We are in the middle of a digital revolution. This transformation is a major challenge to the sophisticated system of quality infrastructure. In order to be able to continue to guarantee the safety of (and confidence in) measured values, PTB has compiled all the necessary tools under the umbrella of a comprehensive digitalization strategy.
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Am 8. März wird weltweit der Internationale Frauentag begangen. Als Arbeitgeberin unterstützt die PTB die Gleichstellung von Frauen und Männern durch geeignete Rahmenbedingungen – von flexiblen Arbeitszeiten bis zum Führungsleitbild.
The digital calibration certificate is making its way into industry. Unlike conventional calibration certificates, it is machine-readable and contains a digital accreditation symbol. Its use is now being tested in a pilot phase.
Three times a year, PTB News provides topical information from the varied spectrum of activities of the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) consisting of fundamental research, legal metrology and PTB's various activities in the service of the economy.
Das neue SI wird ein Meilenstein der Kulturgeschichte. Was bedeutet das konkret für Schüler, Wissenschaftler, die Technik, die allgemeine Öffentlichkeit sowie - wer weiß - Marsianer? Das PTB-Infoblatt erläutert es kurz, knapp und übersichtlich.
Towards an integrated radiofrequency safety concept for implant carriers in MRI based on sensor‐equipped implants and parallel transmission
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Ein in-situ Verfahren zur Bestimmung der numerischen Aperturen (NA) der Beleuchtung und der Abbildung optischer Mikroskope
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PTB – the National Metrology Institute of Germany
In Braunschweig and Berlin, time comes from atomic clocks, lengths are measured far into the nano-world, scientists do research on fundamental questions concerning the physical units, and the employees in the laboratories calibrate measuring instruments, meeting the most demanding requirements. Therefore, the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt is among the top names in metrology worldwide. As Germany's national metrology institute, PTB is Germany's highest authority when it comes to correct and reliable measurements. It is the supreme technical authority of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and employs a total of approx. 1900 staff members. PTB operates an integrated quality management system which covers the four interlinked field of business. (Self-Declaration on quality management).
The Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, the National Metrology Institute of Germany, is a scientific and technical higher federal authority falling within the competence of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action.