Metrology & Measurement

Articles • September 29, 2020 • Edmund Isakov, Ph.D.

What is a Joule? The History and Applications of Joules, Watts, and Coulombs

Learn about the origin, definition, and practical applications of the Joule, a key energy unit in physics and engineering.

News • September 28, 2020

Non-contact metrology for advanced manufacturing

To contact or not to contact. That is the measurement question. Today, as parts get smaller and more complex, metrology discussions center around contact or non-contact measurement especially as these smaller and more complex components can be damaged by contact with a probe. nn

News • September 9, 2020

CMM aids aircraft retrofit

Chicago Jet Group retrofitting a Dassault Falcons plane turned to a leading metrology provider for help in recreating a replica of a cockpit panel to ensure it would fit snugly in the cockpit..

News • August 25, 2020

Optical µCMM machine hits the road

From September to November, optical measurement supplier Bruker Alicona is hosting a U.S. roadshow. In more than 20 cities, exclusive demos of their optical metrology equipment will be organized under consideration of COVID regulations.

News • August 10, 2020

Online courses in surface roughness/texture and tribology now available

Michigan Metrology, experts in solving problems related to surface texture, wear, finish and friction, are now offering courses in surface texture analysis, friction and wear in online formats.

Articles • July 30, 2020 • Edmund Isakov, Ph.D.

History of Hertz, Newton and Pascal

In the fourth installment of Metric Matters, Dr. Edumnd Isakov delves into SI-derived units of measurement.

News • June 26, 2020

Efficiently manufacturing using 3D optical metrology

Woodward Inc., with over 50 years of heritage in the aerospace industry, develops and delivers motion control and integrated propulsion systems. Much of Woodward's success can be attributed to an approach of applying total system solutions in meeting the needs of customers and staying at the forefront of served industries.

News • June 26, 2020

3D laser scanning accelerates production of masks for pandemic

(Southlake, Texas) -- Two recent personal protective equipment-related projects completed by NVision Inc. demonstrate the growing role that noncontact scanning/measurement technologies have in the race to create products and designs to minimize exposure to COVID-19.

News • June 19, 2020

Exact Metrology Inc. offers free training videos

Exact Metrology Inc., a comprehensive metrology service provider, is offering free training videos on the company's YouTube channel.

News • May 31, 2020

Take a 3D measurement industry survey

Weatherford, Texas – The Coordinate Metrology Society in collaboration with the PrecisionPath Consortium today announced the official launch of their 3D measurement industry-at-large survey at https://uncc.surveyshare.com/s/AYAGK6A.

Articles • May 28, 2020 • Edmund Isakov, Ph.D.

History of Ampere and Kelvin

In the third installment of Metric Matters, Dr. Edumnd Isakov delves into the measurement of electric currents.

News • April 17, 2020

LK Metrology Inc. offers CMM assistance program to medical equipment manufacturers

LK Metrology Inc. has undertaken a targeted CMM assistance program for medical equipment manufacturers that is fully functional and ready to support and enhance their manufacturing capabilities during the COVID-19 crisis.