The European Metrology Network for Advanced Manufacturing: setting the future course

Advanced manufacturing has been identified by the European Commission as one of the key enabling technologies (KETs), which are considered to be crucial in creating innovative and sustainable economies while addressing societal challenges. Metrology is a key enabler in the development of advanced manufacturing since improvements are dependent on the ability to measure correctly. These measurements support the aims of zero defects, zero delay, zero surprise and zero waste in production processes. Another KET closely related to advanced manufacturing is that of advanced materials, which are either intrinsic to advanced manufacturing processes, created by them or both. In order to address these challenges EURAMET has supported the creation of the European Metrology Network for Advanced Manufacturing, which includes advanced materials. The European Metrology Network (EMN) for Advanced Manufacturing drives the high-level coordination of the metrology community in this field with the aim of promoting metrology developments for advanced manufacturing. The network is operated by national metrology institutes and designated institutes in close cooperation with stakeholders from academia, industry, and international initiatives with an interest in advanced manufacturing.