National Physics Laboratory
NPL is the United Kingdom's national standards laboratory, an internationally respected and independent centre of excellence for R&D, and knowledge transfer in measurement and materials science. www.npl.co.uk
Envirowise
Offers UK businesses free, independent, confidential advice and support on practical ways to increase profits, minimise waste and reduce environmental impact. www.envirowise.gov.uk.
Midex
Have developed a range of services dedicated to the safe, legal and environmentally acceptable disposal of waste of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
www.midex-rt.com.
Soldertec
Offers the electronics industry a screening service for components, boards, cables, screws, housings and electronic assemblies to help them comply with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive. www.lead-free.org.
TWI
An extensive online source of information and advice on welding and joining of engineering materials.
www.twi.co.uk.
Smart Group
A leading European technical trade association representing the electronics manufacturing industry.www.smartgroup.org.
ICER
Involving material suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and distributors, the waste management industry, recyclers and local authorities. www.icer.org.uk.
International Tin Research
Tin Technology is a membership-based organisation involved in research, development, and marketing of tin based technologies. It is the world's foremost authority on tin with access to more than 60 years experience through its association with ITRI Ltd. www.itri.co.uk.
IPC
Serving the printed circuit board and electronics assemblies industry. www.ipc.org.
American Technical Publishers Ltd (ATP)
One of the world's largest distributors of technical information. www.ihsatp.com.