Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt

PTB is the National Metrology Institute of Germany with scientific and technical service tasks. PTB measures with the highest accuracy and reliability – metrology as the core competence. PTB stands for progress and reliability in metrology for the benefit of society, trade and industry, and science.

Technology transfer is one aspect of PTB's services for industry and society in accordance with the political mandate to link science and industry more closely. The strengthening of technology transfer to the German economy is a goal agreed with the BMWK. PTB understands technology transfer to mean all activities that lead to the economic utilisation of its work results.