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National Research Laboratory of Metrology (NRLM) Technology and Information Services |
| Main Activities |
NRLM has been establishing and maintaining standards of length,
mass, time and frequency, temperature, and so on, along with research
on measurement technologies in science and industry. |
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| Technical Consultation |
NRLM accepts requests for technical consultation on matters related
to its research activities by means of telephone conversations,
interviews or letters. Technical Information Office: 0298-61-4134 |
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| Technical Guidance |
NRLM provides technical training in Tsukuba and also at Osaka
Measurement System Center. An application must be submitted to
NRLM, Tsukuba. Publicity and Services Section: 0298-61-4049 |
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| Laboratory Visits |
Those who wish to visit the laboratory are requested to apply
in writing at least one month before. Publicity and Services Section: 0298-61-4049 |
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| Joint Research |
NRLM conducts joint research with privated sectors according to
the "Rules for Joint Research" of AIST. Office of Research Planning: 0298-61-4120 |
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| Symposium | NRLM holds a symposium once ever year to propagate its research
outcomes. A research forum is also given monthly. Publicity and Services Section: 0298-61-4049 |
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| Inspection and Verification |
NRLM conducts tests of pattern approval, inspection of verification
standards to check for instrumental error, comparison inspections,
some verification for measuring instruments, and other activities
in accordance with the "Measuring and Weigning Law." Publicity and Services Section Inspections: 0298-61-4026 |
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| Testing Services |
NRLM provides testing services in certain fields. Fees for these
services are fixed by the Japanese Government. Publicity and Services Section Measurement Control: 0298-61-4026 |
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| Patent Licensing |
The property of inventions and contrivances produced through research
activities belongs to the Japanese government. Those who wish
to implement inventions are requested to submit an application
to the Japan Industrial Technology Association (JITA). Tsukuba Research Administration Office Patent Division: 0298-61-2175 |
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| Publications |
Publicity and Services Section: 0298-61-4049 |
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