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Overview of the Metrology Laboratory Industry That Measures Industrial Instrument Accuracy

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THE METROLOGY LABORATORY INDUSTRY Written by B. Bryan Babcock for the Paperstore, Inc., January 2001 Introduction When  one first looks at this word. "metrology," it appears that a misspelling has taken place, and someone is trying to talk about the atmosphere or the weather.  In reality this is not a new word at all, but rather relates to a competent and prosperous industry. If you were not aware that this industry even existed,  do not be surprised, many dont. However, when we stop to think about it, it does make sense. Who is it that measures the "measurers?" Market characteristics Definition:  In this world of vast technology, many instruments used are set to "industry standards." We accept the phrase, not quite knowing what is involved, but assuming that someone  is "taking care of it all." When we look at our own assumptions, we are forced to laugh at ourselves. What? We thought there was a giant  gauge in the sky, which took care of all the other little gages? It would appear that this is one of those, ignorance is bliss issues, or at least  it could be, until something breaks, or needs to be standardized. Calibration: In reality, this is not a new market, but rather is defined as the one, which measures  the accuracy of industrial instruments. The nature of the industry includes a variety of accredited calibration services for force, pressure, vibration, mass, temperature, torque, electrical, and dimensional test  equipment. In the beginning of this market, each brand of instrument had their own system for checking on its instruments. For example in the most simplistic definition, lets say