NSAI’s National Metrology Laboratory at the Forefront of European Innovation
Across Europe, new collaborative research projects are redefining the science of measurement, with Ireland’s National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) National Metrology Laboratory (NML) playing a central role. From temperature calibration to electrical impedance and wideband voltage measurement, these initiatives are set to deliver breakthroughs that will impact industries ranging from healthcare to renewable energy.
D4Temp: Digital Infrastructure for Temperature Metrology
The D4Temp project is a flagship European initiative focused on developing advanced digital infrastructure for harmonised temperature measurement.
- NSAI leads key work packages, including workflow definitions, library development, and the creation of a common software repository for digital calibration processes.
- Benefits for Ireland include faster calibration turnaround times, improved traceability, and compliance with international standards.
- Pharmaceutical, healthcare, and industrial stakeholders will gain early access to open-source digital tools and training, strengthening Ireland’s position in the global metrology landscape.
- The consortium includes 17 partners from across Europe, reflecting the scale and ambition of the project.
AIM-EF: Advancing Electrical Impedance Metrology
The AIM-EF project addresses the challenge of traceability in electrical impedance measurements across higher and lower frequencies.
- With 18 partners from 13 countries, the project will develop new impedance standards and investigate Quantum Hall effect devices over extended frequency ranges.
- NSAI plays a pivotal role in managing impact activities, ensuring that outcomes translate into practical benefits.
- These advances will support more efficient measurement capabilities, strengthen power grid resilience, and future-proof infrastructure for renewable energy integration.
- Beyond energy, the project also opens pathways for early disease detection methods, highlighting its broad societal relevance.
MET4AC: Advancing the European Metrology for Wideband AC Voltage
The MET4AC project focuses on improving standards and techniques for wideband AC voltage measurement up to 100 MHz — essential for telecoms, smart sensors, and healthcare technologies.
- The consortium of 13 European partners builds on previous successes, including NSAI’s involvement in the TracePQM project.
- Key goals include delivering a novel RF-DC primary standard, refining measurement methods for voltages from 1 mV to 50 V, and investigating impedance load techniques.
- For Ireland, NSAI’s participation ensures these advances reach local businesses, supporting calibration services and enabling innovation across sectors from aerospace to healthcare.
Strengthening Ireland’s Global Role
Together, these projects underscore NSAI’s commitment to advancing measurement science and ensuring Ireland’s industries benefit from cutting-edge research. By contributing to European-wide collaborations, the National Metrology Laboratory is not only enhancing Ireland’s calibration services but also reinforcing the country’s role in shaping the future of global metrology.
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