Trade measurement inspectors – Australian Government, Department of Industry, Science, Energy
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) employs trade measurement inspectors throughout Australia to: inform, monitor and consult with...
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Apr 27, 20221 min read
The EMPIR project is developing a novel method for reducing energy consumption on railway lines. 
Improved energy and power quality assessments will allow for smarter, more energy-efficient train network management. The project The...
Apr 25, 20223 min read
Design Standards for Pet Food Processing on a Sanitary Scale
Pet Food Processing Sanitary Best Practices Using sanitary equipment is an important aspect of safe production for pet food processors,...
Apr 24, 20221 min read
COUNTDOWN BEGINS: MANUFACTURERS MUST ACT NOW TO FIND NEW PROVIDERS FOR CERTIFICATION SERVICES- NMi
UK National Measurement Office (NMO) completes withdrawal from the conformity assessment market on 30 April 2022 In January, the UK...
Apr 22, 20224 min read
Unbolting Load Cells May not Produce Repeatable Calibration Results – Morehouse Instrument Com
Bolting A Load Cell Thread Class And Torque Applied • Morehouse recommends bolting a load cell to a base before sending it to us for...
Apr 22, 20222 min read
SIGNAL CONDITIONERS – Oscar Zavaleta Weighing Industry
Form Factor & Signal Types Traditional instruments limit signal conversion, while newer models allow mobile connectivity. Expect to find...
Apr 20, 20224 min read
How to Convert Weights to be used as Force Standards from Mass and Force Transducers to Mass –
The mass of a body relates to the amount of material it contains. Forces are defined by Newton’s second law of motion as expressed in the...
Apr 19, 20222 min read
What are load pins?
A load pin is a form of load cell that can be used to replace clevis, sheave, pivot, normal shaft, or equaliser pins directly. Load pins...
Apr 18, 20223 min read
Representations to standards-making organisations scale up the benefits of metrological traceability
The case study Valid calibration of infusion pumps is the most recent example of EURAMET support for standardising in action, describing...
Apr 17, 20223 min read
Register of permits issued – Australian Government, Department of Industry, Science, Energy an
This register lists the details of product permits issued by the National Measurement Institute (NMI). A permit may be granted allowing...
Apr 16, 20222 min read
NMI EXPANDS CAPACITY TO SERVE CUSTOMERS IN THE E-MOBILITY MARKET
The Netherlands Measurement Institute, NMi, has achieved designation as a German Notified Body for the Measurement and Calibration Act...
Apr 14, 20221 min read
SHEAR BEAMS How to Differentiate Stainless Vs Nickel – Oscar Zavaleta Weighing Industry
Which of the load cells is nickel made and which one is stainless steel? Stainless may be subject to high polish to increase corrosion...
Apr 13, 20222 min read
Why are precise scales essential for newborn animals?
In many patient care plans, keeping track of weight gain in neonatal animals is critical. Having an accurate weight record allows...
Apr 12, 20222 min read
How to become a Servicing licensee ? – Australian Government, Department of Industry, Science, Energ
Servicing licensees Servicing licensees test and verify measuring instruments used for trade. They can employ verifiers and nominate them...
Apr 11, 20221 min read
Compliance of Servicing Licensees and Verifiers is being monitored – NMI
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) has recently improved its procedures to track servicing licensee and verifier adherence to...
Apr 9, 20221 min read
The European Partnership on Metrology officially launched in March 2022 – EURAMET
On March 31, 2022, the European Union (EU) and EURAMET signed an agreement on the implementation of the European Partnership on...
Apr 9, 20221 min read
Meeting on the development of cooperation with CEEMS – COOMET
On 11 February 2022 an online working COOMET meeting chaired by the COOMET Vice-President Zhanat Bedaydarov (Kazakhstan) took place for...
Apr 7, 20222 min read
ANALYTICAL BALANCES – Oscar Zavaleta Weighing Industry
Definition, Engineering and Sales These balances have 4 decimal places or a ± 0.1 mg resolution. Lower resolution becomes precision and...
Apr 6, 20222 min read
The Importance of NCWM Standards in the Marketplace Increased Due to Rising Prices – NCWM
Consumers are feeling the pinch as gas costs rise, making getting a full gallon at the pump and a full pound at the store even more...
Apr 5, 20221 min read
Tamtron Group acquired the Danish Jydsk Vaegtfabrik AS
Tamtron is expanding its Nordic operations with the acquisition of Jydsk Vægtfabrik A/S, a Danish company specialising in the resale,...
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