Working with Difficult Equipment

March 4, 2026 Michael Schwartz

I’m currently writing some automation for a piece of equipment I would classify as difficult to communicate with! And like you should never end a sentence with a preposition, this particular piece of equipment, every […]

Computers Can Do Math!

December 11, 2025 Michael Schwartz

Today, in a meeting, we discussed separating raw data from its presentation. It is such a simple concept, but explaining the purpose of each one is more complex than I expected. So I’m dedicating this […]

AI Needs Well-Formatted Data

September 16, 2025 Michael Schwartz

A couple of months ago, I presented at NCSLI on AI (Artificial Intelligence) and why AI doesn’t work so well in Metrology. At the heart of the problem is the mess of unstructured data. Large […]

Talk About Fast!

June 24, 2025 Michael Schwartz

I talk to many people about how long it takes to write an automated calibration procedure in various languages. Also, as a manager, I know just how bad developers are at estimating their own time. […]

Metrology Digitalization Workshop

July 26, 2024 Michael Schwartz

Last week, I had the privilege of presenting at NCSLI’s first annual “Metrology Digitalization Workshop,” a significant milestone in our field. I couldn’t help but reflect on the journey we’ve taken since 2002, when my […]

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