National Physical Laboratory

Kilo redefinition presents strategic innovation opportunity

Posted by: Professor Ric Parker, Distinguished Visitor at the National Physical Laboratory, and former Chief Technology Officer of Rolls-Royce, Posted on: 28 May 2019 - Categories: Business environment, Grand Challenges, Infrastructure, People

On 20 May, the International System of Units (SI) underwent its biggest overhaul since its establishment in 1875. Four of the seven base units - the kilogram, the ampere, the kelvin and the mole - will now be defined against …