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There is an entire branch of metrology that not even most calibration folks are familiar with. It goes as an unseen, unknown entity in the universe of calibration called legal metrology. In this edition of the podcast, we dive into what that means, and where it lives.

If you aren't using an ISO 17025 accredited calibration provider, you need to keep some things in mind. Today, let's get a little perspective.

One of the best illustrations of real-world measurement is the attempt to measure a piece of string. In today's edition of the PodCast, we dive deep into the challenges associated with performing this type of measurement.

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

Soldering irons are not what they used to be, but what do they have to do with measurement and metrology? Well everything, in this day and age. In this equipment Wednesday edition of the PodCast, I tell you why temperature is critical.

With all the different household light sources available today, how can a 13 watt CFL really be the same as a 60-watt incandescent light bulb? In today's PodCast, we discuss the measurements that go into deciphering this idea.

Happy Memorial Day everybody!! For this edition of the PodCast, also on YouTube, I answer the age-old question. Why Calibrate?

Thinking about getting accredited to ISO 17025, or are you just trying to comply with the standard. In today's PodCast, I tell you the top three places where I've seen issues with the folks I try to help.

MS Excel has become the "go-to" tool for quality folks looking for some basic statistical calculations. There are e few things you should keep in mind though because Excel does some things you might not realize.

In industry, an old comm protocol still lurks. It goes by many names given to it by various manufacturers, but the truth is, it is just good old RS-232. In today's PodCast, I talk a bit about it.