Welcome to the National Measurement Institute
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is responsible for Australia's national infrastructure in analytical, biological, chemical, legal and physical measurements. Under the National Measurement Act 1960, NMI is responsible for coordinating Australia’s national measurement system, and for establishing, maintaining and realising Australia's units and standards of measurement, thereby allowing Australian industry to operate competitively in a global environment.
NMI delivers essential services to the Australian economy by providing the legal and technical framework for disseminating measurement standards; working with clients in industry and government to provide measurement expertise, calibration services, chemical and biological analyses and pattern approval testing; supporting Australia's standards and conformance infrastructure; and training.
NMI is Australia's representative under the international measurement treaties that establish the International Committee for Weights and Measures and the International Organization of Legal Metrology. In regional measurement forums, NMI also represents Australia at the Asia Pacific Metrology Programme and the Asia-Pacific Legal Metrology Forum. NMI's contributions in these activities are key factors in formally securing international mutual recognition of Australia's measurement standards which, in turn, underpins the international acceptance of testing and certification of Australian commodities and products.
In order to meet the measurement needs of government, the public, industry and scientific organisations, NMI undertakes cutting-edge research to anticipate the trends of new measurement technologies. NMI maintains a broad range of scientific and technical capabilities to fulfil its statutory responsibilities and to meet government and private sector requirements for traceability of measurements. With this expertise, NMI is well-placed to form strategic partnerships to solve measurement problems in industry and government.
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Trade Measurement Consultation Papers — Results Available
NMI has published three consultation papers in relation to servicing licensing regulation, public weighbridge regulation and trade measurement regulation. Click here for summaries of the feedback we have received.
Workshop on Scanning Probe Microscopy
Do you want to learn more about current novel applications of scanning probe microscopy and to discuss opportunities and challenges in applying this key technique of nanotechnology? NMI is running a free workshop on Thursday 23 July. Click here for more details.
NMI turns Five!
NMI turns five on 1 July 2009. Created in 2004 with the integration of three long-standing measurement organisations into a single institute, NMI is the only 'one-stop shop' for all disciplines of measurement – analytical, biological, chemical, legal and physical – in Australia.
On 1 July 2010, NMI will take responsibility for trade measurement nationwide. This will make NMI responsible for the full spectrum of measurement, from the peak primary standards of measurement to measurements made at the domestic trade level.
As the world faces the challenges of changing economic times, NMI's vision to deliver a world-class measurement facility that increases economic efficiency, enhances export trade, supports sound regulation and enables effective social and health policies is ever more relevant.
Metrology Society of Australia Conference
MSA 2009 More than Kilograms and Metres will be held in Queensland from 30 September to 2 October 2009. Click here for information on the program, call for papers and registration.
