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Here you will find current news from PTB's diverse research activities as well as a short guide to PTB.

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„Think Metrology“ heißt es vom 26. bis 29. August 2024 auf dem Weltkongress der Internationalen Messtechnischen Konföderation (IMEKO). Er wird ein Gipfeltreffen der weltweit führenden Metrologen. Mehr als 700 Forschende und Anwender werden über Innovationen und aktuelle Themen aus dem großen Feld der Messtechnik berichten. Ab Oktober 2023 können Sie sich registrieren lassen und Ihr Paper einreichen. Website: Opens external link in new windowhttps://www.imeko2024.org/index (Kontakt: Opens local program for sending emailimeko2024(at)ptb.de)

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Der WELMEC Guide 7.2 „Software“ ist der am meisten genutzte Leitfaden der Europäischen Kooperation im gesetzlichen Messwesen (WELMEC) und liegt jetzt in einer aktualisierten und überarbeiteten Version 2023 vor. Dieser Guide bietet europäischen Notified Bodies, Herstellern von Messgeräten und den Überwachungsbehörden abgestimmte technische Interpretationen der grundlegenden Anforderungen der europäischen Messgeräterichtline (MID und der NAWID;31/2014/EU und 32/2014/EU). Internet: Opens external link in new windowwww.welmec.org (Ansprechpartner: Florian Thiel, Telefon: 030 3481-7529, Opens local program for sending emailflorian.thiel(at)ptb.de)

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Contact with colleagues

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Are you seeking contact with PTB scientists? Then in the chapter Opens internal link in current windowStructure & Divisions you can look up who is working in a suitable field of activity.

Research topics

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In the new International System of Units (SI), seven fundamental constants are determined as defining reference values. (Diagram: PTB)

An overview of the diverse research landscape of PTB as well as some particularly highlighted topics (for example, PTB research surrounding the International System of Units SI) you will find in the chapter Opens internal link in current windowResearch & Development). In addition, it is always worthwhile to look at the Opens internal link in current windowmain Homepage as well as the homepages of the respective Opens internal link in current windowDivisions. How reputable PTB is among researchers you can see at Opens internal link in current windowPTB in the World of Research. Furthermore, PTB has been – specifically its R&D component, in particular – evaluated repeatedly with excellent results. You can download the respective documents (which are in German only) in the right column as a pdf file.

Scientific publications

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In the database Opens internal link in current windowPTB-Publica you can search for scientific publications by PTB staff members. Furthermore, some divisions maintain their own overview lists on the publications of their staff members. These you will find via the respective Opens internal link in current windowhomepages of the divisions.

Research collaborations

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The many collaborations of the individual PTB divisions you will find in the Annual Report under the column Opens internal link in current windowFrom the Divisions. International collaborations of PTB, e.g. with other metrology institutes within the framework of the European Metrology Programme for Innovation and Research EMPIR, you will find at Opens internal link in current windowInternational Affairs. Some current EMPIR dates you will find in the current issue of Opens internal link in current windowPTB-News.

What PTB offers doctoral candidates

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PTB's broad range of offers for students, doctoral candidates, and also extending beyond the doctorate degree you will find in the chapter Opens internal link in current windowAbout Us & Careers.