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Understanding the Limits of Self-Calibration Under ISO/VIM Traceability
In ISO 9001 (and likewise AS9100), when measurement traceability is required (or the organization deems...
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How to Use Calibration Data Analytics to Anticipate Out-of-Tolerance (OOT) Events
Turning Calibration Data into a Risk-Based Asset

Out-of-tolerance events matter because they introduce measurement risk....
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How Accuracy, Precision, and Measurement Uncertainty Affect Real-World Decisions
A calibration certificate answers one question. It represents actual measurements obtained at the time of calibration...
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Why the Calibration Procedure on Your Certificate Matters as Much as Traceability

Calibration is more than using traceable standards or issuing a certificate. Metrological...
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Why True Measurement Quality Matters More Than Just Being “Compliant”

Many calibration providers highlight their ability to keep customers compliant with regulatory...
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ISO/IEC 17025 Calibration Audit Guide: Requirements and Common Pitfalls
Introduction

ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation is widely regarded as the primary international benchmark for technical competence...
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What the 4:1 Calibration Ratio Was Meant to Do and What It Wasn’t

Executive Summary

The 4:1 calibration ratio has long been used as a...
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Accredited Calibration vs. Quality Calibration. What’s the Difference? 

Sometimes terms are used interchangeably when they shouldn’t be. Case in point:...
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Quantum Metrology: Why the Smallest Measurements Are Reshaping the Future of Calibration

As metrologists, we are accustomed to incremental change. New revisions of standards,...
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What Is Quantum Metrology (and What It Is Not)
Quantum metrology uses fundamental properties of nature to realize measurement units. Instead...
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Essential Guide to Equipment Calibration for Accurate Results
Equipment calibration is essential in industries where precision and accuracy are critical—such as manufacturing, healthcare,...
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SIMCO Celebrates World Metrology Day
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — May 20, 2022

World Metrology Day is a celebration of the...
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