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Innovations awaiting commercialisation partners. Over the years, SIRIM's scientists and engineers have developed a diverse portfolio of innovations that are now awaiting commercialisation with the aid of private-sector collaboration. We can also collaborate with other research institutions, government agencies and businesses that wish to leverage our expertise and experience as well as our state-of-the-art facilities.

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• Turn ideas into solid business proposals
• Evaluate the commercial potential of product concepts before spending time and money on them
• Collaborate with our award-winning researchers
• Exploit the full commercial potential of your product or idea
• Protect your product or brand from counterfeiting 

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About Us

The national measurement system has been strengthened by the National Measurement System Act 2007 (Act 675) and the revised Weights and Measures Act 1972 (Act 71). Act 675 plays an important role as an umbrella act for all measurement legislations and provides uniformity in the measurement based on International System of Units (SI Units).

Key Activities of National Metrology Laboratory 

The list of key activities are: 

Education Programmes Verification Validation Calibration Consultancy Pattern Approval Testing Collaboration Metrology Education Programmes This course provides participants the awareness and understanding of what a measurement and calibration system constitutes. Scope coverage include theory and practical of measurement & calibration, and measurement uncertainty.  Programmes:  Quality Calibration and Measurement System Introduction to Evaluation of Measurement Uncertainty using ISO GUM   Electrical Time & Frequency Measurement Calibration of Multimeter RF and Microwave Power Measurement Evaluation of Uncertainty of Measurement in Electrical Measurement and Calibration Calibration of Vibration Sensors Calibration of Vibration Machine/Testing System (on-site) Flow Petroleum Storage Tank Calibration Liquid Flow Measurement Natural Gas Flow Measurement Prover Tanks Calibration Uncertainty in Fluid Flow Measurement   Mechanical Mass: mass standard, weighing balance Pressure: pressure gauge, deadweight pressure balance Force: force measuring devices Dimensional: Length - calipers, micrometers and dial gauges; Line scale - measuring rules and tapes Calibration of gauge blocks by comparison method   Thermophysical Thermometers - platinum resistance, Pt100, thermocouple, infrared liquid-in-glass, heat enclosure Humidity: temperature & relative humidity sensors Density: calipers, hydrometer, density meter, liquid’s density Viscosity: glass capillary, rotational viscometer, viscosity cup   Chemistry Legal metrology: Rice moisture, alcohol analyzer, gas analyzer Analytical method validation Gas Metrology Nuclear Magnetic Resonances (NMR) spectroscopy pH measurement Gas composition by gas chromatography Organic analysis by using gas chromatograph method Analysis of metal in herbs by ICP-MS      Verification Is intended to check if a product/service/system meets a set of initial design requirements/specifications/regulations Example: Electrical: smoke meter, stopwatch, Flow:   pipe prover, compact prover, prover tank, master meter, vertical/storage tank, pipelines, glass measuring cylinders Mechanical: standard weight, standard ruler, meter comparator Chemistry: evidential breath analyser, gas detectors   Auditor to 3rd party companies that carry our verification jobs Involve with primary instrument Check and endorse the data produced on-site and report     Validation Intended to check if development of validation procedures for a product/ service/system meets initial requirements, specifications and regulations. Usually involve with custody transfer transaction between different entities Example, for the field of Flow: Legal Metrology as per stated in Custom Act 1967 and Excise Act 1976 Flow reference standard – Liquid Metering System & Gas Metering System Witness 3rd party companies that carry our validation jobs Type of Owners:- Petroleum Exploration Company Petroleum Exploration Plant & Offshore Vendor/main contractor company that has been awarded Oil & Gas project Gas Management Company Others:- Involve with secondary instrument/systems Endorse data/report produced     Calibration NML-SIRIM, as the national measurement institute for Malaysia undertakes the secondary roles in propagating good measurement practice and providing measurement and calibration services to the accredited laboratories under SAMM scheme, the regulatory agencies and academia.     Consultancy NML-SIRIM also provides consultancy services on specialized measurement projects based on request  Requests may come from: Government/Private departments/agencies/companies planning to set-up measurement and calibration laboratories Government/Private departments/agencies/companies developing measurement and calibration facilities Government/Private laboratories seeking for ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.     Pattern Approval NML-SIRIM, as a Custodian of Weights and Measures is responsible to conduct pattern approval of new instruments for trade purposes Pattern in relation to measuring instrument, includes the design of the measuring instrument. Pattern approval: the process by which NML examines the pattern (design) of an instrument to ensure that it is fit for use for trade or other legal purposes, in such a way that it is expected to provide reliable measurement results within the maximum permissible error (MPE) over a range of operating conditions. On the successful completion of the evaluation a Pattern Approval Certificate is issued, which means the instrument may be used for trade purposes.       Proficiency Testing / Measurement Audit Inter-laboratory comparison programmes that provide: Objective evidence that the participating laboratories are competent means to the accredited laboratories in improving their measurement and calibration techniques.  Aim of PT/MA programmes:  Building and maintaining mutual confidence in the technical competence of accredited laboratories in the related field Ensuring good quality services for their customers throughout the country   Running of PT/MA programmes:  PT – organized by NML-SIRIM on yearly basis covering all technical fields of metrology including Electrical, Thermophysical, Mechanical, Flow Metrology MA – based on request            Technical Collaboration   Optimisation of fuel dispenser verification     (Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri, Koperasi & Kepenggunaan dan Metrology Corporation Malaysia)   Detection Mechanism for Computer Controlled Software Manipulation      (Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri, Koperasi & Kepenggunaan dan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)   Photovoltaic/thermal solar collector      (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)   Development of low-cost time-transfer system for traceable time and frequency APMP TCTF, NMIA (Project leader), NPLI, NIMT

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SIRIM Industrial Research

SIRIM provides timely and focused research and innovative technologies that brings about improvements, impacts and competitive advantages to the Malaysian industry. Our industrial R&D activities span a full range of technologies and solutions with commercial potential in energy and environmental technologies, plant and machinery expertise and medical technology. Our experts integrate different engineering fields to develop innovative solutions for our customers.

Flagships

Technology Centre

Environment Technology	Machinery Technology	System Design	Industrial Biotechnology
Helping businesses balance growth with environmental accountability	End-to-end solutions for engineering and machinery design	Technologies in intelligent systems, automation and plant design	Develop products biologically safe on the environment and society
Nanotechnology	Bio Medical	Sensor	Industrial Design
			State-of-the-art facilities for designing and modelling products
Bio-NG	Energy Management

Industrial technologies for innovative business

Industrialising the nation

Fostering national competitiveness through leadership in plant and machinery technologies and solutions.

Malaysia's Machinery and Equipment (M&E) industry has been identified as a major factor in the country's transformation towards becoming a high-income nation. The development of the M&E industry will hinge upon the quality and capabilities of home-grown components and machines.

Local manufacturers require engineering support to give their plant and machinery technologies a competitive edge on the world stage. When Malaysian-made machinery inspires confidence globally, the country's reliance on expensive imports will decline and its industrial sectors will become much more competitive.

Mechanisation, automation, modern production technologies and innovative designs will be crucial factors in spearheading Malaysian industries as they move up the value chain. A wide range of engineering disciplines will be needed to upgrade our plants and machinery while ensuring that Malaysian companies achieve the highest international standards for safety, reliability and quality.

END-TO-END SOLUTIONS ACROSS THE VALUE CHAIN 

TOWARDS HOMEGROWN INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

At SIRIM, we offer end-to-end design and engineering solutions for the entire lifecycle of your product, whether it is manufactured, harvested or processed.

We can assist businesses in any industry with our expertise and experience in product design and modelling, digitising and reverse engineering, rapid prototyping and tooling, metalworking and foundry work, machine design, plant design, industrial automation, embedded system design and RFID technology applications. Our experts support you with research and development, technical services, and SIRIM's expertise in standards and quality.

Contact us now to find out more about our services in:

• Contract research
• Commercialisation and commercial partnerships
• Technology licensing
• Technical and consultancy services
• Training and technology transfer
• Collaborative research and development work

YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGE

SIRIM has a wide range of engineering, design and testing capabilities to help enterprises in key areas. Our industrial technologies and solutions for plants, machinery, automation, intelligent systems and RFID can be applied to various industries including agriculture, construction, manufacturing and line assembly.

Design & Modelling

SIRIM's industrial designers and engineers use state-of-the-art facilities for designing and modeling products.

• Product design
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
• Engineering analysis
• Rapid prototyping and tooling
• Digitising and reverse engineering
• Engineering analysis and computer-aided engineering (CAE)

Machine Design

Our experts can design machineries for both large and small industrial applications.

• Heavy and light machinery
• Industrial automation systems
• Robotics applications
• Precision manufacturing systems
• Specialised and custom machine design
• Indigenising and cost-reduction of imported machines
• Assembly systems

Plant Engineering

We can design plants that meet regulatory requirements as well as best practices and quality systems.

• Process simulation and scale-up
• Quality and process safety
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Halal compliance
• Process optimization

System Design

We can design automation systems that improve operational efficiency using current technologies and techniques.

• Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) applications
• Electronics and intelligent systems (embedded solutions)
• Firmware and middleware
• Electronic prototyping

Tooling & Component Development

We can engineer new tools and components for making new products.

• Foundry technology services
• Mould and die making
• Tooling design and fabrication
• Machining and component development
• Mould and die design and making
• Laser cutting
• Machining of large components (double column machining)
• Specialised components for the oil and gas industry

BENEFIT FROM OUR EXPERTISE

SIRIM has successfully developed solutions for many key commercial sectors. These solutions draw upon engineering capabilities and knowledge across all our areas of expertise. SIRIM is ready to work with private enterprises as well as funding agencies on research projects that are crucial to the needs of tomorrow.

GMP And Halal Manufacturing Systems

• Training and consultation
• Developing a halal/ GMP/HACCCP system
• Product development
• Testing of product and packaging
• Packaging and branding

Oil Palm Industry Mechanisation

• Mesocarp slicer
• Grabber-and-cutter for harvesting oil palm bunches
• Integrated oil palm harvester
• Seed production and integrated tracking system

Seaweed Industry Innovations

• Seahook, seacut and sealock systems
• Solar thermal drying systems for marine products

THE SIRIM ADVANTAGE

• End-to-end solutions: With over 40 years of experience as the national research and technology development body, we offer customers comprehensive capabilities in R&D, design and engineering, and standards, all under one roof. Our solutions cover the entire product life cycle from ideation to commercialisation.

• Multi-disciplinary synergy: Our industrial R&D activities span a full range of technologies and solutions with commercial potential in energy and environmental technologies, plant and machinery expertise and medical technology. Our experts integrate different engineering fields to develop innovative solutions for our customers.

• Customer-driven: SIRIM's solutions are tailored to the needs of modern enterprises. We combine technological innovation with business-oriented disciplines to deliver products and services that are relevant to the marketplace. We stay up-to-date with emerging trends and opportunities and are committed to delivering quality services to our clients.

• Standards expertise: We are the national standards development agency and we also serve as the WTO/TBT enquiry point in Malaysia. Our extensive expertise in standards, certification and regulatory compliance help ensure that your products meet the international standards and requirements of global markets.

Innovative technologies for the healthcare industry

Towards smarter healthcare

The average lifespan of Malaysians has increased from 63 years to 74 years due to rapid improvements in the country's healthcare systems. As the country's population ages, the healthcare sector will come under increasing pressure to deliver more cost effective products and services. Indeed, the Malaysian healthcare market was worth USD 2.25 billion in 2012 and is expected to grow to USD 3.65 billion by 2018.

Through the utilisation of more home-grown medical technologies, our medical institutions and industries can become less reliant on expensive foreign made devices and solutions and improve their competitiveness. 

The opportunities in the medical industry are vast. SIRIM is at the forefront of the effort to develop Malaysia's national medical technology capabilities as well as other biomedical innovations. 

END-TO-END SOLUTIONS ACROSS THE VALUE CHAIN

MALAYSIAN technologies. INTERNATIONAL standards.

SIRIM offers a wide scope of capabilities in research, development, design and engineering to help the healthcare industry find new medical solutions. We also offer consulting and technical services throughout the value chain to support businesses in the medical device industry.

Our medical technology researchers have incorporated high-technology innovations within three primary areas of focus: drug delivery systems, implants/ prostheses, and medical equipment and devices. We have several medical and healthcare solutions in these areas that are ready for scale-up and commercialisation with more in the pipeline. Our multidisciplinary expertise in advanced materials, radio frequency identification (RFID), nanotechnology, biotechnology and bio-modelling is all available under one roof.

DRUG Delivery systems

All drug delivery systems and implants/prostheses are developed and tested according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines in line with ISO 13485 Medical Device requirements.

Implants/prostheses

Intelligent solutions for a sustainable future

Answer tomorrow's challenges today

Supporting the nation's move towards renewable energy and environmental sustainability.

Like the rest of the world, Malaysia needs to achieve greater energy independence and efficiency through the use of renewable energy sources such as solar energy, wind energy and biofuels. At the same time, it is important to find innovative ways to mitigate climate change and conserve the integrity of our natural environment through ecodesign solutions and environmental technologies. Malaysia is adopting a voluntary national reduction indicator of up to 40% in terms of GDP emission intensity by 2020 compared with 2005 levels. This move towards greater environmental sustainability is a tremendous opportunity for businesses interested in participating in the green economy. As one of the country's leading energy and environmental technology research institutes, SIRIM is ready to do its part to answer tomorrow's challenges today.

End-To-End Solutions Across The Value Chain

GREEN TECHNOLOGIES FOR MALAYSIAN BUSINESSES.

SIRIM conducts strategic research and development of innovative technologies that support national economic growth by finding ways to mitigate climate change and ensure a clean environment. Our renewable energy and environmental protection services are accepted globally, and are divided into four priority areas.

• Energy generation

• Energy storage

• Eco-product development

• Environmental technologies

We adopt a multidisciplinary approach to our technological solutions, which integrate our various platform technologies. Whatever your market sector, we source the necessary domain competencies

YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGE

As communities are becoming increasingly affected by climate change impacts, SIRIM is focusing on initiatives and actions to support the growth of industries and businesses that contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation, environmental conservation and human health. We concentrate on key areas where our expertise and capabilities can deliver maximum benefits to help enterprises in a wide range of industries.

Energy Generation

We are equipped with wide-ranging facilities and expertise to deliver appropriate technologies and strategies in the area of bioenergy, hybrid and micro-hydro energy.

• Renewable Energy Resource Map and Applications
• Biogas production
• Photovoltaic performance monitoring for Feed-in Tariff (FiT)
• Hybrid energy (solar and wind) supply for remote locations
• Micro-Hydro generation
• Energy management

Energy Storage

Energy storage is essential for electric vehicles and renewable energy applications. SIRIM is ready to lend its expertise in energy storage technologies for use in all sectors.

• Electrochemical Battery Testing and Analysis
• Electrochemical Battery Management System
• Power Back-up Systems design and management
• Materials formulation and Prototyping (lithium ion batteries and supercapacitors)
• Training courses on Electrochemical Energy Storage Handling and Safety

Eco-Product Development

At SIRIM, we find innovative ways to make your systems and products more eco-friendly. Our Eco-Product Development focus area covers Ecodesign, Ecomaterials and Product Safety Assessment.

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) applications (including Carbon Footprinting)
• Health and Environmental Hazard assessment
• Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) compliant studies for product registration
• Product formulation and trial production services
• Bio-based product development

Environmental Technologies

As a leading centre of environment technology research, SIRIM is constantly finding new ways to better understand and mitigate the impact of industry on our environment. Our experts help businesses balance economic growth with environmental accountability.

• Cleaner Production
• Pollution Abatement/Treatment
• Waste Management (including Waste Characterisation)
• Performance Monitoring of Anaerobic Digesters
• Environmental Technology Verification

COLLABORATE WITH US

The renewable energy industry is estimated to generate at least RM70 billion worth of revenue for the private sector annually. With the right business environment and infrastructure, Malaysia has the potential to become a major hub for green industries.

SIRIM can help you take advantage of this opportunity. Over the years, we have developed several energy and environmental products and services to serve the needs of research institutions, government agencies and businesses. We are ready to collaborate with private and public agencies on research projects and would be happy to discuss how your organisation can benefit from our expertise.

Our current research themes are:

• Climate Change Mitigation/Carbon Sequestration
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Water Management
• Ecosystem Management
• Resource Management (Resource Recovery and Reuse)
• Eco-design, Eco-materials and Eco-product Development
• Bioenergy Generation
• Energy Materials (for Electrochemical Energy)
• Solar Thermal Technologies

The SIRIM Advantage

• End-to-end solutions: With over 40 years of experience as the national research and technology development body, we offer customers comprehensive capabilities in R&D, design and engineering, and standards, all under one roof. Our solutions cover the entire product life cycle from ideation to commercialisation.

• Multi-disciplinary synergy: Our industrial R&D activities span a full range of technologies and solutions with commercial potential in energy and environmental technologies, plant and machinery expertise and medical technology. Our experts integrate different engineering fields to develop innovative solutions for our customers.

• Customer-driven: SIRIM's solutions are tailored to the needs of modern enterprises. We combine technological innovation with business-oriented disciplines to deliver products and services that are relevant to the marketplace. We stay up-to-date with emerging trends and opportunities and are committed to delivering quality services to our clients.

• Standards expertise: We are the national standards development agency and we also serve as the WTO/TBT enquiry point in Malaysia. Our extensive expertise in standards, certification and regulatory compliance help ensure that your products meet the international standards and requirements of global markets.