David MacKinnon (B.Sc. Math, Ph.D. Eng, P.Eng.) is currently a Research Officer with Measurement Science and Standards, which is Canada’s National Metrology Institute, at the National Research Council Canada. His research is focused on developing artefacts and test procedures as part of Canada’s role in developing measurement standards for a variety of 3D measurement technologies. He is currently an executive member of the ASTM E57 committee on 3D measurement systems