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A Successful 2026 InstMC Awards Night

We had a fantastic night on Wednesday 1st July, honouring our 2026 InstMC Award winners. Despite the balmy evening temperature and the lure of a key England World Cup match taking place simultaneously, around 45 members and guests attended The... Read more

7 Jul 2026

Happy World Metrology Day!

Celebrated each year on 20th May, World Metrology Day highlights the vital role of measurement science in our daily lives. From GPS navigation to medical doses and construction safety, metrology ensures consistency and reliability... Read more

20 May 2026

InstMC Partners with Drives + Controls for Smart Manufacturing Week

We’re proud to announce that the Institute of Measurement and Control is the official Drives + Controls Show Partner at Smart Manufacturing Week 2026 on 3rd & 4th June at the NEC, Birmingham. One ticket, eight events: the UK’s leading... Read more

2 Apr 2026

UK needs 120,000 extra technicians by 2035

The Technical Skills Landscape in the Digital and Technologies sector report projects that up to 120,000 extra technical professionals may be needed by 2035 to match growth in the UK’s Digital and Technologies sector.   New insights reveal... Read more

27 Mar 2026

Relaunch of ethical principles statement between the Royal Academy of Engineering and Engineering Council

As part of Chartered Week (23-27 February) the Engineering Council and the Royal Academy of Engineering have updated their joint Statement on Ethical Principles for the engineering profession, first published over 20 years ago. Ethical... Read more

23 Feb 2026