The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's National Metrology Institute (NMI).
As a public sector research establishment, NPL delivers extraordinary impact by providing world-leading measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin the UK's prosperity and quality of life. We develop the metrology required to ensure the timely and successful deployment of new technologies, collaborating with organisations as they develop and test products and processes.
In today’s digital age, our research and measurement solutions build confidence in data, driving innovation, while addressing the UK’s most important national challenges including energy, health, security, net zero and prosperity.
NPL collaborates with industry, academia and government, focusing on five emerging technologies - AI, semiconductors, Quantum, Future Telecoms and Engineering Biology. Our leading role in the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme, National Timing Centre programme and the AI Standards Hub, along with operating the UK Telecoms Lab, reinforces the UK's ambition to become a science superpower by 2030.