How Connector Quality Impacts Measurement Precision
by Betty Wang Let’s start with a direct question: To save a few dollars on a connector, are you willing to sacrifice the integrity of a measurement worth thousands, or even risk the safety of […]
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Risks and Limitations of a Three-Point Calibration Program in the Regulated Industry
by Ricardo Vilmenay This article not only exposes some of the technical risks associated with calibrating at only three points but also focuses on one of the most common and difficult-to-detect errors: the Type “S” […]
Welcoming New Calibration Technicians the Right Way
by Joseph Rindone Bringing new technicians into a calibration lab is more than an HR formality—it’s an investment in the accuracy, reliability, and reputation of the entire organization. Too often, onboarding is treated as a […]
What Time Is It on Mars? NIST Physicists have the answer.
December 1, 2025 Ask someone on Earth for the time and they can give you an exact answer, thanks to our planet’s intricate timekeeping system, built with atomic clocks, GPS satellites and high-speed telecommunications networks. […]
Rohde & Schwarz presents world’s first RF power sensor with 0.80 mm RF connector for gapless DC to 150 GHz coverage
Munich 10-Dec-2025 Equipped with a next generation high-performance coaxial 0.80 mm RF connector supporting frequencies up to 150 GHz, the new R&S NRP150T thermal power sensor provides the world’s widest non-banded frequency range of any commercially […]
Hamar Laser Awarded U.S. Air Force Contract for Surface Plate Calibration System
DANBURY, CONN., December 9, 2025 ― Hamar Laser Instruments, Inc., a world leader in laser alignment and calibration systems, announces that the U.S. Air Force Metrology & Calibration Office (AFMETCAL) in Heath, Ohio awarded the […]
Mahr Inc. Introduces New Precimar SM Setting Instrument for Fast, Highly-Accurate Adjustments
PROVIDENCE, RI – November 18, 2025 – Mahr Inc., a leading provider of dimensional metrology solutions, today introduced the new Precimar SM setting instrument, designed to simplify and accelerate the adjustment of measuring equipment. By automating the process, the Precimar SM eliminates the complexity of manual calibration with gage block combinations and expensive setting rings, […]
2026 Cal-Toon Calendar
The 2026 Cal-Toons by Ted Green wall calendar features: Note: Paid subscriptions already include delivery of a wall calendar. If you didn’t receive yours, inquire to: sita@callabmag.com to receive a replacement. Available now for $9.99 US (plus […]