Metrology – Why We Do What We Do
by Paul Hanssen It’s a familiar story. We’ve all been there. Your kids, wife, friends (and maybe even your dog) ask: “What is it you do again?” “Metrology,” you say. “Oh right, meteorology. Is it […]
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Chapter Two: The Pendulum and Standards of Measure in the Ancient World
by Roland A. Boucher When the French proposed their first metric system in 1723, they had no idea it had been invented by the ancient Mesopotamians 5000 years earlier. Just as the French proposed to […]
The Pendulum and Standards of Measure in the Ancient World
by Roland A. Boucher When the French proposed their first metric system in 1723, they had no idea it had been invented by the ancient Mesopotamians 5000 years earlier. Just as the French proposed to […]
Petitioning the SOC for inclusion of Job Descriptions for Metrologist and Calibration Engineer
by Christopher L. Grachanen On July 22, 2016, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published their second federal register denoting proposed changes and additions for the upcoming 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. The […]
Kibble balance: Metrology community honours late Dr Bryan Kibble
The global metrology community has paid tribute to the late Dr Bryan Peter Kibble, who worked at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL). Dr Kibble’s famous invention, the watt balance, is being renamed after him in […]
Training Resources for Business
by Sita Schwartz US calibration labs have challenges like any other small to medium sized business, including employing a skilled and well-trained workforce. In a tight economy, there still exist some resources to assist business […]
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 […]
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 […]