Looking to the Future of European Metrology

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1 EURAMET new members 2011: 37th: Montenegrin Bureau of Metrology (MBM) 4 New DIs National Metrology institute Secondary calibration lab Check standards Working standards Uncertainty Cooperation quality-assured measurement 1

2 Metrology quality-assured measurement Traceability => measurements can be compared Under both repeatability and reproducibility Even different measurement quantities Uncertainty => declared measurement quality Fit-for-purpose Quantified risks of decision errors This gives processes and products which have: Interoperability Improved communication Can be traded, are safe and lie within specifications 2

3 H (i ) Critical factors for success in innovation & trade Market Society & Industry Services Testing & Calibration Metrology knowledge transfer Policy-informed Metrology Measurement R & I Capital 3 (New) measurement competence (etalons, methods, uncertainty, ) k 3 =1/100 k 3 =1/ k 3 = k 3 =1/5 k 3 =1 k 3 =1/2 k 3 =1/3 k 3 =1/4

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5 Contents: - Advantages of regional cooperation - Strategy - Working together - Metrology & Science Diplomacy 5

6 Contents: - Advantages of regional cooperation - Strategy - Working together - Metrology & Science Diplomacy 6

7 Need for collaboration Growing demand for Metrology NMI budgets limited Traditional areas of industry - becoming more complex - requiring broader measurement ranges and lower uncertainties Setting priorities Balancing needs & resources Good arguments for decision-makers & programme owners New areas of technology e.g. nano-technology or biotechnology Areas in which use of metrology is increasingly recognised e.g. chemistry, clinical analysis, food safety, the Grand Challenges, 7

8 Membership 100+ organisations (NMI, DI) employ about 5000 persons circa 2000 persons work on R&D activities spending about 200 M per year (50% of total budget) on R&D activities 8

9 RMO a symphony orchestra? Advantages of cooperation European added value more than simple sum 9

10 Distribution of research volume/funds amongst countries National funding Square root/ imera 14 1 FP7 1 1 Country researcher profile Large country Small country Model A - bad! Model B good! 10

11 Contents: - Advantages of regional cooperation - Strategy - Working together - Metrology & Science Diplomacy 11

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13 Coordinates cooperation of National Metrology in Europe: A) Traceability of measurements to SI B) International recognition: National measurement standards Calibration and Measurement Capabilities (CMC) of members C) Knowledge exchange & infrastructual support D) Policy support: to Regulation, standardisation, legal metrology E) Research in metrology European Metrology Research Programme (EMRP) 13

14 Objectives & Strategies 0) Governance & membership 1) Administration & secretariat A) Traceability of measurements to SI B) International recognition C) Knowledge exchange & infrastructual support Engagement of key stakeholders Increase influence with European policy makers and National Governments D) Policy support X X E) Research in metrology Further develop cooperation in R&D Deliver high value to members and associates X X Supporting quality infrastructure in Europe and internationally X X X X X X 14

15 Strategy for European national metrology

16 Contents: - Advantages of regional cooperation - Strategy - Working together - Metrology & Science Diplomacy 16

17 Development of Guidance Documents This document has been prepared by EURAMET as a guide to the operation of National Metrology Institutes (NMIs). It aims to provide information for the top level management of a NMI and those persons who are responsible in the respective ministry for the national metrological infrastructure. Depending on the size of a country and the specific metrological needs of industry, society and the scientific community, the scope of a NMI will vary, but key elements for the structure and the operation can be identified. The information contained in this guide reflects the experience of larger and smaller European NMIs obtained over recent years and reflects the growing need for European and international cooperation. 17

18 Development of Guidance Documents 18

19 Metrology In Short 3rd edition published in July 2008 Translations available: - Bosnian - Bulgarian - Croatian - Japanese - Serbian - Spanish - Thai Development of Guidance Documents and others Permission for translation of EURAMET documents is granted by the EURAMET Secretariat Booklet on legal time Published June

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21 Knowledge exchange & infrastructural support 21

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23 Working together to deliver on Europe 2020 Considerable commitment from majority of 36 national metrology programmes e.g. in EU projects FP6 MERA, ERA-NET imera, FP7 ERA-NETplus imera+, Art185(169) 23 EU Research & Innovation

24 Working together to deliver on Europe 2020 Particular features of national metrology which work together in support of this effective leveraging of funds are: All partners NMIs and governmental programme owners share common, well-defined mission Most partners know each other and have cooperated internationally for many decades Metrology relies on obtaining consensus amongst different laboratories National metrology considered in all countries as public mission rather than commercial concern: area of Market failure 24 EU Research & Innovation

25 Research cooperation Vasili Nesterenko. Café de Flore in Paris Integration > 25% of national R&D programmes now European 25

26 Project Coordinator Characterization of energy gases NPL (UK) Energy harvesting PTB (DE) Coordinator Liquefied Natural Gas Smart electrical grids Solid-state lighting Improved power plant efficiency High-voltage DC New generation of nuclear power plants Biofuels VSL (NL) VSL (NL) VSL (NL) PTB (DE) SP (SE) NPL (UK) LNE (FR) Project runtime: mid 2010 to 2013 Information on projects on EURAMET website 26

27 R & D 27

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29 Contents: - Advantages of regional cooperation - Strategy - Working together - Metrology & Science Diplomacy 29

30 Strengthening Europe's science base and European Research Area 30 Work better with our international partners: Opening access to our R&D programmes While ensuring comparable conditions abroad. Common EU front where needed to protect our interests. METROLOGY & SCIENCE DIPLOMACY AFRIMETS & EURAMET signing MoU in Sharm-el-Sheikh (Egypt) September 2010 EU Research & Innovation

31 Each EMRP Call: Stage 1 Potential research topics Open to any interested party Stage 2 Joint research projects and associated researcher grants Subject to eligibility criteria Stage 3 EMRP Researcher Grants: Researcher Excellence Grants (REG) aim to enlarge the number of organisations with capacities closely relating to metrology within EU Member States and FP7 associated countries. Researcher Mobility Grants (RMG) aim to develop the capacity of individuals in Metrology. 31

32 Contents: - Advantages of regional cooperation - Strategy - Working together - Metrology & Science Diplomacy 32

33 Thank you for your attention Leslie PENDRILL, EURAMET Chairperson 33