The Control, Instrumentation and Robotics Award has been combined with the IET Measurement Prize to create a new IET Innovation Award; the IET Measurement in Action Innovation Award.

Entries to the IET Measurement in Action Innovation Award category are welcomed from (but not limited to) engineers innovating in the areas of:

• sensing
• control
• monitoring and diagnosis by the novel application of measurement science and technology
• novel measurement systems or instrument design
• novel applications of measurement
• improvement of industrial processes or products by measurement
• the use of measurement in areas with large economic or social impact

Entries will be assessed for the level of innovation shown, the thoroughness with which ideas have been pursued, the economic or social benefits involved, and the degree to which the work has pioneered a significant new field or activity.

About the National Physical Laboratory (NPL)

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's National Measurement Institute and is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science and technology available to man. For more than a century NPL has developed and maintained the nation's primary measurement standards. These standards underpin an infrastructure of traceability throughout the UK and the world that ensures accuracy and consistency of measurement.

NPL ensures that cutting edge measurement science and technology have a positive impact in the real world. NPL delivers world-leading measurement solutions that are critical to commercial research and development, and support business success across the UK and the globe.

Good measurement improves productivity and quality; it underpins consumer confidence and trade and is vital to innovation. We undertake research and share our expertise with government, business and society to help enhance economic performance and the quality of life.

NPL's measurements help to save lives, protect the environment, enable citizens to feel safe and secure, as well as supporting international trade and companies to innovation. Support in areas such as the development of advanced medical treatments and environmental monitoring helps secure a better quality of life for all.

Please see the NPL website (www.npl.co.uk) for more details.

Last year

Artesis LLP were the winners of the Control, Instrumentation & Robotics category in 2007.