's expertise in understanding the requirements from industry is drawn from our long history of working with industry. We understand the need to deliver practical, economically viable and commercially successful solutions to real life problems within a finite time frame.

NPL helps business; large or small turn great ideas into great products.

The Technology Innovation Fund provides a rare and exciting opportunity to access NPL's expertise in accuracy, measurement and innovation.

Drawing upon NPL's unique combination of industry knowledge and world-leading scientific expertise will allow our technical expertise to give your business the edge to succeed in a competitive marketplace on a global scale.

NPL's reputation relies on the quality of support we provide, both directly and indirectly, to all who engage with us. Our commitment to scientific excellence is coupled with a determination to offer high quality and affordable services that are of the greatest possible technical and commercial benefit to our customers.

You can access TIF through three distinct products. These are:

- Advice Surgeries
- Consultancies
- Research Clubs

All designed to be bespoke, solution driven products that generate the best value for you, the customer. 

NPL's Knowledge Services team helps organisations that invest in science and technology to extract the maximum value from their investments. With extensive experience in providing Innovation Support Services to the public and private sectors, NPL is ideally positioned to help industry develop these systems to help retain knowledge and implement best practice in this area.