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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 […]

Maintaining a Calibration Management Software System in a Regulated Environment

August 4, 2021 Office

by Walter Nowocin Maintaining a Calibration Management Software System is a critical process for a calibration laboratory, especially in a bio-medical regulated environment. However, there are few examples or documents that explain this process from […]

New Purdue research building will offer hypersonic testing, materials development | Purdue University News

August 3, 2021 Office

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Imagine an aircraft flying 2,800 miles across the United States in only 15 minutes. A state-of the-art building ready for construction at Purdue University will provide the facilities to explore that […]