Articles on National Metrology Institute

All calibration customers at RISE now have access to a comprehensive register of measuring devices. As well as the devices calibrated by RISE, customers can add their own devices, calibration records and manuals.

Today, measuring a metre is hardly a major achievement; historically, however, arriving at exactly how long a metre should be has engaged the intellects of philosophers, clergymen and scientists. RISE is designated as Sweden’s National Metrology Centre for the International System of Units (SI) and as such is home to the Swedish standard metre.