{"id":2872,"date":"2022-12-20T16:32:48","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T14:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vsl.nl\/about-vsl\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T16:45:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T14:45:11","slug":"about-vsl","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vsl.nl\/en\/about-vsl\/","title":{"rendered":"About VSL"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1670255485521{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.vsl.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/VSL-gebouw-voor-website.jpg?id=2633) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;main_header gradient_header dg-position-realtive&#8221;][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;dg-header&#8211;small&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;dg-padding-none&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1770732519963{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-white&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>About VSL<\/h1>\n<p>VSL (Van Swinden Laboratorium, after the 18th century Dutch scientist) is The National Metrology Institute in The Netherlands. The Netherlands became a Member State and State Party to the Metre Convention in 1929, which established the International Bureau for Weights and Measures (le Bureau international des poids et mesures (BIPM)) in 1875. VSL has participated in the CIPM Mutual Recognition Arrangement (CIPM MRA) since 1999. 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These measurement standards are the foundation for reliable measurements in science, industry, fair trade and other areas. VSL also participates in research projects to develop newer and better measurement methods.<\/p>\n<p>We make measurement results from companies, laboratories and institutes directly traceable to national and international standards. 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Our knowledge and services provide a major contribution to the reliability, quality and innovation of products and processes in business and society.<\/p>\n<p>In brief:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Globally recognised metrology institute<\/li>\n<li>Management and development of national measurement standards and measurement techniques<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding expertise and high-tech laboratories<\/li>\n<li>The bridge between science and industry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;dg-index-fix dg-padding-small-top&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; el_class=&#8221;dg-padding-none full_width_responsive&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Working with VSL<\/h2>\n<p>Working with VSL means working with professionals who excel in their fields. Our services begin with an intake, after which we provide a clear quotation and time schedule. We perform our measurements in close cooperation with the customer.<\/p>\n<p>VSL is a private company with a public mission. 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