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.

Amazon

Dec 10th, 2018 13m 30s

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.

Why am I Cold?

Nov 29th, 2018 13m 54s

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 ha

Let's Talk Turkey

Nov 26th, 2018 13m 11s

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.

PID Tuning

Nov 15th, 2018 15m 25s

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

IR & Emissivity

Nov 2nd, 2018 12m 37s

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 en

Constants

Oct 29th, 2018 15m 1s

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.

Calibration Jobs

Oct 24th, 2018 10m 5s

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 p

Deceptive Statistics

Oct 16th, 2018 10m 34s

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

The Impact of ISO 17025:2017 on Customers

Oct 5th, 2018 15m 44s

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

On the Cheap

Oct 4th, 2018 16m 14s

Sometimes we don't have the budget to buy the newest calibration toy for a given situation and we need to improvise. I want you to get creative when the need arises, and today I give you a couple of suggestions about how to do exactly that.

Honesty

Sep 20th, 2018 8m 35s

Being open and honest is a critical part of the scientific and quality community. When you use someone else's work, they deserve credit. Today's podcast is a bit of a rant, hope you enjoy.

Meter or Miter

Sep 11th, 2018 3m 54s

I know this one might sound crazy, but why do we pronounce the "meter" in the word thermometer differently than we do in the word multimeter? Well, it's all about the "O."

Temperature Signals

Sep 5th, 2018 23m 41s

Recently, I purchased some RTDs for a project only to receive them in bags marked thermocouples. So many people use the term thermocouple when they mean temperature probe, and this can lead to a lot of confusion for us control type folks.

Calibration in the Workplace

Sep 3rd, 2018 13m 39s

Everywhere I turn I see more and more calibration happening. It's a function of our modern world of outsourcing and suppliers and it is not going away. In fact, it just seems to be growing at an exponential pace. How did it evolve this way, and

Testing is Everywhere

Aug 31st, 2018 7m 29s

On a recent trip to Alexandria, VA is really managed to have my eyes opened to the amazing amount of testing that happens out there in ISO 17025 world. I've always thought of the standard as one that revolves around calibration, but there is so

Miles to E

Aug 28th, 2018 5m 53s

We all know that miles to "E" thingy on our dashboard lies to us, but by how much. Today, I share my experience with an experiment I did a while back on this topic.

Process Improvement

Aug 23rd, 2018 13m 26s

Process improvement is super critical, but are you losing the forest because you are focused on the trees? This is where risk management really comes into play. Assessing risk is a key part of process improvement, and together they work as a sy

Who Accredits the Accreditors?

Aug 17th, 2018 18m 7s

Accreditation bodies need a standard to work within too. That standard is ISO 17011, and guess what it has been recently revised like so many of the other 170xx standards that we handle these days. What's new? Listen and find out more.

The Metrology of Time

Aug 14th, 2018 14m 46s

Every wonder why we measure time like we do? How did clocks develop? Why are there 12, 60 minute hours?

Accreditation is Education

Aug 10th, 2018 11m 2s

Want the best possible education is what is really required for your field, get accredited. When you call in the experts to look over what you do and ask them to give you that certificate that says they have confidence that you know what you ar

Decision Matrix

Aug 9th, 2018 14m 49s

Quality Toolkit Thursday, how about a great way to prioritize your plans, try on a decision matrix for size.

Kitchen Metrology III - Thermometers

Aug 7th, 2018 15m 16s

I've told you to calibrate your kitchen thermometer more than once, today I tell you how. Join me for a quick method to provide yourself with the peace of mind that your kitchen thermometer is reading properly.

Risk Tolerance and Risk Management

Aug 4th, 2018 15m 59s

Good decision making in the world of quality revolves around understanding risk tolerance because, without it, risk management is meaningless.

Calibration Strategies

Aug 3rd, 2018 16m 32s

Living on the operations side of calibration is a daunting task. One part tactician and two parts scheduling ninja are entry requirements. Today, I share a few tips to help you with your process flow.