A Strong Work Environment Promotes Continuous Learning A friend recently shared a post that resonated with me deeply. It said, "Stay teachable." These two words beautifully encapsulate the essence of continuous learning, whether it's through training classes, attending symposiums, or any form of education. This simple phrase highlights the importance of keeping an open mind […]
Calibration and Team Management Back in my boxing days, when I was more familiar with the canvas than a painter, I learned some crucial lessons that surprisingly apply to team management. Picture this: I'm in the ring, southpaw stance, fancying myself the next Smoking Joe Frazier. Reality, however, had a different script. My boxing nickname? […]
Process Improvement Starts with Analyzing Calibration Successes When things go wrong in many fields, there's a lot of talk about it. If a surgery doesn't go well, everyone wants to know why. The same goes for building collapses, unsuccessful legislation or political campaigns, and military setbacks. Failure is often dissected and analyzed, but a crucial […]
Continuous Improvement Helps Build Efficient Calibration Processes I often say I'm usually not the smartest person in the room, and if I am, it's likely I'm alone. This light-hearted admission isn't just self-deprecating humor; it reflects my belief in continual growth and learning. I recall jesting with my children about finishing second in my high […]
Decision Rule Guidance Book Available for Download A trio of metrology industry veterans with over 100 years of experience have co-authored a guidebook titled "Decision Rule Guidance, 1st Edition 2024," which is available for download. The book, co-authored by Henry Zumbrun of Morehouse Instrument Company, Greg Cenker of Indysoft, and Dilip Shah of E = mc3 […]
How to Navigate the 3 Pillars for Measurement Accuracy Choosing the wrong equipment or ignoring proper calibration is like drowning in a sea of unseen problems. Poorly measured products can lead to massive recalls, damaged reputations, and even death. These mistakes can be avoided by addressing what is essential for a meaningful measurement, which involves […]
The True Cost of Calibration Services A leading news and information source for quality professionals has published an article by Morehouse Instrument Company President Henry Zumbrun that addresses the true cost of calibration services. Quality Digest published Zumbrun’s article, Calibration Service: Understanding Quality, Speed, and Cost. The article appears here. Zumbrun addresses the strategic importance […]
Specific Force Measuring Instruments Introduction At Morehouse, we have covered various sections of the ASTM E74 standard over numerous articles, papers, and posts. We have not covered specific force-measuring instruments for all of those various pieces. Yet, we frequently perform many calibrations and have sold equipment designed specifically for this criteria. Even though many customers […]
How Low Can My Load Cell Go? Load Cell Impact on Measurement Uncertainty There are enough load cell intricacies impacting measurement uncertainties to write a book strictly on that subject, which Morehouse Instrument Company President Henry Zumbrun has already done. His newest article, How Low Can My Load Cell Go? appears in Cal Lab Magazine. […]
