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Internal Audit: How to Take the Pulse of Your Laboratory

September 7, 2015 Office

by Kenneth Parson The objective of Internal Audit is to examine all documented elements of the Quality/Management system including Technical operations. It is important to understand that the focus of Internal Audit is to determine […]

Measurement Traceability: The Unbroken Chain

May 26, 2015 Office

by Kenneth Parson Many excellent articles have been written that cover the matter of measurement uncertainty as it applies to the Measurement Trace process. These articles usually focus on statistical or technical analysis of what […]

Made in America – European Origin?

March 5, 2015 Office

by David M. Walker This article discusses some of the issues for US manufacturers of metrology equipment when dealing with European Union funded programs. It is often the case that ‘EU’ funding is available only […]

Documentation & Document Control

September 11, 2014 Office

by Kenneth Parson There is an old saying, “Say what you do” and “Do what you say. This saying is the essence of the whole matter of laboratory management, operation and accreditation. I always like […]

Laboratory Management: An Introduction

May 20, 2014 Office

by Kenneth Parson This article covers the subject of laboratory quality/ management and address the issue of laboratory accreditation. I hope you will find this article interesting and informative and will help you to improve […]

Leveraging LEAN in the Laboratory

February 18, 2014 Office

By Dean S. Williams What do you do when faced with a doubling of demand with virtually no increase in resources? Go LEAN. That was the approach Duke Energy’s Standards Lab took when it faced […]

“Measurements in Daily Life” Video by VSL

May 30, 2013 Office

This year’s the theme for World Metrology Day was “Measurements in daily life.” Especially for this occasion, VSL developed a short film showing the impact of measurements in our immediate surroundings. You’ll be amazed how […]

Lista Foam Drawer Liners for Protection, Identification and Control of Valuable Instruments and Equipment

December 7, 2012 Office

Controlled Item Location of Medical Instruments and Equipment Lista International Corporation introduces its Foam Drawer Liners—the perfect solution for protecting, identifying and controlling valuable instruments and equipment. Lista’s shadowed foam drawer insert liners make empty […]