2021 – Page 2 – Cal Lab Magazine

The Hidden Costs of Software Development

November 12, 2021 Michael Schwartz

There is a hidden cost in developing and supporting automated calibration procedures, that is the cost of supporting and updating the software after the initial development cost. The industry sets an average metric of 80%. […]

Diode lasers for optical metrology | PTB.de

November 4, 2021 Office

PTBnews 03.2021 — In collaboration with an industrial partner, PTB has developed and assessed a very compact wavelength standard. This standard is based on a diode laser whose frequency is stabilized to transitions of the […]

On the path to a “nanometer standard” | PTB.de

November 4, 2021 Office

PTBnews 3.2021 — At PTB, absolute length measurements on a single-crystal silicon gauge block have been performed using imaging interferometry. These measurements have a smaller measurement uncertainty than all previous measurements. They provide more accurate […]

Testing 1-2: New Laser-Based Microphone Calibration Measures Up | NIST

September 2, 2021 Office

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have conducted the first demonstration of a faster and more accurate way to calibrate certain kinds of microphones. The technique, which uses lasers to measure […]

Additel’s New 282 Dual Channel Reference Thermometer

August 12, 2021 Office

With accuracy capabilities on par with laboratory grade thermometers, the Additel 282 is capable of handling even your most critical measurements. This ultra-high precision handheld readout features dual analog channels designed to facilitate comparison measurements […]

Introducing the P5514B Hydraulic Pressure Comparator

August 5, 2021 Office

Introducing the newest addition to the Fluke Calibration pressure instrument lineup: The P5514B Hydraulic Pressure Comparator. It is a simple, robust, and economical pressure test pump for calibrating gauges, switches, and transducers with accurate, fine […]

Temperature Calibrations, Part 3

August 4, 2021 Office

by Ryan Egbert and Joseph Rindone The following article is part three of a four-part Metrology 101 series focusing on temperature. The written content provided here is also intended to be combined with demonstration videos […]

Comparison Demonstrates Factor of Three Improvement in Gas Flow Measurements

August 4, 2021 Office

by John Wright, Gina Kline, Kevin John, Brian Novitsky, Jason Bellavance, Kevin Shufelt, Bradley Nease, Miles Owen, Joe Allen, Casey Rombouts, William Gause, John Cuccio A comparison of seven gas flow calibration laboratories piloted by […]