New research project on virtual experiments and digital twins
In May 2023, the new research project “Trustworthy virtual experiments and digital twins” (ViDiT) started.
RMG Research on optical microscopes (Research Mobility Grant 20FUN02-RMG1)
This Research mobility grant together with EMPIR project 20FUN02 POLight aims to enhance multiple optical measurement methods for use in nano-metrology.
Pushing boundaries of nano-dimensional metrology by light (20FUN02 POLight)
This project addresses this issue by developing novel methods to help bridge the metrology gap and in turn foster KET innovation. More specifically, this project will push the boundaries of optical measurement methods by realising a new generation of optical metrology systems, with unprecedented performances in terms of spatial resolution, traceability, reliability and robustness.
Traceable metrology of soft X-ray to IR optical constants and nanofilms for advanced manufacturing (20IND04 ATMOC)
The optics and semiconductor industries use innovative materials and complex nanostructures in their products whose optical properties are difficult to measure and often not accurately known. This project is developping advanced mathematical methods to traceably characterise these materials for wavelength ranges from soft X-ray to IR.
Transportable optical clocks for key comparisons (TOCK)
The proposed research will provide a metrology solution to enable comparisons of high-performance clocks between all European NMIs, research institutes and service providers operating frequency standards.
AMPERE – Additive Manufacturing based Production of Embedded Robust Electronics
The AMPERE project will develop reliable and scalable hybrid 4D manufacturing methods for smart systems with embedded robust electronics.
What does digital transformation mean for metrology?
Digital transformation is everywhere in society. Metrology is also affected by the digital transformation in many ways. In his paper ‘The digital transformation and novel calibration approaches’ Gertjan Kok, Data Science & Modeling Scientist at VSL Dutch Metrology Institute, discusses how new digital technologies affect the work and the role of National Metrology Institutes such as VSL.
SuperGPS project presents alternative navigation system that is more robust and accurate than GPS
The scientific journal Nature has published the results of the SuperGPS project, a collaboration between VSL, VU Amsterdam and TU Delft.