UK's NPL Spins Out New Company K3 Metrology to Commercialize Real-Time Measurement Technology

en.Wedoany.com Reported - The UK's National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has spun out a new company, K3 Metrology, to commercialize Metralis, a real-time traceable measurement technology. This real-time measurement technology is designed to support advanced manufacturing, and the project received funding from the Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT).

Metralis is a laser-based measurement platform designed to solve a key measurement challenge in advanced manufacturing: how to accurately measure large, complex structures during the production process, rather than waiting for final inspection. In sectors like aerospace, where tolerances are tight and rework costs are high, this real-time measurement technology can assess and correct performance during component construction, improving productivity and quality. Metralis enables real-time measurement of large components and is designed to be self-calibrating, providing high-precision, traceable data throughout the manufacturing process.

NPL had previously validated the technical feasibility of Metralis but needed to forge a path for commercial scale-up. Through NPL's internal spin-out framework, K3 Metrology became the first company to be assessed and approved under the complete framework. This framework encompasses a five-stage pathway from idea development to company formation, including governance, decision-making, equity, and licensing arrangements. The new company is commercializing Metralis as a platform technology for advanced manufacturing environments with stringent requirements for measurement accuracy and traceability.

The project received funding from the GOTT Knowledge Asset Grant Fund. Beyond financial support, GOTT also provided commercialization advice, including market roadmap development and introductions to potential investors. Phil Cooper, Head of Technology Transfer at NPL, said: "Without GOTT's support, we certainly wouldn't be where we are today. GOTT's funding has been crucial in bringing Metralis to market."

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