Understanding Risk: Making Better Measurement Decisions Understanding Risk Intro: Why Measurements Aren’t Always Exact Every measurement we take comes with some level of doubt. This doubt is called measurement uncertainty. It’s the range within which the “true value” probably lies. When understanding risk, think of it like reading a ruler: if your eyes […]
Start With the End in Mind: Working Backwards to Size Your Measurement Equipment and Calibration Provider A practical, risk-informed method for selecting equipment, decision rules, and calibration providers Abstract Begin with the decision you must defend—product conformance with acceptable risk—and work backwards to derive the measurement capability required of both your equipment and your […]
Which Force Machine Should I Choose? Anyone in metrology has asked—or been asked—this question at some point: “What’s the right force machine for my application?” How do you decide? Word of mouth? A manufacturer’s reputation? Measurement uncertainty? Overall quality? Price? Or some combination of them all? It’s a lot like buying a car. […]
