DimensionalDimensional metrologists at NPL provide a wide range of services, facilities and expertise to support UK manufacturing, science and the metrology community.
Case Studies
NPL's dimensional measurement group are leading the way in helping UK companies benefit from NPL’s wealth of expert knowledge.
An NPL-designed novel micro-scale co-ordinate measuring machine (CMM) probe is assembled using a semi-automated miniature robot.
A new device to make non-contact, pain free measurements of leg ulcers.
The measurement of size, shape, form and texture are fundamental to controlling the quality and efficiency of manufactured goods from nano-engineered structures and devices, through automotive components and medical implants, to large-scale aerospace assemblies.
We operate a range of unique facilities, housed in state-of-the-art temperature-controlled laboratories, in order to offer the smallest measurement uncertainties in the UK.
What we do
Provide a range of standard and bespoke measurement services and solutions, many of which are accredited to ISO 17025.
Provide specialist advice and consultancy.
Undertake leading edge R&D to provide future measurement standards, instruments and services.
Dissemination of knowledge and best practice to industry through publications, training, networks and measurement services.
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