Metrology
Measurements form the basis of decisions in all industries, from product development and manufacturing to trade and research. Whether automated control systems are used in the process industry or manual quality checks are performed, the reliability of the measurements affects product quality and operational efficiency. Incorrect measurements can result in products being discarded, extra work being required, unnecessary costs being incurred, and, in some cases, serious consequences for health and safety. Accurate, traceable measurements that meet legal requirements are crucial for competitiveness, product quality, and trust throughout the value chain.
RISE supports you with quality-assured measurement technology throughout the entire measurement chain. Calibration of measuring instruments in all size ranges is carried out both in our laboratories and at our customers' premises, supplemented by certification according to international standards (OIML, WELMEC) and the development of new measurement technology for future needs. By inventorying instrument fleets, assessing requirement levels and optimising measurement processes, we ensure that your measurements are of the right quality, even for advanced applications such as AI models.
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RISE – the Swedish National Metrology Institute (NMI)
RISE has been appointed by the Swedish government as Sweden's National Metrology Institute. According to the Swedish constitution, RISE is responsible for maintaining quality-assured measurement technology for 32 different physical quantities.
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Expertise in metrology
Expertise
Category based measurements
RISE is Sweden's NMI (National Metrology Institute) and is, according to the Swedish constitution, responsible for the central measurement quantities in the International System of Units, SI.
Expertise
Position, Navigation and Time
Technology development in the society is progressing faster. Determination of position, navigation and time is part of daily life regardless of whether one buys a bus ticket, purchase food, communicates via mobile phone or navigate. In order for these functions to function faultlessly, there must b…
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Electrical resistance
Electrical resistance is an area of expertise at the National Measurement Laboratory for Electrical Quantities. At our laboratory the resistance unit is realised with the highest possible accuracy. In addition we perform calibrations, measurements, evaluations, and conduct…
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Measurement technology aspects for Autom
With Automated Transport, metrology challenges are related to sensors and measuring systems in order to develop methods for traceability and analyzes of measurement uncertainty. Measurement technology aspects for technologies linked to measuring systems, signal processing, GNSS positioning, positio…
Services in metrology
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Coordinating your calibration needs
RISE has a coordinator function for all customer with issues related to calibration. Through this service we can more easily make our range of calibration services available so that you as a customer can have a single entrance for questions about calibration, prices, agreements, quotes and more.
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Certification of measuring instruments based on OIML recommendations
For measuring instruments there are international recommendations, issued by OIML (International Organization of Legal Metrology). RISE is appointed as an Issuing Authority for a number of these recommendations and can in that role issue OIML certificates. An OIML certificate can be used in an appl…
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Modular evaluation of measuring instruments
RISE is an accredited certification body for assessing parts of a measuring instrument according to WELMEC Guide 8.8, and can in this capacity issue Parts Certificates and Evaluation Certificates regarding components and accessories to measuring instruments.
Courses and training programmes in metrology
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Courses in metrology
We offer several courses in metrology aimed at those who work with measurement, testing and quality assurance.
Education offer
Book a Private Seminar with RISE Metrology
Our open lunch seminars have been well received, and now there is an opportunity to book some of them as private events.
Articles in metrology
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RISE keeps track of time
What time is it? A simple question with an easily available answer on your arm or in your mobile phone. But behind the simple question hides a complex infrastructure with atomic clocks, satellite comparisons and time laboratories worldwide. In Sweden, the National Laboratory of Time and Frequency a…
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Trustworthy AI with Quality-Assured Measurements and Validated Models
Traceable measurements, uncertainty analysis, and model validation are crucial for greater adoption and trust in AI models within industry and business. Here, measurement technology can contribute to reliable results in areas such as predictive maintenance.
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The importance of measuring
How big, how heavy, how long, how small, how...? Measuring is deeply rooted in us humans. We want to know which car is the fastest, who is the longest and who is the strongest. The importance of measuring correctly and equally cannot be underestimated.
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Are you certain on the measurement uncertainty?
A central concept in metrology is measurement uncertainty, which is not about being unsure, but about being very sure of what you do and do not know.
Why RISE
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Traceability throughout the chain
– we maintain national measurement laboratories and national references that ensure that your measurements are traceable to international definitions in the SI system 02
Calibration in all areas
– from time and temperature to electricity and flow, we calibrate both in laboratories and at your premises with full documentation via a digital customer portal 03
Certification and standards
– we issue OIML certificates for measuring instruments and certify components according to WELMEC, which provides a basis for type approvals in international markets 04
Expertise and advice
– we provide support with inventorying instrument fleets, assessing measurement needs and requirement levels, and training in measurement technology and measurement uncertainty to strengthen your expertise 05
Research for the future
– we develop new measurement methods and references with lower measurement uncertainties to meet the increasing demands for accuracy from industry and the business sectorRelevant areas for you
Manufacturing and production conversion
Swedish industry is facing a major transition, with ever-increasing demands for sustainability, efficiency, and competitiveness. At the same time, di…
Chemical and biological analysis
What substances are actually contained in your products? Do you comply with current regulations? As regulations on hazardous substances tighten and c…
Automotive and future transport
The automotive industry is experiencing the most significant technological transformation in over a century. The development of electrification, auto…
Health and Life science
The ability of healthcare to cope with an ageing population, increasing chronic diseases and threats such as antibiotic resistance and pandemics will…
Sensors and sensor systems
Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 require large numbers of small, accurate, energy-efficient sensors. At the same time, many applications req…