Sometimes we have a measurement that is not as simple as we wish it were. In today's PodCast, we discuss this conundrum and some ways to tackle the problem.

Sometimes we have a measurement that is not as simple as we wish it were. In today's PodCast, we discuss this conundrum and some ways to tackle the problem.

Establishing Traceability in Unusual Situations

Testing and calibration are alive and well in our Amazon fueled retail world of today. Want to sell a product on Amazon, find out about what they are going to require before you do.

Testing and calibration are alive and well in our Amazon fueled retail world of today. Want to sell a product on Amazon, find out about what they are going to require before you do.

Amazon

With the holiday season upon us, it seemed like the perfect time of year to answer the question, why am I cold? You have the thermostat set at 68 or 70ºF and yet you are freezing. Here's a hint, it has to do with the energy in the air, which has more to do with it than just temperature. 

With the holiday season upon us, it seemed like the perfect time of year to answer the question, why am I cold? You have the thermostat set at 68 or 70ºF and yet you are freezing. Here's a hint, it has to do with the energy in the air, which has more to do with it than just temperature.

Why am I Cold?

Turkey, in a calibration PodCast? Yep, it is that time of year and time to share a little measurement science about the big ol' bird we all love to feast on.

Turkey, in a calibration PodCast? Yep, it is that time of year and time to share a little measurement science about the big ol' bird we all love to feast on.

Let's Talk Turkey

Had a fun little PID tuning event this week, so I figured I'd share my experience with everyone.

Had a fun little PID tuning event this week, so I figured I'd share my experience with everyone.

PID Tuning

IR temperature guns are being used everywhere today, and for a good reason. They are inexpensive and eliminate errors associated with measuring surfaces. Unfortunately, they also introduce errors that need to be understood by the end user to ensure quality measurements.

IR temperature guns are being used everywhere today, and for a good reason. They are inexpensive and eliminate errors associated with measuring surfaces. Unfortunately, they also introduce errors that need to be understood by the end user to ensure quality measurements.

IR & Emissivity 

The field of metrology, like all scientific fields, is loaded with constants. These are important to be aware of, and it is also to be aware that constants aren't always, so, well, constant.

The field of metrology, like all scientific fields, is loaded with constants. These are important to be aware of, and it is also to be aware that constants aren't always, so, well, constant.

Constants

Calibration jobs are out there everywhere. The problem is that we don't have near enough folks to fill the positions that are available. If you're interested in all of the things we talk about and your not a technician, this just might be the podcast for you!!

Calibration jobs are out there everywhere. The problem is that we don't have near enough folks to fill the positions that are available. If you're interested in all of the things we talk about and your not a technician, this just might be the podcast for you!!

Calibration Jobs

Math is pure and beautiful. Statistics is a branch of math that can be a little fuzzy but are completely necessary to understand measurement concepts. The study of statistics is a core competency of measurement science, and nothing irks me then why the fine folks out there in journalism get a hold of numbers and find ways to try to make sure you don't sleep at night.

Math is pure and beautiful. Statistics is a branch of math that can be a little fuzzy but are completely necessary to understand measurement concepts. The study of statistics is a core competency of measurement science, and nothing irks me then why the fine folks out there in journalism get a hold of numbers and find ways to try to make sure you don't sleep at night.

Deceptive Statistics 

With the transition to the ISO calibration standard 17025 moving to its newest revision, how will customers of calibration services be impacted? 

With the transition to the ISO calibration standard 17025 moving to its newest revision, how will customers of calibration services be impacted?

The Impact of 17025:2017 on Customers

In this podcast, we talk about concepts in metrology and measurement. We focus on calibration and measurement uncertainty.

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A Kaizen event is an amazing way to pay big dividends without minimal effort. Find out more in this episode of the PodCast!!

A Kaizen event is an amazing way to pay big dividends without minimal effort. Find out more in this episode of the PodCast!!

Kaizen

Quality toolkit Thursday once again!! Today we are talking about the Plan, Do, Check, Act cycle.

Quality toolkit Thursday once again!! Today we are talking about the Plan, Do, Check, Act cycle.

PDCA

Are you getting all that you can out of social media? For folks in niche industries, social media can be a godsend. The ability to find like-minded professionals is a great way to improve your knowledge level and grow your skill level.

Are you getting all that you can out of social media? For folks in niche industries, social media can be a godsend. The ability to find like-minded professionals is a great way to improve your knowledge level and grow your skill level.

Social Media

Today we talk about why temperature is a vital part of performing proper dimensional measurements.

Today we talk about why temperature is a vital part of performing proper dimensional measurements.

Temperature in Dimensional Measurement 

With the transition to ISO 9001:2015 and all of the other standards that surround it, it seemed like a good time to remind everyone that calibration is an ideal example of risk management.

With the transition to ISO 9001:2015 and all of the other standards that surround it, it seemed like a good time to remind everyone that calibration is an ideal example of risk management.

Calibration is a Risk Management Strategy 

So the ASTM standard for load cells has changed again. In today's PodCast, we talk about those changes and what they mean to you.

So the ASTM standard for load cells has changed again. In today's PodCast, we talk about those changes and what they mean to you.

Load Cells and ASTM E74

Kicking off the weekend version of the PodCast with a discussion of the word "metrology"

Kicking off the weekend version of the PodCast with a discussion of the word "metrology"

Weekend PodCast

Today I talk about what ISO 17025 is and why it's so important for calibration laboratories.

Today I talk about what ISO 17025 is and why it's so important for calibration laboratories.

ISO IEC 17025

Ever wonder how a microwave oven makes food how without...heat? In today's PodCast we'll talk about that and why the microwave popcorn can mess with your Netflix and chill.

Ever wonder how a microwave oven makes food how without...heat? In today's PodCast we'll talk about that and why the microwave popcorn can mess with your Netflix and chill.

Microwaves

I've had a number of conversations over the years where people seem to think some new technology will somehow remove the need for calibration. Fact is the people that tend to say things like this just don't seem to understand what the word calibration is referring to under these circumstances, let alone the importance of traceability to the over all picture.

I've had a number of conversations over the years where people seem to think some new technology will somehow remove the need for calibration. Fact is the people that tend to say things like this just don't seem to understand what the word calibration is referring to under these circumstances, let alone the importance of traceability to the over all picture.

Calibration is Not Going Away

Today we talk about the concept of measurement uncertainty in the world of calibration.

Today we talk about the concept of measurement uncertainty in the world of calibration.

Measurement Uncertainty

I've had some questions from folks after they've seen the CCT (Certified Calibration Technician) video about a certification they don't have to wait as long to get. Well, look no further than the CQI, or Certified Quality Inspector program. This will get you an ASQ certification after only two years experience and is a great stepping stone to understanding what it takes to get certified, and eventually become a CCT.

I've had some questions from folks after they've seen the CCT (Certified Calibration Technician) video about a certification they don't have to wait as long to get. Well, look no further than the CQI, or Certified Quality Inspector program. This will get you an ASQ certification after only two years experience and is a great stepping stone to understanding what it takes to get certified, and eventually become a CCT.

Certified Quality Inspector 

The single most prestigious award you can obtain for quality in the US is the Malcolm Baldrige. What exactly goes into this award and what is the framework to even attempt to participate?

The single most prestigious award you can obtain for quality in the US is the Malcolm Baldrige. What exactly goes into this award and what is the framework to even attempt to participate?

Malcolm Baldrige

Today we talk about the changes to ISO 17025 for the 2017 edition of the international standard for calibration and testing laboratories  

Today we talk about the changes to ISO 17025 for the 2017 edition of the international standard for calibration and testing laboratories

ISO 17025:2017

In this episode we talk about why torque is important, and why you should calibrate.

In this episode we talk about why torque is important, and why you should calibrate.

Torque

The metrology of cops and robbers is as old as time. How does a simple little device that emits a harmless radio wave strike fear in the hearts of grown men? It's called the Doppler effect, even if you don't know it by name, I promise you, you've seen it in action.

The metrology of cops and robbers is as old as time. How does a simple little device that emits a harmless radio wave strike fear in the hearts of grown men? It's called the Doppler effect, even if you don't know it by name, I promise you, you've seen it in action.

Radar Guns

Today we look a number of different places where measurement is critical, and you probably didn't even think about it.

Today we look a number of different places where measurement is critical, and you probably didn't even think about it.

Why Measurement Matters

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