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Resolution can be an enormous driver of uncertainty in certain calibrations where the resolution and tolerance of an instrument are very close to one and other. The slew method turns the measurement around to remove the resolution of the UUT as a contributing factor to the uncertainty.

Are you interested in what you need to know to become an ASQ Certified Calibration Technician, or just what a tech needs to know to pass the exam? Today we do a deep dive into what is involved in becoming an ASQ CCT.

Who watches the watchmen? ILAC is the organization that accredits the accreditation bodies the world over. Today we have a brief discussion of who they are and what they do.

Need a quality tool for root cause analysis? The 5 Why is a super simple tool that can get you to a root cause quickly. In today's PodCast, I tell ya how it's done.

Do you use an IR thermometer for temperature measurements? Today I examine how to properly use these convenient devices properly because there are a few more things going on than meets the eye.

Today, we focus on how an end user of calibration services should be using the measurement uncertainty reported on their certificates. Don't just ignore that number, understand it, and how to use it to make your measurements better.

Understanding instrument tolerances can be a complex process. In today's PodCast, I talk about the different ways that instrument acceptance criteria are typically laid out and how to interpret them.

Start with the measurements you need and work back from there to ensure that you are getting the calibration you require. In this weekend edition of the PodCast, I try to get you to focus on the equipment you are using for measurements and how it gets calibrated.

Ever wonder how calibration methods are chosen or established? In today's episode, I talk about use and development of calibration methods for a laboratory.

Are you considering all the elements in your signal chain when you look at calibration? If not you could have a breakdown in traceability. In today's PodCast, we dive into some things you should be considering when you have just a portion of you measurement signal chain calibrated.