Metrology
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A forensic DNA analyst prepares a sample for analysis.
As mining operations push toward lower-grade deposits and tighter economic margins, the reliability of analytical measurement has become central to operational decision-making.
From representative sampling to traceable calibration standards and certified reference materials, the…
Buffalo Metrology Inc. (BMI) was recently tasked with reverse engineering an 8 ft outside-diameter clarifier cover used in the mixing/agitation industry. The goal was to inspect the fracture on the tapered face of this component as part of a possible new cover fabrication.
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Octave, a new company from Hexagon, is one of the latest additions in a string of improvements and innovations. This company will unite several Hexagon departments and functions, increase the efficiency of Hexagon’s digital communication, and provide support for vital infrastructure. Vick…
In honor of the 125th anniversary of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, anonymous donors commissioned a piece of music to honor NIST and its contributions to science and industry. A nonprofit organization paid to have the piece recorded.
This musical gift is an…
You’ve probably heard that time is relative. It sounds like a banal cliche, akin to “time flies when you’re having fun.”
But it’s no mere cliche: Time is relative. Though it’s not noticeable in daily life, time passes slightly more slowly when you’re moving vs. when you’re…
In response to the societal challenge of the growing electricity demand from AI data centers, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is launching the Next-Generation Data Centers Institute (NGDCI). This internal ORNL institute will unite the laboratory’s unique expertise and facilities spanning…
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