Measurement Needs for Metamaterials for Innovation and Manufacturing: Questionnaire

Metrology is poised to play a pivotal role in enabling UK leadership in the innovation, development, manufacturing, and adoption of metamaterials. However, the specific needs of industry in this context remain poorly understood.

This short questionnaire aims to identify key sectors of interest to the UK in the context of metamaterials and prioritise critical measurement challenges that must be addressed to accelerate innovation in this area. Insights from the survey will directly inform NPL’s strategy and roadmap for advancing the UK’s capabilities in the metamaterials space, so we appreciate you taking the time to complete this.

What is the name of your organisation or institute?

In what sector do you work primarily?

IndustryAcademia Government Other

Please specify

In what metamaterials application sector are you primarily interested? [Select all that apply]

Please specify

What metamaterials applications, according to their functionality, are of interest to you? [Select all that apply]

Antennas (satellite, high frequency communications, miniaturised antennas, reconfigurable) Electromagnetic shieldingSensors (physical, chemical, biological)Enhanced imaging and opticsEnergy harvesting, conversion and storageThermal managementNoise and vibration controlOther

Please specify

At what technology readiness level (TRL) are you mostly operating?

Low (TRL 1-3)Intermediate (TRL 4-6)High (TRL 7-9)

In your primary application area, do you see a need for the following in the context of metamaterials? [Select all that apply]

Please give a reason for your selections

What are the key measurement challenges that you have encountered or foresee across the lifecycle development of a specific metamaterial, from fabrication to integration into a practical application?

Many thanks for your time in competing this survey, we really value your input. If you are interested in being part of NPL’s External Stakeholder Group on metamaterials, to give us feedback and help us to shape our future activities in this area, please email Metamaterials@npl.co.uk.

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