Digitalisation

Reliable Data, AI and Measurements in a Digital World

VSL helps organisations connect digitalisation and metrology – from the reliability of raw measurement data to the uncertainty in AI models and digital twins.

Introduction

Digitalisation is a Metrological Challenge

 

Digitalisation is changing how we measure, decide and steer. Sensor networks produce continuous data streams, algorithms and AI models generate predictions, and digital twins simulate complete systems.

 

Without a metrological basis, the risk of wrong conclusions and pseudo‑accuracy increases. Problems arise, for example, when sensors are not or insufficiently calibrated, when models or AI systems are used outside their valid domain, when uncertainties are not quantified or when datasets are poorly documented or not traceable.

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The Role of Metrology in Digital Transformation

 

Metrology ensures that digital processes rest on solid, traceable measurement values. This includes:

  • Calibration and uncertainty analysis of sensor networks and IoT setups
  • Metrologically underpinned models and digital twins, including uncertainty budgets.
  • Research into the reliability and traceability of AI and machine‑learning models in measurement chains.
  • Standards and concepts for digital calibration certificates and FAIR data, so that data are findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable.

This makes clear which conclusions you can and cannot draw responsibly from your data and algorithms.

How VSL Supports Digitalisation

 

VSL has specialised teams for data science, modelling and software development that work closely with colleagues from other disciplines in the laboratories. Their typical activities and services include, among other things:

  • Developing and validating AI models for metrological applications, for example for interpreting complex measurement data or images.
  • Building digital twins of measurement setups (such as flow facilities or nanometrology instruments) to simulate and optimise performance.
  • Uncertainty analysis of time series and linked data systems, for example in gas networks or electricity grids.
  • Advising on the design of data flows, storage and FAIR principles around measurement data.
  • Modernising and automating measurement processes, including software that complies with metrological and quality standards.

In addition, VSL closely follows international developments around digital calibration certificates and metrology standards to advise you on future‑proof choices.

Make Your Digital Transformation Measurable and Reliable

 

Do you want to deploy an AI model in a critical measurement chain, have a sensor network assessed metrologically or align your digital twins with international best practices? VSL helps you find the right balance between innovation and certainty.

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