Metrology is the science of measurement and the technology behind the quality assurance processes in manufacturing that ensure a car runs the way it should, the computer’s processor works properly, aircraft stay in the air and more aspects of daily life that we take for granted – until something goes wrong. In manufacturing, hundreds or […]
Since radar was developed and deployed during the Second World War, its use has expanded enormously. As technology advances, these uses are also advancing. When it comes to level measurement, radar offers accuracy and efficiency, which is essential for safety, stock inventory and processing. Radar is exceptionally robust and can be used in any circumstance, […]
Not all manufacturers use the same specifications, which can make it challenging to compare different models of sensors. Accuracy represents the maximum difference between the measured value and the actual value; the smaller the difference between the measured value and actual value, the greater the accuracy. However, accuracy is often not the most important value […]
A special farewell evening was recently held for outgoing MD of Endress+Hauser SA, Rob MacKenzie, to wish him well as he takes up a new position at Endress+Hauser Switzerland as global sales director for the Asia Pacific region. Tony Jacobsen, previous MD of Endress+Hauser South Africa, said at the event that MacKenzie, who has been […]
Pressure measurement is one of the oldest, most common means of process control. Users can choose a measuring cell material that best suits their processes depending on their requirements. The most popular cell material is metal, but ceramic is emerging as a cell material to measure corrosive liquids in challenging applications. Still, ceramic cells are […]
At the August 2017 SAIMC Johannesburg branch meeting, Lloyd Townsend, market segment specialist: food and pharmaceuticals at host company Wika Instruments, posed the question of whether calibration is a necessary evil or whether it drives quality. The purpose and significance of the various elements of calibration, verification and adjustment were discussed; and that typically, adjustment is followed by […]
The annual Test and Measurement Conference is in its 37th year, noted John Wilson, chairperson of the National Laboratory of South Africa’s (NLA-SA), in his opening address at the recent conference. He outlined the continuing success the NLA-SA is achieving, with membership having increased over the past year, greater attendance in training courses and growth […]
OMICRON recently launched its latest development, the COMPANO 100 primary injection, secondary injection and basic relay test set. Although the device appears to be a straight forward current and voltage source with two inputs, there is so much more to it. The unit is really compact and weighs less than 10 kg. Size and weight […]
Sineax DM5S and DM5F freely programmable universal measurement devices for heavy-current systems offer high-accuracy and are suited for monitoring tasks and retrofit applications in energy distribution and industry. The devices can be adapted quickly and easily to the measurement task by means of the company’s CB-Manager software – even if there is no power supply available. […]
The National Laboratory Association of South Africa will be hosting the annual Test and Measurement Conference and Workshop on 31 July and 1 August 2017 at Saint George Hotel and Convention Centre, Rietvleidam, Centurion, Gauteng. The theme is “Measurement science for growth in Africa”. Aliko Dangote, said to be the world’s wealthiest African, said at the 2014 […]
