Measurements Gone Wrong: What Real Failures Teach Us About Measurement Risk Most measurement failures don’t start with a dramatic mistake. They start with something ordinary: a unit that isn’t clearly defined, a calibration performed under the wrong conditions, a process step skipped because “it’s always been fine,” or a requirement that no one can clearly […]
Measurement Risk in Business Decisions: The Likelihood and the Consequences of Measurement Risk I’ve worked on this topic for many years and continue to teach, refine, and learn. This article reflects that ongoing process and is intended to clarify what measurement risk is, how it shows up in practice, and why it matters. Measurement risk […]
How to Calibrate Cable Tensiometers: Addressing Error Sources and Promoting Standardization Figure 1: Henry Zumbrun uses a Morehouse Cable Tensiometer Machine (PCM-2MD-T1). How to Calibrate Cable Tensiometers: Introduction Cable tensiometers are precision instruments used to measure cable tension in aerospace, industrial, and structural applications. Accurate calibration of these devices is essential to ensure reliable force […]
