National Physical Laboratory
NPL is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science and technology.
For more than a century we have developed and maintained the nation's primary measurement standards. These standards support an infrastructure of traceable measurement through the UK and the world that ensures accuracy and consistency.
The NPL mission affects many aspects of our life. Good measurement improves productivity and quality; it underpins consumer confidence and trade, and is vital to innovation. We undertake research and share our expertise with thousands of organisations and individuals to help enhance economic performance and the quality of life.
Our services range for free technical advice, joint projects, training, secondments, problem solving, consultancy; contract research to highly accurate UKAS accredited measurement services.
Hampton Road
Teddington, Middlesex TW11 0LW UK
44 0845 680 1867
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