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Date Event Location
2013-05-20 - 2013-05-24 2nd NANO-IBCT Conference Sopot, Poland
2013-05-30 Workshop on Biofuels Characterisation Paris, France
2013-06-05 - 2013-06-07 Gas 2013 Rotterdam, the Netherlands
2013-06-13 Workshop on Electromagnetic Materials Measurement Ljublijana, Sweden
2013-06-16 - 2013-06-21 European Polymer Federation (EPF) Pisa, Italy
2013-06-17 - 2013-06-21 19th International Conference on Radionuclide Metrology and its Applications Antwerp, Belgium
2013-06-18 - 2013-06-20 EuroNanoForum Dublin, Ireland
2013-06-23 - 2013-06-26 16th ETH-Conference on Combustion Generated Nanoparticles Zurich, Switzerland
2013-06-23 - 2013-06-27 Advancements in Nuclear Instrumental Measurement Methods and their Applications Marseille, France
2013-06-25 - 2013-06-26 Metrology for Smart Grids Workshop Noordwijk, The Netherlands
2013-07-01 - 2013-07-05 11th International Symposium on Measurement Technology and Intelligent Instruments Braunschweig, Germany
2013-07-28 - 2013-08-02 International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant Edinburgh, Scotland
2013-08-25 - 2013-08-30 18th International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering Seoul, Republic of Korea
2013-08-25 - 2013-08-29 17th Euroanalysis 2013 Warsaw, Poland
2013-09-01 - 2013-09-03 The 16th International Conference on the Properties of Water and Steam Greenwich, UK

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Past Events

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Date Event Location
2013-05-20 - 2013-05-24 2nd NANO-IBCT Conference Sopot, Poland
2013-05-13 - 2013-05-16 SPIE Optical Metrology Munich, Germany
2013-05-13 - 2013-05-14 Modelling Aspects in Optical Metrology IV Munich, Germany
2013-05-12 - 2013-05-15 13th International Symposium on Therapeutic Ultrasound Shanghai, China
2013-05-12 - 2013-05-16 CLEO/Europe-IQEC 2013 Munich, Germany
2013-04-23 - 2013-04-25 Solid State Lighting Conference Teddington, UK
2013-04-17 - 2013-04-18 Energy Harvesting and Storage Europe Berlin, Germany
2013-04-01 - 2013-04-05 International Workshop on Optical Terahertz Science and Technology Kyoto, Japan
2013-03-18 - 2013-03-21 AIA-DAGA Conference on Acoustics Merano, Italy
2013-03-17 - 2013-03-20 Piezo 2013 Les Arcs, France
2013-03-13 Metrology for Radioactive Waste Management Workshop Paris, France
2013-02-28 Recent Advances in the Analysis of Complex Environmental Matrices London, UK
2013-02-20 - 2013-02-23 8th International Conference on Advances in Metrology New Delhi, India
2013-02-02 - 2013-02-07 SPIE Photonics West San Francisco, USA
2013-01-24 PTB Symposium EMRP 2013 Environment PTB, Braunschweig (Germany)

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13th International Symposium on Therapeutic Ultrasound, 12-15 May 2013, Shanghai, China

Ultrasound can treat a range of conditions, with recent developments including new treatments for cancer, stroke and bone repair. EMRP project 'Dosimetry for Ultrasound Therapy' (HLT03 DUTy) will support an increase in the use of ultrasound treatments by establishing measurements, reference standards and modelling techniques to build traceability for exposure to ultrasound and the dose to tissue.
 
 
HLT03 JRP-Partners will be presenting the results of the JRP at 13th International Symposium on Therapeutic Ultrasound (ISTU 13). A broad range of topics will be covered at ISTU 2013 including Standards and Safety, Transducers and Devices, Treatment Planning and Control, Non-Invasive Monitoring and Assessment, Nanotechnology & microbubbles, Therapy System Development, Ultrasound Thermal Therapies, Novel Therapeutic Systems and Strategies, and Clinical Studies.
 
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CLEO/Europe-IQEC 2013, 12-16 May 2013, Munich, Germany

The most advanced optical clocks now exceed the best clocks based on the current definition of the second in terms of reproducibility. EMRP project: ‘High-accuracy optical clocks with trapped ions’ (SIB04 ion clock), aims to improve the precision of optical clocks. The project will do this by preparing a selection of optical clocks with the potential to become primary standards, evaluate their performance and provide frequency measurements for input to a redefinition of the second.
 
The European Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics and the XIIIth International Quantum Electronics Conference (CLEO/Europe-IQEC) is the largest and most comprehensive gathering of optics and photonics researchers and engineers organised in Europe. The program for the conference will cover all aspects of the fields of quantum electronics, lasers and photonics, including fundamentals, device development, systems, and applications. At the conference, SIB04 JRP-Coordinator will be presenting on the project's ‘Yb+ optical frequency standard.’
 
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Modelling Aspects in Optical Metrology IV, 13-14 May 2013, Munich, Germany

‘Metrology of small structures for the manufacturing of electronic and optical devices’ (IND17 Scatterometry), will provide a reference standard to add traceability to scatterometric measurements and make them comparable to microscopic methods. This is important for the optical and semiconductor industries as they depend on component miniaturisation and reliable measurements of small structures.
 
IND17 JRP-Partners and REG will present the results of the JRP at Modelling Aspects in Optical Metrology IV. The conference is organised as part of SPIE Optical Metrology 2013, which is co-located with LASER World of PHOTONICS 2013 in Munich, Germany. This conference is dedicated to establishing a forum to present and discuss particular basic methods, techniques, and algorithms which are necessary for the modelling and simulation of applied optical metrology techniques.
 
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SPIE Optical Metrology, 13-16 May 2013, Munich, Germany

An error of less than one nanometre (one billionth of a metre) may seem small enough to be inconsequential, but some applications in metrology and industry require uncertainties to this level. EMRP project ‘Traceability of sub-nm length measurements’ (SIB08 subnano), will improve the traceability of high accuracy devices such as optical interferometers and capacitive sensors, which are used to make these measurements.
 
SIB08 JRP-Partners will present the results of the JRP at SPIE Optical Metrology 2013; SPIE is the international society for optics and photonics. SPIE Optical Metrology is the premier European conference to meet with scientists, engineers, researchers, and product developers to discuss the latest inventions and applications in the field of optical metrology.
 
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2nd NANO-IBCT CONFERENCE, 20-24 May 2013, Sopot, Poland

EMRP project: 'Biologically weighted quantities in radiotherapy' (SIB06 BioQuaRT) will develop measurements to determine how the charged particles from radiotherapy interact as they pass through human tissue and compare the physical properties of the radiation with its impact on cancer cells to help improve cancer treatments.
 
SIB06 JRP-Partners will present the results of the JRP at Nano-IBCT: Nanoscale Insights into Ion Beam Cancer Therapy. The conference will bring together experts from different disciplines (physics, chemistry, biology, hadron-therapy centers, medical institutions), specialised in the radiation damage of biological matter.
 
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Workshop on Biofuels Characterisation, 30 May 2013, Paris, France

EMRP project: ‘Metrology for Biofuels’ (ENG09 Biofuels), will provide validated, reliable and traceable methods to measure the physical and chemical properties of biofuels, particularly those used in the automotive and aviation sectors. These measurement methods will help ensure the sustainable contribution of biofuels to the EU energy supply and improve public confidence in them.
 
The workshop will be hosted by LNE, the JRP-Coordinator for ENG09, and its aim is to bring together all those working on biofuels characterisation in order to give scientists from NMIs, Universities and Industry a forum for the informal exchange of ideas and to identify needs and future collaborations. The topics for the workshop include: 1) an overview of the needs in the field of biofuels characterisation (standardisation, legal metrology etc) and the European regulatory perspectives, and 2) the results obtained as part of ENG09 (2010-2013).

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Gas 2013, 5-7 June 2013, Rotterdam, the Netherlands

The 7th international Gas Analysis Symposium & Exhibition (GAS2013) is organised by NEN (the Netherlands Standardization Institute) and ISO/TC 158 'Analysis of gases'. It is a three-day symposium that provides a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge and collect information on market and research developments in the field of gas analysis.
 
At the symposium, the results from a variety of EMRP projects will be presented, including: 
 
‘Characterisation of Energy Gases’ (ENG01 Gas), which aims to enable alternative and renewable gaseous fuels to be used in the European gas pipeline system. The project will test the suitability of current standards of measurement for natural gas for measuring the properties of alternative gases, such as biogas. Important measurements include gas composition, calorific value (energy content) and humidity, which are all needed to ensure efficient trade, safe use and transportation.
 
'Metrology for Chemical Pollutants in Air' (ENV01 MACPoll), which aims to support the development of EU Air Quality legislation by improving indoor and outdoor air quality measurements. This project will develop methods to provide stable reference samples for calibrating instruments, new measurement methods to detect volatile, highly reactive gases and a reliable, compact nitrogen dioxide microsensor.
 
‘Emerging requirements for measuring pollutants from automotive exhaust emissions’ (ENV02 PartEmission), which will build expertise in measuring small particle pollutants, particularly platinum group elements (PGE) and mercury, and will increase the required accuracy and reliability of measurements to support the development of future regulations.
 
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Workshop on Electromagnetic Materials Measurement, 13 June 2013, Ljubljana, Slovenia

EMRP project ‘Electromagnetic Characterisation of Materials for Industrial Applications up to Microwave Frequencies' (IND02 EMINDA) aims to produce new measurement techniques to assess electromagnetic materials used in the fastest electronic applications and support innovation in the European electronics industry by providing reliable nano, micro and macroscale measurements needed to cope with the increasingly fast operational speeds of electronic devices.
 
The Workshop on Electromagnetic Materials Measurement is being run by the European Electromagnetic Materials Measurements and Applications Club (EMMA-Club) part of JRP IND02 and will be hosted by SIQ, the Slovenian National Measurement Institute. The aim of this workshop is to give practical advice and guidance on best practice for electromagnetic material measurements on dielectrics and other materials at RF and MW frequencies.
 
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European Polymer Federation (EPF), 16-21 June 2013, Pisa, Italy

The growth in micro and nano electronics has led to new 3D architectures and organic materials being used in semiconductor materials, in place of silicon. EMRP project 'Traceable characterisation of nanostructured devices' (NEW01 TReND) will support the semiconductor industry by developing and improving the methods for characterising the chemical and electrical properties of nanostructures, and make comparisons between the different techniques.
 
 
NEW01 JRP-Partners presented the results of the JRP at EPF 2013. The event will provide the polymer community with an international forum for scientific discovery and dissemination of most recent research advances, industrial innovation, interdisciplinary education, and professional networking. The event program will address all major topics of current and prospective interest in polymer research and application, including the challenges to face in energy, sustainability, safety, and emerging and green processes.
 
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19th International Conference on Radionuclide Metrology and its Applications, 17-21 June 2013, Antwerp, Belgium

Millions of tonnes of scrap steel are produced each year, which could potentially be contaminated by radioactive sources. EMRP project ‘Ionising radiation metrology for the metallurgical industry’ (IND04 MetroMetal) will produce new reference materials, methods and devices to improve the detection of radioactivity in scrap loads - reducing human health risks, trade disputes and environmental exposure across Europe.
 
IND04 JRP-Partners will be presenting the results of the JRP at the 19th International Conference on Radionuclide Metrology and its Applications (ICRM 2013). The goal of ICRM 2013 is to provide an opportunity for the exchange of information on the development of techniques and new applications of radionuclide metrology, and to encourage international co-operation in this field.
 
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EuroNanoForum, 18-20 June 2013, Dublin, Ireland

The EMRP will attend EuroNanoForum 2013 in Dublin on 18-20 June. EuroNanoForum 2013 aims to bring together the major political and industrial stakeholders to express their view on how nanotechnology will change the world in the next ten years, and the role of R&D in Europe.
 
At the conference, the EMRP will give a presentation as part of the session ‘Measurement and control enabled by nanotools’ on Day 1. The session deals with the state-of-the art of measurement and control enabled by nanotools and demonstrates several spin-off cases. The EMRP’s presentation will examine the role of the EMRP and its impact so far, as well as the Nanotechnology projects funded as part of EMRP Call 2011 – New Technologies.
 
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16th ETH-Conference on Combustion Generated Nanoparticles, 23-26 June 2013, Zurich, Switzerland

Small particles emitted from car exhausts and other vehicles can damage human health and the environment. EMRP project ‘Emerging requirements for measuring pollutants from automotive exhaust emissions’ (ENV02 PartEmission) will build expertise in measuring small particle pollutants, particularly platinum group elements (PGE) and mercury, and will increase the required accuracy and reliability of measurements to support the development of future regulations.
 
ENV02 JRP-Partners will be presenting the results of the JRP at the ETH-Conference on Combustion Generated Nanoparticles. The conference provides an interdisciplinary forum for expert discussion in the field of combustion-generated nanoparticles, technical aspects as well as environmental impact, health effects and legislation. The conference addresses characterisation methods of nanoparticles for research, type-approval, manufacturing control, in-use compliance testing and progresses of internal and external emission control of internal combustion engines and other combustion technologies.
 
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Advancements in Nuclear Instrumental Measurement Methods and their Applications, 23-27 June 2013, Marseille, France

EMRP project: ‘Metrology for New Generation Nuclear Power plants’ (ENG08 Metrofission), aims to address the measurement challenges posed by new ‘Generation IV’ nuclear reactor designs by testing temperature measurements and materials for suitability and ensuring sufficient nuclear data and radiation measurement techniques are available. The project will benefit the European nuclear energy industry and covers exciting new metrology and the key needs of the industry.
 
ENG08 JRP-Partners will be presenting the results of the JRP at Advancements in Nuclear Instrumental Measurement Methods and their Applications (ANIMMA 2013). ANIMMA 2013 is the third in a series of conferences devoted to endorsing and promoting scientific and technical activities based on nuclear instrumentation and measurements. The main objective of ANIMMA is to unite the various scientific communities not only involved in nuclear instrumentation and measurements, but also in nuclear medicine and radiation. The conference focuses on getting scientists, engineers and the industry to meet, exchange cultures and identify new scientific and technical prospects to help overcome both current and future unresolved issues.
 
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Metrology for Smart Grids Workshop, 25-26 June 2013, Noordwijk, The Netherlands

While the hardware required to implement smart grids is available, the theoretical and practical knowledge required to ensure their stability is not. EMRP project: ‘Metrology for Smart Electrical Grids’ (ENG04 SmartGrid) intends to make smart grids smarter, by improving the accuracy of onsite measurements, vital for maintaining the quality of electricity supply and developing smart grids capable of dealing with decentralised electricity production.
 
The workshop will bring together engineers, researchers and manufacturers engaged in Smart Grid measurements. Through a programme of presentations, posters and demonstrations, the state of the art in Smart Grid measurement techniques and applications will be presented. In particular the workshop will be a showcase for the outcomes of the ENG04 SmartGrid project.
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11th International Symposium on Measurement Technology and Intelligent Instruments, 1-5 July 2013, Aachen and Braunschweig, Germany

EMRP project: 'Realisation of the awaited definition of the kilogram - resolving the discrepancies' (SIB03 kNOW) aims to support the redefinition of the kilogram in terms of fundamental physical constants. It will do this by understanding and remedying the error between the European watt-balance determination of the Planck constant and the Avogadro determination.
 
SIB03 JRP-Partners will present the results of the JRP at the International Symposium on Measurement Technology and Intelligent Instruments (ISMTII), which will address the role of metrology in technical solutions facing global challenges.
 
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International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant, 28 July - 2 August 2013, Edinburgh, Scotland

EMRP project ‘Emerging requirements for measuring pollutants from automotive exhaust emissions’ (ENV02 PartEmission) will build expertise in measuring small particle pollutants, particularly platinum group elements (PGE) and mercury, and will increase the required accuracy and reliability of measurements to support the development of future regulations.
 
 
ENV02 JRP-Partners will be presenting the results of the JRP at the International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant (ICMGP 2013). ICMGP 2013 has become the pre-eminent international forum for formal presentation and discussion of scientific advances concerning environmental mercury. The meeting gathers around 1000 experts for a five day conference and exhibition. The ICMGP in 2013 will be of particular public importance as this will be the year of the launch of the United Nations Environment Programme Global Legally Binding Treaty on Mercury.
 
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18th International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering, 25-30 August 2013, Seoul, Republic of Korea

EMRP project: 'Metrology for High-Voltage Direct Current' (ENG07 HVDC) aims to develop a new measurement framework, calibration capabilities and equipment, such as prototype DC energy meters, that will assist in the widespread implementation of High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission, necessary to ensure the efficient transport of electricity over large distances - from where it is produced to where it is needed.
 
ENG07 JRP-Partners will be presenting the results of the JRP at the 18th International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering 2013 (ISH2013). The ISH2013 will provide opportunities for a broad range of constituencies, government officials, pioneering engineers, scientists, academics, researchers and many other professionals working in the pertinent fields to discuss the challenges of the day and to provide a platform for all to share cutting-edge technology and up-to-date knowledge and experience in High Voltage Engineering.
 
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17th Euroanalysis 2013, 25-29 August 2013, Warsaw, Poland

There is currently a lack of primary standards for some chemical analyses, which are important for comparing chemical measurement results and implementing EU directives. EMRP project ‘Primary standards for challenging elements’ (SIB09 Elements) will develop methods to realise standards for challenging elements frequently used in chemical analysis, e.g. magnesium, zinc and molybdenum, and it will produce standards for these in the process.
 
SIB09 JRP-Partners will present the results of the JRP at Euroanalysis 2013, the focus of which is analytical chemistry for human well-being and sustainable development.
 
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The 16th International Conference on the Properties of Water and Steam, 1-3 September 2013, Greenwich, United Kingdom

At the 16th International Conference on the Properties of Water and Steam (ICPWS16) the International Association for the Properties of Water and Steam Subcommittee on Seawater (IAPWS SC-SW) will be organising workshops on metrology issues for salinity, pH and atmospheric humidity. The 16th ICPWS is the continuation of the sequence of International Conferences on the Properties of Water and Steam, which started in 1929. Initially these conferences were about the thermodynamic properties of water and steam for the electric power industry and other aqueous systems, but they have expanded into new areas of pure and applied research related to water and aqueous solutions at extreme conditions along with sea water and humid gases.
 
The JRP-Coordinator for ENV05, WP1 leader and EN05-REG1 will chair and vice-chair (respectively) workshops at ICPWS16. In addition the mid-term JRP meeting for ENV05 will be organised in conjunction with ICPWS16. EMRP project ENV05 'Metrology for ocean salinity and Acidity' (ENV05 Ocean) will link measurements of salinity to measurements of density, which can be traced back to SI unis, thereby improving confidence in salinity measurments.
 
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Workshop on Traceable Optical Thin Film Characterisation, 12 September 2013, Berlin, Germany

Thin film materials possess novel properties not found in bulk materials that enable their use in flexible LCDs and solar panels. EMRP project ‘Metrology for the manufacturing of thin films’ (IND07 Thin Films) will improve the nanoscale measurements needed to develop thin film technologies, improving our understanding of film properties and reducing material and energy costs.
 
The JRP workshop on Traceable Optical Thin Film Characterisation is hosted by JRP-Partner BAM and is open to scientist and industry representatives working in the field of thin film characterisation by optical methods. It will cover the following topics; ellipsometric characterisation of organic and inorganic non-ideal thin films; traceable characterisation of thin films by combination of optical and X-ray methods; new trends in optical thin film measurement and design; optical analysis of thin film components for electronics and photovoltaics.
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Workshop on the kg realisation by measuring the Planck and Avogadro constants, 17-20 September 2013, Turin, Italy

In 2011, the 24th General Conference on Weights and Measures sanctioned that the International System of units would be upgraded in terms of internationally agreed values of the Planck, Boltzmann and Avogadro constants and the elementary charge. Experiments based on the watt-balance comparison of mechanical and electrical powers and the counting of silicon atoms came close to determining the kilogram from the Planck-constant value, however an unresolved discrepancy between the two experiments made it impracticable within the 20 μg uncertainty required to ensure continuity to mass metrology.
 
EMRP project: 'Realisation of the awaited definition of the kilogram - resolving the discrepancies' (SIB03 kNOW) aims to support the redefinition of the kilogram in terms of fundamental physical constants. It will do this by understanding and remedying the error between the European watt-balance determination of the Planck constant and the Avogadro determination.
 
The kNOW workshop on the kg realisation by measuring the Planck and Avogadro constants (JRP SIB03) will present the background motivating these two experiments and will examine the open problems associated with them. The workshop aims to identify and to achieve a better understanding of the critical aspects and to look at hidden assumptions and phenomena which have not been yet considered. The workshop will feature invited lectures as well as presentations, and participation is open to anyone with an interest in metrology and the precision measurement of fundamental constants. Participants are invited to propose a contribution on any aspect of the watt balance and silicon atom counting experiments.
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11th International Conference on Manufacturing Research, 19-20 September 2013, Cranfield University, UK

EMRP project: ‘Metrology for New Generation Nuclear Power plants’ (ENG08 Metrofission), aims to address the measurement challenges posed by new ‘Generation IV’ nuclear reactor designs by testing temperature measurements and materials for suitability and ensuring sufficient nuclear data and radiation measurement techniques are available. The project will benefit the European nuclear energy industry and covers exciting new metrology and the key needs of the industry.
 
ENG08 JRP-Partners will be presenting the results of the JRP at the 11th International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR2013). The ICMR2013 is running back to back with the 2nd Annual EPSRC Manufacturing the Future conference and both conferences are integrated events within the ‘Manufacturing Week’ at Cranfield. For over two decades, ICMR has been the main manufacturing research conference organised in the UK, successfully bringing researchers, academics and industrialists together to share their knowledge and experiences. The conference focuses on any aspects of manufacturing technology, product and service engineering, and product development.
 
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International Congress of Metrology, 7-10 October 2013, Paris, France

EURAMET and the EMRP will attend the International Congress of Metrology in October. EURAMET is a co-sponsor of the event, which offers the opportunity to understand the latest technical developments in measurement, explore industrial challenges and develop solutions that will enhance innovation and performance.
 
At the congress, the results from a variety of EMRP projects will be presented, including:
 
 
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TEMPMEKO 2013, 14-18 October 2013, Madeira, Portugal

EMRP project: ‘Metrology for Improved Power Plants’ (ENG06 Powerplants) aims to develop methods and technologies to increase the efficiency of large-scale power plants by reducing the measurement uncertainty of several critical parameters, including temperature and electrical output. Research will also be carried out into advanced materials that could be used to build more energy-efficient turbines in the future.
 
ENG06 JRP-Partners will be presenting the results of the JRP at the Symposium on Temperature and Thermal Measurements in Industry and Science (TEMPMEKO 2013). The Symposium will be organised by the Portuguese Society of Metrology and the Portuguese Network of Accredited Laboratories Association, and has the support of IMEKO TC12 and IPQ – the Portuguese National Metrology Institute. 
 
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Past Events

Nanoscale 2013, 25-26 April 2013, Paris, France

Nanoscale 2013 is the 10th seminar on Quantitative Microscopy and the 6th Seminar on Nanoscale Calibration, Standards and Methods focusing on nanoscale characterization techniques based on high resolution tactile and optical microscopy, scanning probe microscopy and other high resolution techniques. The NanoScale 2013 seminar is jointly organised by Nanometrology group of the TC Length EURAMET e.V., LNE and PTB.
 
At the symposium, the results from a variety of EMRP projects will be presented, including:

 ‘Metrology of small structures for the manufacturing of electronic and optical devices’ (IND17 Scatterometry), which will provide a reference standard to add traceability to scatterometric measurements and make them comparable to microscopic methods. This is important for the optical and semiconductor industries as they depend on component miniaturisation and reliable measurements of small structures.
 
'Traceable measurement of mechanical properties of nano-objects' (NEW05 MechProNo), which will develop measurement traceability for the mechanical properties of nano-objects such as nanoparticles, nanowires and composite materials through the development of test samples, new techniques and improved instruments.
 
‘Traceability of sub-nm length measurements’ (SIB08 subnano), which will improve the traceability of high accuracy devices such as optical interferometers and capacitive sensors, which are used to make these measurements.
 
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Solid State Lighting Conference, 23-25 April 2013, Teddington, UK

EMRP project: ‘Metrology for Solid State Lighting’ (ENG05 Lighting) will support the implementation of Solid State Lighting (SSL), such as LED lighting, throughout Europe with the validation of new guidelines and standards. These will enable the benefits of the technology to be quantified and clearly communicated, with specific attention paid to measurements of colour rendition and visual comfort, important for end-users.
 
The Solid State Lighting conference is a Measurement Network meeting providing international stakeholders with information on the results of ENG05. More specifically it will cover the following sessions:

Traceability - Development and validation of traceable measurement facilities and traceability routes for SSL, including pulsed efficacy and colour, spectral spatial distribution, near-field geometry and colour rendition, and environmental conditions.
Methods - Measurement methods for the characterisation of SSL products including electrical power up to 200 kHz and environmental impact on efficacy.
Perception - Human perception of SSL products is different from conventional lighting sources, therefore specific attention is given to colour rendition, visual comfort and mesopic vision.
Specifications - The performance of SSL products has been evaluated by laboratory tests and field trials for most typical lighting applications. In addition, new quality metrics have been developed where required, e.g. in street lighting.

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Energy Harvesting and Storage Europe, 17-18 April 2013, Berlin, Germany

EMRP project: ‘Metrology for Energy Harvesting’ (ENG02 Harvesting) will develop sources of sustainable energy from human activity and natural processes. The harvesting and utilisation of a small fraction of energy wasted as heat and vibration from human and environmental processes could contribute to a reduction in CO2 emissions. This project aims to develop new technologies, devices and measurement methods that enable the exploitation of waste energy to provide small, but reliable and sustainable, sources of power.
 
ENG02 JRP-Partners NPL and PTB will be presenting a masterclass workshop at Energy Harvesting and Storage Europe 2013 in Berlin in April. The Masterclass is being developed in association with IDTechEx and aims to give industry specialists a much needed grounding in metrology to underpin the development of new materials and devices with increased energy output. It’s also an opportunity for the JRP-Partners to engage with relevant end-users. NPL’s Dr Paul Weaver will present a module on piezoelectrics and PTB’s Dr Ernst Lenz will look at thermoelectric energy harvesting from a metrological point of view.
 
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International Workshop on Optical Terahertz Science and Technology, 1-5 April 2013, Kyoto, Japan

EMRP project ‘Microwave and terahertz metrology for homeland security’ (NEW07 THz Security) will develop measurement traceability for sub-mm and THz frequencies to help get the best performance out of devices at the lowest possible radiation levels and to quantify safe human exposure.
 
NEW07 JRP-Partners presented the results of the JRP at International Workshop on Optical Terahertz Science and Technology (OTST 2013). The aim of OTST 2013 is to foster discussion on the newest and most exciting research in the development and applications of terahertz instrumentation based on optical sources. Emphasis will be placed on sources and applications at wavelengths between 30 and 3000 microns (0.1-10 THz).
 
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Metrology for Radioactive Waste Management Workshop, 13 March 2013, Paris, France

EMRP project: 'Metrology for Radioactive Waste Management' (ENV09 MetroRWM) will develop novel methods, standards, decay data, reference materials and instruments for improved radioactive waste measurements and to assist with the successful decommisioning of nuclear power plants.
 
The project is holding a one day workshop in Paris on 13 March 2013 to update stakeholders and end users on progress made in research into:
  • standardised traceable gamma assay methods for 'free release' measurement of solid materials and objects from nuclear facilities
  • in situ radiochemical analysis methods
  • measurement methods for radioactive gases and vapours present in radioactive waste repositories and facilities
  • development of reference materials and standard sources for the calibration of measurement devices
  • improved half-life data for long-lived raionuclides resent in wastes.

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Piezo 2013, 17-20 March 2013, Les Arcs, France

The automotive, energy, and medical industries all require high temperature functional materials to increase efficiency. EMRP project 'Metrology of electro-thermal coupling for new functional materials technology' (NEW09 METCO) will develop reliable measurements of electro-thermalmechanical coupling at high temperatures to support new functional material technologies and the products that use them.
 
NEW09 JRP-Partners and REG presented the results of the JRP at Piezo 2013, which is dedicated to advances in electroactive, particularly piezoceramic, materials and devices. The event will present the latest piezoelectric and multifunctional materials, technologies and device research and development as well as bringing together the international community within the field for discussion and networking.
 
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AIA-DAGA Conference on Acoustics, 18-21 March 2013, Merano, Italy

Ultrasound can treat a range of conditions, with recent developments including new treatments for cancer, stroke and bone repair. EMRP project 'Dosimetry for Ultrasound Therapy' (HLT03 DUTy) will support an increase in the use of ultrasound treatments by establishing measurements, reference standards and modelling techniques to build traceability for exposure to ultrasound and the dose to tissue.
 
HLT03 JRP-Partners presented the results of the JRP at AIA-DAGA 2013 the 40th Italian (AIA) Annual Conference on Acoustics and the 39th German Annual Conference on Acoustics (DAGA). The conference provided a review of recent developments on hot topics as well as some thoughts about future trends and aims to contribute, not only to the technical and scientific progress on acoustics, but also to improve the cooperation, using the joint experiences acquired at international level. 
 
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Recent Advances in the Analysis of Complex Environmental Matrices, 28 February 2013, Royal Society of Chemistry, London, UK

The European Water Framework Directive aims to improve European water resources by the year 2015. EMRP project: ‘Traceable measurements for monitoring critical pollutants under the European Water Framework Directive’ (ENV08 WFD), will support the Directive by developing reliable reference standards, as close as possible to real-world water samples. The reference standards will be for some of the most important water pollutants previously identified as having a lack of measurement standardisation, e.g. tributyltin (TBT), polybrominated diphenylether (PBDE) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH).
 
Recent Advances in the Analysis of Complex Environmental Matrices is a one day meeting at the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), London that aims to cover the developments in analytical instrumentation which now make it possible to simultaneously analyse numerous pollutants in complex environmental matrices with minimal sample clean-up. ENV08 JRP-Partner LGC will be speaking at the meeting on ‘GC-ICP-MS reference methodology to quantify polybrominated flame retardants in environmental waters relevant to the European Water Frame Directive.’
 
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8th International Conference Advances in Metrology, 20-23 February 2013, New Delhi, India

The International Temperature Scale of 1990 (ITS-90) consists of a number of fixed points defined by known melting/freezing points of certain chemical elements (and water), and is used to calibrate temperature measurement equipment. EMRP project 'Novel techniques for traceable temperature dissemination' (SIB10 NOTED) will resolve discrepancies in the realisation of the fixed points, leading to a reduction in uncertainty.
 
SIB10 JRP-Partners will present the results of the JRP at International Conference 'Advances in Metrology' (AdMet 2013), the main objective of which is to provide a platform for metrologists, technocrats and researchers to present their research and development work and foster collaborations with fellow scientists. The emphasis of AdMet 2013 will be on advances in quantum metrology with particular emphasis on time & frequency standards, electrical variables like voltage, resistance and current, development of quantum candela, precision measurements of nanoscale forces, dimensions, magnetic moments and photon flux.
 
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SPIE Photonics West, 2-7 February 2013, San Francisco, USA

High-speed communications have developed rapidly, but as more systems go online, we need to increase the frequencies available for use. These higher frequencies need to be accurately measured, so that additional bandwidth is used efficiently. EMRP project 'Metrology for ultrafast electronics and high-speed communications' (IND16 Ultrafast) will develop these measurements.
 
IND16 JRP-Partners presented the results of the JRP at SPIE Photonics West 2013; SPIE is the international society for optics and photonics. Photonics West is the premier photonics and laser event, with more than 1,234 companies in 2013 and continues to be the flagship event to find the latest products, tools, and applications for research or business needs.
 
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12th Joint MMM-Intermag Conference, 14-18 January 2013, Chicago, USA

Magnetic sensors are used in industries that require accurate high-resolution data e.g. the consumer electronics and car industries. EMRP project ‘Metrology for advanced industrial magnetics (IND08 MetMags) will develop methods to characterise new magnetic materials that could increase the efficiency of electrical equipment, help calibrate magnetic sensors, and enable manufacturers to develop new types of sensors.
 
IND08 JRP-Partners presented the results of the JRP at 12th Joint (Magnetism and Magnetic Materials) MMM-Intermag Conference. The Conference was sponsored jointly by the American Institute of Physics and the Magnetics Society of IEEE. Members of the international scientific and engineering communities interested in recent developments in fundamental and applied magnetism were invited to attend the Conference and contribute to its technical sessions.
 
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Solid State Street Lighting, 4 December 2012, Teddington, UK

EMRP project: ‘Metrology for Solid State Lighting’ (ENG05 Lighting) will support the implementation of Solid State Lighting (SSL), such as LED lighting, throughout Europe with the validation of new guidelines and standards. These will enable the benefits of the technology to be quantified and clearly communicated, with specific attention paid to measurements of colour rendition and visual comfort, important for end-users.
 
Solid State Street Lighting is a one day event at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in Teddington, UK, which will highlight new insights from project ENG05. The event will also feature presentations from measurement experts, LED manufacturers, large users and small businesses. Specifiers and installers of SSL street lights will also share their experiences and demonstrate how to realise environmental and financial benefits through best practices.
 
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1st EUMETRISPEC Stakeholder Workshop, 15-16 November 2012, Braunschweig, Germany

Some existing data used in atmospheric models does not come from traceable measurements, which leads to high levels of uncertainty. EMRP project: 'Spectral reference data for atmospheric monitoring' (ENV06 EUMETRISPEC) will develop a European spectroscopy infrastructure that is traceable to SI units and a database of spectral line data for improved information on molecule properties and improved atmospheric models.
 
The 1st EUMETRISPEC Stakeholder Workshop is a one and a half day event at PTB, Braunschweig, which will inform stakeholders about the JRP's activities and the possibilities for collaboration. There will be presentations and discussions on the work of the JRP; subjects include Spectroscopic techniques, Traceability in gas analysis, Gas mixtures for line strength measurements, Radiation transport modelling and Satellite and ground based FTIR monitoring.
 
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TECO-2012, 16-18 October 2012, Brussels, Belgium

The World Meteorological Organisation Technical Conference on Meteorological and Environmental Instruments and Methods of Observation 2012 (TECO-2012) was held from 16-18 October in Brussels. At the event an overview of EMRP project ‘Metrology for pressure, temperature, humidity and airspeed in the atmosphere’ (ENV07 MeteoMet) was presented, as well as two oral presentations on the results of ENV07; one on the ‘Metrological traceability for meteorological sensors’ and one on ‘Traceability of ground-based meteorological surface temperature measurements’.
 
The aim of project ENV07 is to improve climate models by improving measurements of pressure, temperature, humidity and airspeed. This will support metrological and meteorological research and will enable a better interpretation of climate data as measurements of pressure, temperature, humidity and airspeed are key to understanding the climate of the Earth.
 
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International Workshop on Analysis of Dynamic Measurements, 15-16 October 2012, Paris, France

The 7th International Workshop on Analysis of Dynamic Measurements will be held on October 15-16, 2012, in Paris, France. The aim of the workshop is to bring people together who are working on methods of assessing and improving the quality of dynamic measurements and to give scientists from National Metrology Institutes, universities and industry a forum for informal exchange of ideas and news of recent developments and for establishing collaborations.

 

During the workshop several presentations will be given on EMRP Project: 'Traceable Dynamic Measurement of Mechanical Quantities' (IND09 Dynamic), which aims to establish traceable dynamic measurements of force, torque and pressure, and will produce precise dynamic mechanical test signals to improve the safety of industrial systems.

 

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International Conference on Space Optics, 9-12 October 2012, Corsica, France

EMRP project ‘Thermal design and time-dependent dimensional drift behaviour of sensors, materials and structures’ (IND13 T3D) will use thermal modelling of a prototype measurement device to improve temperature control and thermal design and increase our understanding of measurement drift.
 
At the International Conference on Space Optics (ICSO2012), IND13 presented the results of the project as a poster and conference proceeding on ‘Dimensional stability validation and sensor calibration with sub-nanometer accuracy’. ICSO is the largest meeting worldwide of experts working in all disciplines of Optical Instrumentation, Optoelectronic and Photonic Technologies for Space Applications. The objective of this conference is to bring together the Space Optics Community and exchange information on new instrument developments and ideas on the Research, Development, Qualification and Flight Experience of using optical technologies for space missions.
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International Conference on Plasma Surface Engineering, 10-14 September 2012, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

The International Conference on Plasma Surface Engineering is a well-established and leading forum in the field of plasma as well as ion- and particle beam assisted surface modification and thin film technologies.

 

As part of the conference programme EMRP project: 'Dynamic mechanical properties and long-term deformation behaviour of viscous materials' (IND05 MeProVisc) will hold a stakeholder meeting. During this meeting there will be a series of talks covering: 'Traceable measurements of instrument drift', 'Dimension and mechanical property measurement of viscous materials – data generation', 'Development of new analysis methods for measurement of dimensions and mechanical properties of viscous materials' and 'Creating impact: case studies and standardisation'.

 

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ICRM-LLRMT ’12 conference, 17-21 September 2012, Jeju, South Korea

The 6th International Conference for Radionuclide Metrology Low-Level-Radioactivity Measurement Techniques (ICRM-LLRMT ’12) was organised by the Low Level Measurement Techniques Working Group of the International Committee for Radionuclide Metrology. The measurement of low levels of radioactivity in a wide variety of matrices has been of interest to the scientific community since the beginning of the ‘nuclear age’ and techniques have always been developed to enable the detection of ever lower amounts of radioactivity in smaller samples and for many new applications. The ICRM-LLRMT ’12 conference will look at the latest developments in this area.
 
At the conference, EMRP project ‘Metrology for radioactive waste management’ (ENV09 MetroRWM) presented the aims of the project and its results, specifically ‘Metrology for radioactive waste management: Clearance levels and acceptance criteria legislation, requirements and standards’ and ‘Measurement technique for free release measurement at nuclear facilities’. ENV09 will develop novel methods, standards, decay data, reference materials and instruments to improve radioactivity measurements in order to aid the successful decommissioning of nuclear power plants.
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IMEKO World Congress, 9-14 September 2012, Busan, Korea

EMRP project: 'Realisation of the awaited definition of the kilogram - resolving the discrepancies' (SIB03 kNOW) aims to support the redefinition of the kilogram in terms of fundamental physical constants. It will do this by understanding and remedying the error between the European watt-balance determination of the Planck constant and the Avogadro determination.

 

The XX IMEKO World Congress will be hosted by KRISS (the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science) in September in Busan, Korea. The theme of the conference is Metrology for Green Growth and its purpose is to bring together academia, researchers and engineers to share achievements, ideas and their vision on metrology. At the conference, JRP SIB03 will present a paper and poster on 'The new watt balance experiment at METAS'.

 

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International Conference on Raman Spectroscopy (ICORS), 12-17 August 2012, Bangalore, India

EMRP project: 'Metrology for Raman spectroscopy' (NEW02 Raman) aims to address the regulatory needs of Raman spectroscopy, by improving measurement reliability, establishing traceability to the SI units mole and metre, and developing reference samples. It will also provide measurement standards for spatial resolution, depth resolution and confocality; a specific request from device manufacturers.

 

The 23rd ICORS meeting was celebrated as a Raman homecoming conference, since it was held at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, the original home of Sir C V Raman, where many of Raman's spectroscopic studies were carried out. At the conference, JRP NEW02 hosted the kick-off meeting for the project as well as a separate presentation on metrology and JRP NEW02.

 

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EarthTemp Network meeting, 25-27 June 2012, Edinburgh, UK

EMRP project ‘Metrology for pressure, temperature, humidity and airspeed in the atmosphere’(ENV07 MeteoMet) took part in the 1st annual EarthTemp Network meeting in Edinburgh, UK. EarthTemp is a network to stimulate new international collaboration in measuring and understanding the surface temperatures of Earth. This will involve creating networks between experts specialising in different types of measurement of surface temperature.

 

The aim of project ENV07 is to improve climate models by improving measurements of pressure, temperature, humidity and airspeed. This will support metrological and meteorological research and will enable a better interpretation of climate data as measurements of pressure, temperature, humidity and airspeed are key to understanding the climate of the Earth. During the EarthTemp Network meeting, ENV07 JRP-Partners took the opportunity to draft ideas for future collaborations in the frame of traceability for earth temperature measurements and also in the view of possible new opportunities.

 

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Industrial Technologies, 19-21 June 2012, Aarhus, Denmark

The EMRP attended Industrial Technologies 2012 in Aarhus, Denmark, on 19 - 21 June 2012. The congress had over 170 speakers from the nano, materials and production technology communities and attracted over 820 representatives from research and industry.

 

At the Congress, the EMRP took part in the Matchmaking Day and gave a presentation entitled ‘The European Metrology Research Programme - Industrial innovation and collaboration’. The presentation examined the role of the EMRP and its impact so far, collaboration with industrial organisations as part of the EMRP, and also promoted EMRP Call 2012 – Industry. The EMRP’s presentation was part of the Quality in Industry session, which focused on ‘ensuring that Europe maintains its well deserved reputation for high quality manufacturing through new tools and approaches to metrology…as well as the development and adoption of standards’. The session included speakers from BIPM, CEN CENELEC and the NanoManufacturing Institute.

 

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Dosimetry for Ultrasound Therapy, International Workshop, 14-15 June 2012, Heidelberg, Germany

A two-day workshop was held in Heidelberg, Germany, on the topic of exposure and dose for therapeutic ultrasound: 37 experts from 26 institutions in 9 countries participated. The workshop was part of the EMRP project 'Dosimetry for Ultrasound Therapy' (HLT03 DUTy).

 

The workshop started with invited talks and an open discussion on 'Parameters for in situ exposure'. The second day was structured in four discussion sessions: 'Dose concepts related to thermal effects'; 'Dose concepts related to non-thermal effects'; 'Benefits and drawbacks of a dose concept for different stakeholders'; and 'Collection of existing and new dose definitions'.

 

JRP HLT03 DUTy recently started and will greatly benefit from input from the workshop for developing the metrology necessary to underpin traceable determination of exposure and dose for therapeutic ultrasound. Papers written by participants at the workshop will be available on the JRP website.

 

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Workshop on High Pressure Metrology for Industry, 14 June 2012, Brno, Czech Republic

The pressures used in some modern industrial systems are higher than the current European calibration capability, which is limited to around 1 GPa. EMRP project: 'High pressure metrology for industrial applications' (IND03 HighPRES), aims to develop new standards to extend the calibration capability to 1.6 Gpa, thereby supporting the use of high pressure technologies and improving product quality.

 

A workshop for the project was organised on 14 June 2012 at CMI (Czech Metrology Institute) in Brno, Czech Republic. The objective of the workshop was to share new ideas within the metrological and industrial communities to promote application of high pressure technologies across Europe.

 

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First European meeting of the EMMA-Club, 11 June 2012, Paris, France

The European Electromagnetic Materials Measurements and Applications Club (EMMA-Club) has been created to promote knowledge, good practice and know-how for dielectric and electromagnetic materials measurement. The specific remit of the EMMA-Club is to ensure that dielectric measurement research activities at the European National Measurement Institutes (NMIs) will have real impact in supporting European Industries. The first meeting of the EMMA-Club will be held in June 2012 in Paris.

 

The meeting will introduce the EMRP project 'EMINDA - Electromagnetic Characterisation of Materials for Industrial Applications up to Microwave Frequencies' (IND02) to members. The IND02 project aims to produce new measurement techniques to assess electromagnetic materials used in the fastest electronic applications and support innovation in the European electronics industry by providing reliable nano, micro and macroscale measurements needed to cope with the increasingly fast operational speeds of electronic devices.

 

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International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering & Nanotechnology, 4-8 June 2012, Stockholm, Sweden

EMRP project: 'Thermal design and time-dependent dimensional drift behaviour of sensors, materials and structures' (IND13) was presented at the 12th European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (EUSPEN) conference in Stockholm, Sweden from 4-8 June 2012. The conference brought together researchers and developers from micro and nano research and covered topics in Precision Engineering of Plastic based Electronics and Optronics, High Precision Mechatronics, Novel Advances in Precision Engineering & Nano Technologies and Nano & Micro Metrology.

 

The aim of the project IND13 is to increase understanding of measurement drift over time, improve temperature control and improve thermal design to meet industrial demands. By performing thermal modelling on a prototype device, the project will explore how devices can be improved to increase their measurement stability over time and with changes in temperature.

 

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Milestones in Metrology, 9-11 May 2012, Venice, Italy

The fourth edition of Milestones in Metrology, in May 2012 in Venice covered 4 topics/programmes: Traffic, Energy, Weighing and Oil & Gas industries. The events attracts 150 professionals from around the world and includes manufacturers, regulators, end users and metrological institutes.

 

The EMRP project 'Metrology for Liquefied Natural Gas' (ENG03) presented work on a 'Small Scale LNG measurement standard' during the Oil & Gas programme. The ENG03 project aims to strengthen the measurement framework for LNG with an expected halving of measurement uncertainties, and will also disseminate knowledge through training, workshops and contribution to international standards and guidelines.

 

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7th International NIR Workshop, 9-11 May 2012, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an indispensable tool in modern medicine but some new advances have not yet made it into hospitals because of unresolved safety issues. EMRP project ‘Metrology for next-generation safety standards and equipment in MRI’ (HLT06 MRI Safety) aims to improve MRI risk assessments and provide more complete and robust safety data for patients and medical staff.
 
JRP HLT06 and first results of WP3 of the project were presented and discussed at the 7th International NIR Workshop, 9-11 May 2012, Edinburgh. The workshop is particularly important for the JRP as it is organised by the International Committee of Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) which is a prime target group. The NIR workshop was attended by over 180 delegates from 40 countries worldwide and included experts from all relevant scientific disciplines (i.e. physics & engineering, biology and epidemiology), who presented the most recent advances of research and protection in the different areas of NIR, including electromagnetic fields and optical radiation.
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The Committee on Earth Observation Satellites, 8-10 May 2012, Sioux Falls, USA

EMRP project ‘Towards a European Metrology Centre for Earth Observation and Climate’ (ENV04 MetEOC) was presented at The Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) Working Group on Calibration and Validation (WGCV) subgroup on Infrared and Visible Optical Systems (IVOS) meeting in Sioux Falls USA, from 8-10 May. The CEOS WGCV IVOS meeting was hosted under the auspices of the U. S. Geological Survey Earth Resources Observation and Science Center in partnership with the South Dakota State University and the meeting objectives included a discussion of the IVOS work plan, finalisation of the CEOS reference standard test sites and development of recommendations to the CEOS WGCV.

 

The Chair of IVOS is the JRP-Coordinator for project ENV04. Space-based global observations of the Earth’s atmosphere, oceans and land are vital for climate change studies and the implementation of mitigation measures and project ENV04 will develop new standards and will validate sensors used in satellites so that accurate and comparable laboratory-quality measurements of climate parameters can be made from space.

 

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European Frequency and Time Forum, 24-26 April 2012, Gothenburg, Sweden

The 26th European Frequency and Time Forum (EFTF) meeting was held in Gothenburg, Sweden in April 2012 with conference topics including: Materials, Resonators and Resonator Circuits; Oscillators, Synthesizers, Noise, and Circuit Techniques; Microwave Frequency Standards; Sensors and Transducers; Timekeeping, Time and Frequency Transfer, GNSS Applications; and Optical Frequency Standards and Applications.

 

The EMRP project 'New generation of frequency standards for industry' (IND14) was presented at EFTF. The IND14 project aims to develop new standards to improve the stability of the high frequency atomic clocks used to provide satellite navigation systems and fast internet access. This should result in clocks becoming more stable, robust and portable, improve synchronisation between them, and enable higher speed data transfer.

 

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Workshop on Humidity in Energy Gases, 17 April 2012, Istanbul, Turkey

EMRP project: ‘Characterisation of Energy Gases’ (ENG01 Gas) aims to enable alternative and renewable gaseous fuels to be used in the European gas pipeline system. The project will test the suitability of current standards of measurement for natural gas for measuring the properties of alternative gases, such as biogas. Important measurements include gas composition, calorific value (energy content) and humidity, which are all needed to ensure efficient trade, safe use and transportation.

 

A workshop for the project on Humidity in Energy Gases was hosted by JRP-Partner TUBITAK in Istanbul, Turkey. The workshop provided stakeholders with an introduction to the JRP ENG01 as well as presentations on ‘Moisture measurement in natural gas – a critical measurement’, a ‘Test facility for characterisation of humidity sensors’, a ‘Hybrid gas mixture generator’, ‘Impedance sensor applications in the natural gas industry’ and ‘Development of a low-cost instrument for the measurement of microwave resonances’.

 

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Workshop on measurement characteristics and use of quadrupole mass spectrometers for vacuum applications, 10-13 April 2012, Bled, Slovenia

 

The EMRP project 'Vacuum metrology for production environments' (IND12) aims to improve vacuum measurements in conditions representative of those in industry.

 

In April 2012, the JRP-Partners IMT and PTB organised a workshop on measurement characteristics and use of quadrupole mass spectrometers for vacuum applications in Bled, Slovenia. The workshop supported a reasonable calibration scheme of quadrupole mass spectrometers by the exchange of information between experts that know of the industrial applications of quadrupole mass spectrometers, as well as experts who design them and experts who have investigated the metrological characteristics of them.

 

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International Temperature Symposium, 19-23 March 2012, Los Angeles, USA

Results from two EMRP Environment projects were presented at the 9th International Temperature Symposium in Los Angeles, USA. This conference is held every 10 years to highlight advances in temperature measurement including: new measurement technologies; new and established temperature measurement applications; calibration methods; thermophysical modelling; sensor installation design; fixed points; temperature scales and metrology.

 

The two EMRP projects presented were:

 

Towards a European Metrology Centre for Earth Observation and Climate (ENV04), which aims to develop new standards and validate sensors used in satellites.

 

Metrology for pressure, temperature, humidity and airspeed in the atmosphere (ENV07), which aims to improve measurements that feed into climate models. This will contribute to both metrological and meteorological research, leading to better interpretations of climate data.

 

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Measurement Science Conference (MSC), 19-23 March 2012, Anaheim, USA

EMRP project ‘Metrology for pressure, temperature, humidity and airspeed in the atmosphere’ (ENV07 MeteoMet) was presented at the 2012 Measurement Science Conference (MSC), in Anaheim, California, USA from 19-23 March. The goal of the Measurement Science Conference is to provide a professional training forum and venue to advance education, renew and expand professional contacts and partnerships, and provide emerging ideas, insights and innovations in the measurement science profession.

 

The aim of project ENV07 is to improve climate models by improving these measurements. This will support metrological and meteorological research and will enable a better interpretation of climate data as measurements of pressure, temperature, humidity and airspeed are key to understanding the climate of the Earth.

 

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Air Quality Reference Laboratories Association Network (AQUILA) meeting, 13-14 March 2012, Ispra, Italy

EMRP project: 'Metrology for Chemical Pollutants in Air' (ENV01 MACPoll) aims to support the development of EU Air Quality legislation by improving indoor and outdoor air quality measurements. This project will develop methods to provide stable reference samples for calibrating instruments, new measurement methods to detect volatile, highly reactive gases and a reliable, compact nitrogen dioxide microsensor.

 

During the 18th AQUILA meeting, held in Ispra, Italy, JRP ENV01 was presented to the European Air Quality Reference Laboratories. With the latest developments of the European Air Quality Directives, the importance of the National Air Quality Reference Laboratories has grown significantly as they are legally responsible for the quality assurance of air pollutant measurements in their Member State. AQUILA meetings are partially dedicated to special topics like particles measurement or quality assurance, but also provide the opportunity to update participants on new technical/scientific and legislative developments in the air quality field.

 

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GRUAN Implementation-Coordination Meeting, 5-9 March 2012, Tokyo, Japan

GRUAN (GCOS Reference Upper Air Network) is a network of stations that will carry out accurate observations of essential climate variables between the surface and the middle stratosphere using radiosondes (weather balloons). The EMRP project ‘Metrology for pressure, temperature, humidity and airspeed in the atmosphere’ (ENV07 MeteoMet) has been presented at the 4th GRUAN Implementation-Coordination Meeting (ICM-4) in Tokyo, Japan. The focus of this meeting was to define what needs to be done between ICM-4 and January 2014, which is when GRUAN is expected to become fully operational.

 

The aim of project ENV07 is to improve climate models by improving measurements of pressure, temperature, humidity and airspeed. This will support metrological and meteorological research and will enable a better interpretation of climate data as measurements of pressure, temperature, humidity and airspeed are key to understanding the climate of the Earth. ENV07 deliverables of interest for the GRUAN activities include: radiosondes calibrations, intercomparison of humidity sensors, accurate definition of water vapor formulae, GPS and ground based reference stations.

 

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Metrofission, Open Meeting, 9-10 February 2012, Rome, Italy

EMRP project: ‘Metrology for New Generation Nuclear Power plants’ (ENG08 Metrofission), aims to address the measurement challenges posed by new ‘Generation IV’ nuclear reactor designs by testing temperature measurements and materials for suitability and ensuring sufficient nuclear data and radiation measurement techniques are available. The project will benefit the European nuclear energy industry and covers exciting new metrology and the key needs of the industry.

 

An open meeting for the project was organised on 9-10 February 2012 at ENEA (Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development) in Rome, Italy. Invited to the meeting were representatives from the nuclear new-build, scientific experts, external users and stakeholders from the nuclear industry, national nuclear laboratories, international standards bodies, nuclear power plants and energy providers.

 

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ETSI Security Workshop, 18-19 January 2012, Sophia Antopolis, France

The 7th ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) Security Workshop, organised by ETSI in Sophia Antipolis, France, took place on 18-19 January 2012. The event focused on security standards and efforts to produce them. It also provided professional networking and directions for future work in security standardisation.

 

At the ETSI workshop, results were presented from the EMRP project: Metrology for Industrial Quantum Communications (IND06), which is developing measurement techniques to validate the practical use of a security technology known as quantum key distribution (QKD). QKD, when implemented correctly, can guarantee that the encryption key has not been intercepted, but there are no agreed methods to demonstrate that practical implementations are robust.

 

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EBCT & Brachytherapy Workshop: 29 November - 1 December 2011, PTB, Germany

The EBCT (External Beam Cancer Therapy) and Brachytherapy iMERA-Plus JRPs both address metrology for cancer therapy. The EBCT project aims to provide reliable measuring techniques for all forms of cancer therapy that use external radiation such as High Intensity Theraputic Ultrasound, Hadron Therapy and Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy. The Brachytherapy project aims to establish more accurate measurements of radioactive sources used for Brachytherapy, a type of radiotherapy where small encapsulated radioactive sources are placed close to a tumour.

 

The International Conference on Advanced Metrology for Cancer Therapy will provide a platform for the presentation of current developments in clinical measurement techniques for cancer therapy, along with the achievements of these two iMERA-Plus projects.

 

The aim of the conference is to provide a forum for the exchange of information and expertise in the community of medical physicists and metrologists at the European level. The conference programme will include keynote talks by invited speakers as well as proffered papers and posters.

 

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World Conference on Regenerative Medicine: 2-4 November 2011, Leipzig, Germany

The World Conference on Regenerative Medicine will encompass a broad range of topics in regenerative medicine from biomaterials to biomarkers, regulation and stem cell technologies. The conference also supports a large industrial exhibition where international researchers and biotechnology companies can extensively demonstrate how far translation of current technology could reach and how research could be implemented as products.

 

There is a planned session presentation at the conference for the iMERA-Plus JRP Regenmed - 'Metrology on a cellular scale for Regenerative Medicine'.

 

The Regenmed JRP represents a major international collaboration on measurement techniques used for regenerative medicine, which is innovative therapy based on the use of stem cells and tissue-engineered medical products. In particular, research will be carried out on imaging, biomarker detection and studies of protein and cell behaviour of surfaces that could potentially improve current inadequate measurements.

 

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2nd International Workshop Metrology for LNG, 31 October 2011, East Kilbride, United Kingdom

The 2nd International Workshop for the EMRP 'Metrology for Liquefied Natural Gas' project (ENG03) was held in East Kilbride in October 2011. At the workshop the JRP-Coordinator Oswin Kerkhof delivered two presentations on: the 'Metrology for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Project' and 'Towards Industrial Scale LNG Calibration Facilities'. The ENG03 project aims to strengthen the measurement framework for LNG with an expected halving of measurement uncertainties, and will also disseminate knowledge through training, workshops and contribution to international standards and guidelines.

 

Other presentations at the workshop included: Field Experience LNG Service; Measurement of LNG by Dynamic Methods; Measurement of LNG Density by Radar Tank Gauge; LNG Sampling pipe line to analyser; Field test of a Raman application for LNG; and Mass & Energy Balancing at LNG Receiving Terminals.

 

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Thermal power and feed water flow measurement: 10-12 October 2011, Chatou, France

A workshop related to measurement of Feed Water Flow, Temperature and Thermal Power in nuclear power plants. After earlier successful events in London, Tokyo and Washington DC, this year the event will take place October 10-12, at the EDF R&D site in Chatou, just outside central Paris.

 

This year the event is related to the ongoing EMRP project “Metrology for Improved Power Plant Efficiency” and the workshop will include presentations and findings from this project.

 

The focus of the event is measurement technology for temperature and flow, but there will also be discussions on statistical methods, calibration techniques and new standards. At the workshop, technical experts from all over the world will come together and discuss the technology, trends in regulatory issues and research projects. The participants represent power plants, manufacturers of instruments, calibration laboratories and national measurement bodies.

 

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Strategies in Light Europe, 4-6 October 2011, Milan, Italy

The EMRP project 'Metrology for Solid State Lighting' (ENG05) presented work on the determination of junction temperature based on spectral measurements at the Strategies in Light Europe industry conference in Milan, Italy. The conference attracted over 900 registered attendees from the solid state lighting industry and provided a platform to share knowledge and experiences and to discuss the latest technologies. Presentations were delivered on: initiatives and technologies that improve the quality and performance of LED lighting; activities that help accelerate the market adoption of LED lighting; and results from direct experiences of LED lighting applications.

 

The conference theme was 'Improving the Quality and Performance of LED Lighting' which is central to the aims of the ENG05 project. The project aims to support the implementation of solid state lighting, such as LED lighting, throughout Europe with the validation of new guidelines and standards.

 

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International Congress of Metrology: 3-6 October 2011, Paris, France

EURAMET and EMRP representatives attended the International Congress of Metrology in Paris, France, on 3 - 6 October 2011.

 

EURAMET was a co-sponsor of the event, which attracted approximately 1000 scientists, academics, quality managers and measurement professionals. At the conference, EURAMET  had an exhibition stand, hosted a session of talks entitled 'EMRP: Meeting the industrial challenges of tommorow' and displayed posters for each of the 21 iMERA-Plus projects. These projects finished in 2011 and produced a wide range of significant impacts in metrology, industry and other fields of research (e.g. healthcare). To find out more please go to the EMRP publicity page where all the posters can be downloaded.

 

Other talks at the conference explored the future of metrology in the 2020s, in which EURAMET will play a major role, as well as energy challenges and the role of metrology in industry. The event increased awareness of EURAMET’s work and highlighted the importance of collaborative metrology research projects and associated researcher grants, such as those funded by the EMRP.

 

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Particulate Systems Analysis Conference: 5-7 September 2011, Edinburgh, UK

The Particulate Systems Analysis conference is organised by the Particle Charecterisation Interest Group of the RSC and will cover areas in particle characterisation and powder systems analysis in order to further advance and promote professional development within the industry. The conference and exhibition will be relevant to a range of scientific, technological and engineering sectors, in particular, the pharmaceutical, nuclear, chemical, biomedical, mineral, food and household product industries.

 

There is a planned session at PSA 2011 for the iMERA-Plus JRP Nanoparticles - 'Traceable Characterisation of Nanoparticles', which will be a joint session with NIST.

 

The Nanoparticles JRP aims to help develop recognised traceable calibrations of nanoparticles and new measurement capabilities to ensure consistency in quality and innovation within the field.

 

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qu-Candela Workshop: 27 June - 1 July 2011, PTB Braunschweig, Germany

The qu-Candela iMERA-Plus JRP addresses one of the Grand Challenges of fundamental metrology, namely the reformulation of the SI base unit - the candela - in terms of photon number. Such a reformulation through linkage to the Planck constant would provide greater consistency among the definitions of the base units and better serve the additional needs of emerging sectors such as quantum based technologies, as well as supporting classical radiometry.

 

The Single Photon Workshop is intended to bring together a broad range of people with interests in single-photon technology and applications and there will be a special session reporting on efforts towards realising photon-based standards organised as part of the qu-candela project.

 

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e-Mass Workshop: 22-23 June 2011, METAS, Switzerland

The e-MASS JRP dissemination meeting will be joined to the Watt Balance Technical Meeting (WBTM 2011) to be held at METAS on Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 June 2011.

 

This event periodically gathers scientists involved in watt balance developments, or new projects, and is a unique opportunity to share technical matters within the community.

 

During the WBTM meeting, the progress and results of the iMERA-Plus JRP e-Mass - 'The watt balance route to a new definition of the kilogram' will be presented.

 

The main goal of e-MASS is to bring the European laboratories presently developing watt balances (METAS and LNE) up to a level sufficient to allow future determinations to contribute significantly to a new definition of the SI unit of mass, relating it to a fundamental physical constant.

 

   

 

IMEKO-MI2011 Conference: 15-17 June 2011, Croatia

The aim of the IMEKO symposium 'Metrological Infrastructure, Environmental and Energy Measurements' is to bring together NMIs from around the world as well as researchers, developers and users in the area of environmental and energy measurements to jointly present their efforts in developing the global and regional metrological infrastructure and to discuss the challenges of environmental and energy metrology.

 

EURAMET representatives will be presenting information about the EMRP at IMEKO-MI2011. In addition, five special sessions have been organised by the 'Metrology for New Generation Nuclear Power Plants' (MetroFission) JRP, part of EMRP Call 2009 - Energy.

 

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FP7 Health - Open Information Day & Brokerage Event: 9-10 June 2011, Brussels, Belgium

The European Commission (Research and Innovation DG - Directorate Health) is organising an Open Information Day on FP7 Health research. The event aims to highlight the novelties in the planning of the FP7 2012 Work Programme due to be published in July. It will provide guidance on proposal preparation and management.

 

The programme consists of plenary sessions and several parallel sessions on participating in FP7 Health; this event also foresees opportunities for information exchange and networking, in particular at the fair, where various service providers will give information to participants.

 

EURAMET representatives will be presenting information about the EMRP at the FP7 Health - Open Information Day.

 

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EuroNanoForum Conference: 30 May - 1 June 2011, Budapest, Hungary

EuroNanoForum covers the whole life cycle of nanotechnology, from basic research to nanotechnology-enabled products. Conference topics will highlight world class research, developing European competitiveness in nanotechnology and building public trust and engagement.

 

EuroNanoForum will explore how nanotechnology can contribute to sustainable solutions for Grand Challenges faced by European society and businesses in several areas such as global warming, tightening supplies of energy, water and food, ageing societies, public health, pandemics and security, with the overarching challenge of turning Europe into an eco-efficient economy.

 

The event programme features updates on the latest developments from over 70 leading research centres, practical information about industrial applications from European nanotechnology leaders like Bayer, Umicore, Fiat and Nokia, and will enable a deeper understanding of future R&D funding strategies from the European Commission and 14 other funding agencies.

 

EURAMET representatives will be presenting information about the EMRP at EuroNanoForum.

 

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Long Distance Workshop: 27 May 2011, Prague, Czech Republic

The iMera-Plus JRP 'Absolute long distance measurement in air' aims to develop and validate new techniques and instruments for long distance measurements in air beyond the current state-of-the-art.

 

The project will develop a robust and traceable system for effective refractive index of air measurement outdoor over 1 km, interferometric and time of flight based systems for long range measurements outdoor and in the workshop environment, and new systems for long baselines calibration.

 

The 3rd Workshop on absolute long distance measurement in air aims to cover the current status in the field of long distance measurement in air and to disseminate the results of the completed JRP within the scope of iMERA-Plus and the EMRP.

 

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Clinbiotrace Workshop: 19 May 2011, Berlin, Germany

The Clinbiotrace - 'Traceability of Complex Biomolecules and Biomarkers in Diagnostics - Effecting Measurement Comparability in Clinical Medicine' - iMERA-Plus JRP takes the first steps towards addressing the SI/IU debate by investigating novel methods for linking structural and functional SI traceable measurements to the amount of protein present. If this can be realised, it will represent a very considerable advance in measurement science, providing a route to traceable complex protein measurements that will impact significantly on healthcare measurement comparability.

 

The JRP's objective is to expand the available range of reference measurement procedures and reference materials of a higher order for bio-molecules of clinical significance.

 

The workshop will take place during the IFCC-WorlLab meeting in Berlin 15-19 May, an event with a high-quality science programme and strong focus on the importance of laboratory medicine services to clinical medicine and the wellbeing of patients and the public.

 

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Power & Energy Workshop: 22-23 March 2011, Noordwijk, the Netherlands

Power & Energy - 'Next generation of power and energy measurements' is an iMERA-Plus JRP devised to migrate the highest level techniques in AC electrical measurements from the laboratory to practical on-site measurements of power and power quality for utilities and manufacturers.

 

The project has resulted in an array of new measurement equipment algorithms and software to provide the infrastructure to enable the measurement of complex electrical parameters in practical conditions.

 

This workshop, attended by 75 delegates from industry and national laboratories, was a showcase for the project outputs and an opportunity to discuss the future applications of this work to on-site power and energy measurements.

 

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Breath Analysis Workshop: 5-6 April 2011, VSL, the Netherlands

‘Breath analysis as a diagnostic tool for early disease detection’ is an iMERA-Plus joint research project (JRP) focusing on the development of spectroscopic techniques for the identification and accurate quantification of biomarkers in human breath.

 

The wealth of substances present in an individual's breath can reveal a great deal about the person’s health status. Worldwide research is focused on the use of breath analysis for early disease detection. Key to this is the identification of biomarkers of disease and the development of sensitive instrumentation to quantify the low levels. The use of laser spectroscopic methods has increased dramatically for this purpose due to recent advances in photonics.

 

The Breath Analysis Workshop aimed to disseminate the results of the JRP to the wider audience and discuss related research and development topics.

 

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REUNIAM, JOSY, ULQHE & Nanospin Workshop: 18-20 May 2011, PTB Berlin, Germany

This workshop will be held jointly with the biannual meeting of the EURAMET sub-committee for DC and Quantum Metrology and will present results from four iMERA-Plus JRPs.

 

REUNIAM – 'Foundations for a redefinition of the SI base unit ampere'. This JRP aims to provide important input for the redefinition of the SI and help to base all electrical measurements on fundamental physical constants.

 

JOSY – 'Next generation of quantum voltage systems for wide range applications'. The main objective of this JRP is to introduce quantum-based measurement systems into AC metrology, allowing for faster calibrations and better uncertainties to support electronic measurement and test equipment.

 

ULQHE – 'Enabling Ultimate metrological Quantum Hall Effect (QHE) devices'. This JRP aims to deepen the understanding of the most fundamental intrinsic physical properties of the QHE (the primary reference for electrical resistance), and also improve the experimental use of the effect.

 

NanoSpin – 'Nanomagnetism and Spintronics'. The goal of NanoSpin is to establish a sound metrological basis for the field of nanomagnetism, by developing magnetic measurement techniques and materials at the frontier of current technical capabilities.

 

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NIMTech Workshop: 22 February 2011, PTB Braunschweig, Germany

The NIMTech iMERA-Plus JRP aims to address the need for traceable measurements and validated application software for large and free-form objects. This workshop presented the achievements of the five European NMIs and accompanying industries involved in the NIMTech JRP.

 

The workshop was attended by over 90 people from 13 different countries including USA, Japan, Russia, and UK. Among the people in attendance, approximately 38 % were from manufacturing industries, 28 % from European NMIs, the rest were from universities, research institutions and others including PhD students in the field of coordinate metrology working on different industrial projects.

 

Three experts in dimensional metrology were invited as keynote speakers to the workshop: Rolls-Royce in UK, NIST in USA, and European NMIs as well as EURAMET representatives from METAS in Switzerland.

 

In addition to presentations on the output of the JRP, a special exhibition session displaying NIMTech project technologies was also held, among the items on debut were:

 

  • Multi-station networks for large object measurement, showing innovative configuration methods that prevent errors
  • Innvovative and robust measurement standards (artefacts) manufactured in the project – freeform artefacts, tetrahedron and involute large gear artefacts
  • Demonstration of IASV infrastructure

 

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Optical Clocks Workshop: 1-3 December 2010, iNRiM Torino, Italy

The main goal of the 'Optical clocks for a new redefinition of the second' (OCS) iMERA-Plus JRP is to perform a detailed study of the 1S0 - 3P0 optical clock transition of Strontium (Sr) atoms as a promising candidate for the future redefinition of the second.

 

Atoms in the clock are confined in an optical lattice to achieve a perfect control of atomic motion related effects and three of these optical lattice clocks have been constructed as part of the JRP, allowing for a detailed experimental study of their performance.

 

The workshop aimed to provide the scientific community working on optical clocks with an informal opportunity to discuss, in depth, the advancement of the various research activities, and also focus attention on the fundamental metrological aspects of novel frequency standards.

 

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NANOTRACE Workshop: 27-29 October 2010, Brno, Czech Republic

The NANOTRACE iMERA-Plus JRP aims to produce 10 picometre (pm) accuracy of displacement metrology, namely by refined optical interferometry.

 

The challenge is an uncertainty reduction of one order of magnitude with respect to the present state of the art. In order to achieve this, the JRP includes the development of interferometric techniques, the realisation of a transfer standard, the development of the X-ray interferometer and the comparison between optical and X-ray interferometers to validate the targeted accuracy.

 

The Nanoscale seminar was jointly organised by the Czech Metrology institute (CMI) as local organiser, together with the Nanometrology Group within EURAMET and PTB. An integral part of the seminar was an open workshop on the NANOTRACE project.

 

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Boltzmann Constant Workshop: 27-28 October 2010, NPL, UK

The iMERA-Plus JRP 'Boltzmann constant - Determination of the Boltzmann constant for the redefinition of the kelvin' aims to fix the definition of the Boltzmann constant in order to redefine the SI unit of temperature, the kelvin. Such a redefinition is in line with the aims of the CIPM and would make the kelvin unit independant of any material substance, technique of realisation, and temperature or temperature range.

 

As part of the project, a meeting was held at NPL on 27 and 28 October 2010 to examine the implications of the proposed new definition of the kelvin. This new kelvin dissemination workshop was attended by more than 40 participants from Europe, the USA and China.

 

Findings from the workshop included that uncertainties associated with the temperature of the triple point of water could be reduced due to redetermination of the Boltzmann constant and that the project also exposed some shortcomings in the measurement of certain temperature ranges, for example, from the neon point (24.556 K) to the triple point of water (273.16 K). New measurement methods and instruments are urgently required to improve measurements within these temperature ranges.

 

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