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To ensure that the work that NPL does on the behalf of UK Government, academia and industry is as impactful as possible, we undertake a process of detailed analysis and evaluation. We conduct economic assessments of the research and development programmes led by NPL as well as activities delivered through the National Measurement System.
A survey of UK-based businesses using laboratories funded through the National Measurement System (2023)
Infographic showcasing the main findings of the NMS private sector report
Direct economic benefits of NPL on Regularly Supported Firms (2023)
Assessing the reach and impact of the NMS laboratories on UK private sector businesses
Quantifying impact in the environment sector: A greenhouse gas emissions monitoring study
The impact of NPL and the National Measurement System
A meta-analysis of NPL's impact case studies: Charting NPL's economic and societal benefit mechanisms
National measurement system scoping study
Review of the evaluation activities for the NMS
Evaluating the impact of the NMS Innovations Projects on supported firms
Using stock market data to measure the effect of EASA's amendments to regulations governing components for the aerospace sector
Quantifying measurement activity in the UK
Estimating the price elasticity of demand for NPL's services
The impact of the national measurement system funding on the uptake of NPL's service
Importance of the measurement infrastructure
A net present value assessment of NPL's support to UK businesses
The role of measurement in increasing investment in R&D and innovation
A customer survey for three of the core labs in the National Measurement System
NMS customer survey summary
The economic impact of the National Timing Centre on collaborating companies
Estimating the impact of improved dose control on clinical outcomes in radiotherapy
Achieving the 2.4% GDP target: the role of measurement in increasing investment in R&D and innovation
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Our research and measurement solutions support innovation and product development. We work with companies to deliver business advantage and commercial success. Contact our Customer Services team on +44 20 8943 7070