Npl Management Limited

The world is experiencing a sharp rise in the use of therapeutic peptides---particularly the new GLP-1 medicines for obesity and diabetes. Demand is increasing so rapidly that global production is projected to reach metric-tonne levels in the coming years. Currently, almost all these medicines are produced through a chemical process called solid-phase pep...

**STEAM: Quantum Technology for Safer Rail Infrastructure** The **STEAM** project (Structural Trackside Evaluation using Atomic Magnetometers), led by the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and partners, aims to transform how buried infrastructure is detected and mapped in railway environments. Every year, railway maintenance and upgrades risk damaging hi...

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) is **vital** for identifying flaws such as porosity or cracks in critical components. A variety of methods are currently used (X-Ray CT, Dye Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Process Compensated Resonance Testing, Eddy Current, Thermography) but have serious limitations (difficult to implement, cannot find closed 'contact cracks'...

SCS proposes THERMOS, an industrial research programme to scale and accelerate its unique Thermal History Coating (THC) technology, addressing a rapidly growing market need for high‐resolution, rapid‐turnaround temperature mapping in engine development. The programme boasts an expert consortium including Monitor Coatings and the University of Nottingham. ...

Cleobury PM is undertaking a cutting-edge project to optimise the properties of spray-dried, nature-derived nano/micro-sized encapsulation systems used in health and wellness applications. By collaborating with NPL, we will deploy advanced characterisation methods to assess and refine our encapsulated ingredients, ensuring optimal bioactivity retention, s...

Verification of a compact waveguide interconnect flange for the telecommunications industry for use with connecting (RF) and microwave components as an alternative to the existing industry standard (IEEE) interface.

Latent Drive is pioneering the future of green hydrogen production with the development of the Catrode---an innovative, commercially available catalyst that eliminates the need for precious metals. Unlike traditional hydrogen production catalysts, the Catrode is formed entirely from stainless steel through a proprietary corrosion process, creating a high-...

The project aims to elevate the versatility and accuracy of our existing Pulsed Eddy Current (PEC) technology, which is crucial for non-destructive testing (NDT) in industries such as oil and gas, infrastructure, and power generation. Our current limitation is the instrument's inability to accurately measure metal thickness across varying types with diffe...

AI Rehab, in collaboration with the National Physics Laboratory (NPL) and the Newton Gateway to Mathematics, is developing a solution to enhance the surface-agnostic movement tracking capabilities of Slider, a rehabilitation device for knee patients. The project aims to overcome the current limitation of Slider's optical tracker, which requires a specific...

**Turning Waste into Clean Energy: The Future of Pyrolysis** What if we could take everyday waste---things like sewage, farm manure, and leftover crops---and turn it into clean energy? That's exactly what this project aims to do. By using a process called **pyrolysis**, we can break down waste at high temperatures without burning it, producing a gas that ...

SPARTA Biodiscovery is a UK-based analytical device SME working on the development of novel analytical tools for the product of next generation pharmaceuticals (nanomedicines). Finding better analytical tools is key to expedite the development, safety and efficacy of nanomedicines. The SPARTA benchtop instrument provides unique insights into both quality ...

Pluto Manufacturing specialises in the design, testing, and manufacture of fittings and connections for composite and RTP (reinforced thermoplastic pipes). These high-pressure, corrosion-resistant, and flexible pipes can be spooled in lengths of up to 1km, making them far easier to transport and install compared to traditional steel pipes, which are limit...