Talk NISTy to Me
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Right now, the U.S. and Germany have different approaches to defining, or realizing, as the researchers call it, the kilogram. Here, NIST researcher Darine Haddad looks on as German researcher Beatrice Rodiek places a sphere on NIST’s highly accurate weighing machine, known as the Kibble balance. The goal of the research is to get closer to the same definition using the different methods. Credit: B. Hayes/NIST
NIST is unique as the national measurement science institute. We are the U.S. agency responsible for maintaining measurement standards, from the second to the kilogram.
Teledyne’s Onboard Secure Data Loader eADL XS Certified on Boeing 737NG Aircraft
(Teledyne Technologies: El Segundo, CA) -- Teledyne Controls, a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies and a leading provider of innovative avionics and aircraft data management solutions, has announced that its onboard enha
ABB Launches ChloroStar Family of Analyzers for Smart and Efficient Chlorine Measurement
(ABB: Stonehouse, U.K.) -- ABB has launched ChloroStar, a family of sensors, transmitters, and accessories for accurate and reliable chlorine measurement and analysis that enable users in water, wastewater, and other industr
ANOVA and the Process Behavior Chart
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The peacock’s plumage serves as an example of “Fisherian runaway,” a concept of natural selection named for Sir Ronald Fisher, who also created the analysis of variance (ANOVA). Credit: Creative Commons; photo by Haribabu Pasupathy.
When Sir Ronald Fisher created the analysis of variance (ANOVA) in the 1920s, he extended the two-sample t-test to allow the comparison of k sample averages. During the same time period, Dr. Walter Shewhart was creating the process behavior chart.
Experts and Fraudsters
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Is someone telling you they’re an expert? How can you tell? Ask them these questions. Photo by Phil Hearing on Unsplash
Every day there’s a new pile of “experts” cropping up on every subject imaginable. The key to differentiating genuine experts from frauds is to ask the right questions.
Siemens and SuperTrak CONVEYANCE Expand Offering
(Siemens: Plano, TX) -- Siemens, a leading technology company, and SuperTrak CONVEYANCE, a market leader in linear motion conveyance, announced a new strategic collaboration to maximize product range and machine t
Rockwell Automation Launches FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI
(Rockwell Automation: Milwaukee) -- Rockwell Automation, dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, introduces
Resetting the Culture Code for the Post-Pandemic Office
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Photo by Arlington Research on Unsplash
In today’s rapidly changing business environment, a subtle yet profound shift is taking place in office dynamics, particularly as we welcome back teams that have been dispersed by the necessity of remote work.
How Numbers Drive Behavioral Decision-Making
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Numbers are not just a roll of the dice. Photo by Alex Chambers on Unsplash
Hospital patients rate their pain on a scale of 1–10. Teachers grade on a curve. Sports fans spend hours debating stats on their favorite teams.
