The History of Surface Plates
Surface plates and tables were one of the first types of metrology equipment. In 1800 British Inventor Henry […]
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5 Expert Tips for Granite Surface Plate Maintenance
The foundation of precision measurement is the surface plate. Granite surface plates are considered the more superior material […]
The Important Role of Metrology in Formula One
In the exciting and speed-focused world of motorsports, you wouldn’t instantly appreciate the important role of metrology in […]
The Top 5 STEM Toys to Make Learning Fun
With so much our time spent in front of screens, scientists and toy developers have been working on […]
What is Metrology – Why is it Needed?
Metrology is typically not a word you come across unless you happen to work in an industry which […]
The Importance of Measurement Standards
Measurement devices of all kinds are used in countless industries. Be that measuring the parts produced on a […]
What Does the Future Hold for UK Manufacturing
If you’re reading this blog, it’s probably fair to say that you have at least an interest in […]
Metrology and the Need for Industrial Inspection
To determine if an item is fit for use, humans have always used inspection. Before the era of […]
How to Take Measurements with a Height Gauge
Last month, we looked at height gauges, from their origins to the different types of mechanical and digital […]
Coordinate Measuring Machine Probes
A Coordinate Measuring Machine is defined by the ability of its probe. As with CMMs, there are several […]
Types of Coordinate Measuring Machine
There are four main types of coordinate measuring machine (CMMs): bridge, cantilever, gantry and horizontal arm. The one […]
What is UKAS Calibration
Calibration Calibration is the comparison of a measuring instrument, the unit under test (UUT) to an appropriate standard […]
10 Robots That are Changing the World
The robots are coming, and they are taking over the world. Well, that is the popular misconception about […]
Do we Make Anything in Britain Anymore?
There is a misconception that Britain is a nation of shopkeepers. The manufacturing industry is rarely mentioned in […]
The Future of Coordinate Measuring Machines
A Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) is a flexible measuring device used in the measurement of the physical geometrical […]
The World’s Greatest Ever Engineering Projects
For centuries engineers have created the most impressive infrastructures around the world. From the pyramids in Egypt to […]
Why Engineers Benefit from Understanding Metrology
Engineers go through extensive training to gain a degree in engineering. This enables them to begin the real […]
The Place of Metrology in Industry 4.0
What is Metrology? Metrology is the science of measurement and can sometimes be overlooked despite being an essential […]
Is the Electric Plane Ready for Take Off
Is it Possible to Make an Electric Passenger Plane? Some of the leading airlines and engine manufacturers are […]
A Brief History of Height Gauges
As long ago as 1631, Pierre Vernier, a French scientist, mathematician and engineer invented the “Vernier scale” and […]
How to Get a Job in Engineering
What Qualifications Will I Need? If you’ve set your heart on a job in engineering then there are […]