A representative of the Directorate for Measures and Precious Metals, Snežana Renovica, the Head of the Group for Time and Frequency, participated in the meeting of the EURAMET Technical Committee for Time and Frequency (EURAMET TC-TF) from March 22nd to 23rd, 2023.

The meeting took place in a hybrid format in Braunschweig, Germany, hosted by the National Metrology Institute of Germany. The attendees included representatives from institutes affiliated with the Technical Committee for Time and Frequency, the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM), as well as authorized representatives from EURAMET.

Significant topics presented during the meeting included collaboration between BIPM and EURAMET, progress in strategic planning, enhanced cooperation within networks, and digital transformation. Currently active networks were also introduced, along with the need to provide stronger support to member countries in developing measurement capabilities at all scientific and technical levels. The thematic priorities discussed were industrial innovation, health, energy/green energy and digital transformation.

The meeting also addressed the Horizon Europe program, which extends until 2030, with aims to develop state-of-the-art measurement capabilities, product and service sales and innovation, and knowledge dissemination. A training program on time and frequency distribution, which generated interest from several countries, had to be halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are considerations for its reactivation.

Following the conclusion of all presentations, the introduction of new services in the field of time and frequency was proposed, which will be further discussed within the working group CCTF WG for MRA.

It was suggested that the next meeting be organized by the National Institute of France, LNE-SYRTE, in Paris.