Interfacing with Instrumentation
Ever since I got into the metrology field, I have witnessed several changes related to how we interface with the test equipment. In the 1980s, there was very little automation; all the standards I had […]
Transcat Expands Services Business with Acquisition of Spectrum Technologies
ROCHESTER, NY, December 30, 2015 – Transcat, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRNS) (“Transcat” or the “Company”), a leading provider of accredited calibration and compliance services and distributor of professional grade handheld test, measurement and control instrumentation, announced […]
Danaher Announces New Diversified Industrial Growth Company to be Named Fortive Corporation
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) (the “Company”) today revealed the name of the new diversified industrial growth company expected to launch in 2016 as Fortive Corporation. Fortive will be comprised […]
CMC Workbook for ASTM E74 Uncertainty
Morehouse has developed a new excel workbook to help those trying to figure out measurement uncertainty and how to calculate their Calibration and Measurement Capability (CMC). Most of this workbook is setup for labs following the […]
Good Metrology Practice (GMetP): Out-of-Tolerance Investigations
by Phil Mistretta When calibrated test equipment is found with an out-of-tolerance condition, there is additional risk to all products on which it was used. It is important to understand the magnitude of the potential […]
The Metrology of PCB Signal Integrity
by Chris Grachanen High speed data computations and routing rely on incredibly complex circuit board designs with data transfer rates fast approaching picosecond timing precision (that is one trillionth or one millionth of one millionth […]
Methods, Procedures, and Instructions
by Randy Long A study of noncompliances (deficiencies) during accreditation assessments conducted by Laboratory Accreditation Bureau over several years found that the top most cited clauses were found in section 5.4 – Methods and Method […]
Badging for the Metrology Industry
by Sita Schwartz, Editor Online education and interaction precipitates a need for validating individual experience and qualifications. Electronic badging is becoming more popular as the internet continues to evolve. The platform for electronic badging is […]