2023 – Cal Lab Magazine

World Metrology Day formally endorsed by UNESCO – BIPM News

December 18, 2023 Office

The UNESCO General Conference held from 7 to 22 November 2023 adopted 20 May as a UNESCO International Day, following the proposal presented by Kazakhstan and supported by 43 additional nations, alongside the BIPM and […]

Fairview Microwave Unveils Premium Waveguide Calibration Kits

December 11, 2023 Office

IRVINE, Calif. – Fairview Microwave, an Infinite Electronics brand and a leading provider of on-demand RF, microwave and millimeter-wave components, introduces its newest lineup of waveguide calibration kits. Designed to calibrate and test microwave devices […]

Mecmesin Expands Range Of Torque Testers

November 3, 2023 Office

November 1, 2023 – Renowned global leader in force, materials, and torque testing equipment, Mecmesin, proudly announces the expansion of its range of software-controlled torque testers. The latest additions to the lineup, the VortexPro and […]

Starrett Introduces Easy-to-Use Precision Wireless Electronic Depth Gages

November 3, 2023 Office

ATHOL, MA U.S.A. (November 3, 2023) – The L.S. Starrett Company, a leading global manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gages, metrology systems and more, has introduced three Wireless Electronic Depth Gages including the W640JZ, […]

Certificate of Calibration – Accredited vs. Unaccredited Calibration

October 21, 2023 Office

by David Lohbeck As an assessor, I am often asked the following question: “Is a calibration certificate issued from an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory always acceptable?” My answer: “No, it may not be.” Read on to […]

The Hidden Value of FDA 21 CFR Part 11 Electronic Records & Electronic Signatures

October 21, 2023 Office

by Walter Nowocin There are many regulatory requirements that bio-medical companies need to follow; however, FDA 21 CFR Part 11 – Electronic Records; Electronic Signatures is one of the more obscure and misunderstood of the […]

Near Three Decades in the Making

October 21, 2023 Office

by Christopher L. Grachanen It is most gratifying to see a grass roots initiative spanning many years come to full fruition. Such is the case for U.S. Department of Labor’s formal recognition of calibration practitioners. […]

Thinking Outside the Box with Modular Design

October 21, 2023 Michael Schwartz

We have all heard this before: Think outside the box! But this is easier said than done. It is especially difficult to notice your own blinders because we all see things from our own point […]