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    NPL maintains a wide portfolio of internationally visible research programmes that advances measurement science, underpins the SI system and supports various cross-disciplinary technologies.

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    • Measurement in 2020

      Kamal Hossain, Director of Research and International, outlines in QMT magazine, how NPL is rising to meet the measurement challenges of the next two decades.
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    • Order from disorder

      Collaborative research into a protein associated with Parkinson’s disease explores a novel way of organising proteins at the nanoscale.
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    • Radiotherapy doses to be more accurate

      Collaborative research on the distribution of charged particles during treatment will contribute to safer radiotherapy for cancer patients.
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    • The tick-tock of the optical clock

      A new frequency measurement in an ytterbium ion could form the basis for the next generation of optical atomic clocks.
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    NPL's commercial services are built on 100 years of leadership in accuracy, innovation and scientific research. Experienced consultants and project managers draw upon a unique combination of industry know-how and world-leading scientific discovery to deliver real-world business solutions and enable innovation and secure competitive advantage.

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      Thanks to NPL Training, the measurement associates are now thinking out of the box. We are already seeing a faster turnaround of measurement activities with higher accuracy and increased confidence. NPL is known for its technical expertise in this area, and can provide the highest level validated training. It's added to our professionalism and improved communication with our suppliers.

      Mark Imms
      Metrology Manager
      Bentley Motors

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      NPL has provided us with very valuable services, which have helped ensure that our satellites offer the accuracy needed provide our customers with technology they can trust, and remain ahead of our competitors.

      Dr Martin Unwin
      Head of GNSS/GPS Team
      Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd

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      BP Exploration has continued to benefit from NPL's world class corrosion testing and modelling capabilities in 2009, and we intend to cooperate even more closely in 2010 and beyond.

      Steve Groves
      Programmes Manager
      Inherently Reliable Facilities Flagship BP
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    Educate + Explore

    We strive to actively promote public awareness and appreciation of science and technology, particularly the importance of measurement and the role of NPL. Here you can find out more about the interesting things we do, science outreach activities you can get involved in or take a look at some of our educational resources.

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    Measurement Network

    For anyone with an interest in measurement. It aims to facilitate the sharing of measurement knowledge and information between NPL scientists and members of the network, as well as providing a forum for the sharing and exchange of information and advice between members and other measurement experts.

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Study: Prognostics of Electronic Interconnects
The EI group is launching a new project on prognostics and estimating remaining useful life. There will be a short web conference on this project on Tuesday 12 June 2012.
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EI group launched a series of webinars
The EI group launched a series of webinars covering the area of: Improving Electronic Reliability - Through Product & Process Qualification at NPL.
Further details and free downloadable videos

Study: Flex-Rigid PCB Reliability
NPL is launching new collaborative research project on the 'Assessment of Flex-Rigid PCB Substrates in High-Reliability Applications'
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NPL research in electronics interconnections is carried out in close collaboration with industry and is aimed at developing new test methods, guidelines and procedures for use in the assembly of microelectronics. The research is disseminated to industry by reports and industry advisory group meetings.

NPL has made considerable contributions to solderability testing, participating in the writing of IEC standard 68-2-69 and IPC J-Std 002 and 003.

Achieving high reliability is an increasingly critical issue in today's manufacture, now that very low defect levels in manufacture are obtainable. In order to keep up with the rapid developments in a global market, NPL offers a range of suitable measurement methods to refine the assembly process and thus remain competitive. Services offered include confidential advice, consultancy case studies in issues relevant to production reliability and a range of measurement service facilities.

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