Christmas Wish: Meaningful Measurements
All I want for Christmas is a meaningful measurement. I’m tired of “technical specifications” that have no real-world application.
All I want for Christmas is a meaningful measurement. I’m tired of “technical specifications” that have no real-world application.
Much has been said about American students falling behind in science; minority students in particular are under-represented and tend to choose other career options.
Gauging fixtures are a staple in many metrology labs and assembly lines. They offer a fast, easy, and inexpensive way to determine if a measured part passes tolerances.
Two federal agencies have teamed to create the first-ever system for linking accurate assessments of risk from wildland fires to improved building codes, standards, and practices that will help communities better resist the threat.
Portable 3D measuring devices have revolutionized the world of metrology since their invention some 30 years ago. They have brought the world of inspection right down to the production line, allowing measurements to be done much quicker and easier.
Overlapping personal passion with technical expertise can often spawn a successful business.
The Cliffs of Moher is one of Ireland’s top visitor attractions and a designated UNESCO Geo Park.
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL), part of the United Kingdom’s National Measurement Office, has developed a new range of 3D standards for verifying freeform coordinate measurement machines (CMMs).
Cédric Touchette, holder of the Guinness record for fastest speed on a gravity-powered street luge (157.41 kmh/97.81 mph) decided to take up a new challenge: pass the symbolic mark of 100 mph, with no engine.
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