Metrology is the science of the study of measurement and is derived from the Greek words metro (means measurement) and logy (means study). It involves theoretical and practical aspects of measuring, ...

Metrology is the science of precise measurement. It ensures accuracy and consistency across scientific, industrial, and engineering fields. Calibration is the process of aligning measurement ...

Coordinate metrology is used by designers, engineers, and manufacturers to accurately gauge the characteristics of mechanical components. Coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) can make comparisons of ...

International efforts on standards development will fast-track the adoption and commercialization of quantum technologies ...

Optical metrology is the science and technology concerning measurements using light. These measurements may focus on the properties of light itself or other properties such as distance. Global optics ...

ROCHESTER — What’s the difference between accuracy and precision? Turns out, quite a bit — and knowing the difference is critical in high-tech manufacturing of equipment and infrastructure like modern ...

The world’s leading metrologists are keen to redefine the seven SI units in what is billed as the system’s biggest overhaul since the French Revolution. Robert P Crease reports from a recent meeting ...

Virtual metrology is carefully being added into semiconductor manufacturing, where it is showing positive results, but the chip industry is proceeding cautiously. The first use of this technology has ...

Based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Nearfield Instruments specializes in advanced metrology and inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company develops and commercializes ...

Semiconductor Manufacturing & Design sat down to discuss 450mm metrology challenges with Menachem Shoval, a former manufacturing executive at Intel and chairman of the Metro450 consortium. The Israeli ...

With baby boomers starting to retire in 2008 at age 62, the US is facing a shortfall of technical professionals. The metrology field is no exception. With so many technical professions trying to ...