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World Metrology Day – May 20, 2017

March 21, 2017 Office

May 20 is World Metrology Day, commemorating the anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention in 1875. This treaty provides the basis for a coherent measurement system worldwide that underpins scientific discovery and innovation, […]

Worst to first, MALS-26 calibration lab improves readiness

February 24, 2017 Office

Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26’s calibration laboratory went from being the worst in the Marine Corps this time last year to the best in the Marine Corps currently. Their increase from the lowest readiness rate […]

Better Flowmeters with the Big Blue Ball | NIST

February 24, 2017 Office

Last year, upwards of 25 trillion cubic feet of natural gas were delivered to customers in the United States, and when it changed hands, nearly every cubic foot was measured using gas flowmeters. The accuracy […]

Trescal Acquires Digital Measurement Metrology Inc.

February 2, 2017 Office

February 2, 2017. Trescal is proud to announce the acquisition of Digital Measurement Metrology Inc. (DMM), a calibration services provider based in Brampton (Toronto – Ontario). The transaction consolidates Trescal’s geographical footprint and technical coverage […]

Primary standard developed for molecular radiotherapy

January 30, 2017 Office

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) develops world’s first primary standard for molecular radiotherapy to ensure its safe, effective use in the treatment of cancer. The new standard will help improve the consistency of treatments with […]

Legal Metrology | NIST

January 26, 2017 Office

A pound is a pound is a pound, right? Luckily, when you buy something in the United States, you can be extremely confident that you are getting the quantity you paid for, whether it’s a […]

Heads Up, High School Class of ’19: New Measurement Unit Definitions Are Coming

January 23, 2017 Office

From NIST News January 23, 2017 Next year, scientists expect to change the way we define the basic units with which we measure our universe. An article by scientists at the National Institute of Standards […]

Trescal Acquires Exphil Calibration Labs Inc.

January 3, 2017 Office

Paris, January 3rd 2017. Trescal, the international specialist in calibration services, announces the acquisition of Exphil Calibration Labs Inc., a calibration services provider based in Long Island (New York). The transaction consolidates Trescal’s geographical footprint […]