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With all the different household light sources available today, how can a 13 watt CFL really be the same as a 60-watt incandescent light bulb? In today's PodCast, we discuss the measurements that go into deciphering this idea.

Happy Memorial Day everybody!! For this edition of the PodCast, also on YouTube, I answer the age-old question. Why Calibrate?

Thinking about getting accredited to ISO 17025, or are you just trying to comply with the standard. In today's PodCast, I tell you the top three places where I've seen issues with the folks I try to help.

MS Excel has become the "go-to" tool for quality folks looking for some basic statistical calculations. There are e few things you should keep in mind though because Excel does some things you might not realize.

In industry, an old comm protocol still lurks. It goes by many names given to it by various manufacturers, but the truth is, it is just good old RS-232. In today's PodCast, I talk a bit about it.

I can think of no better match between metrology and food than sous vide cooking. This process of cooking at low temperatures using a vacuum sealed bag continue to grow in popularity. In today's PodCast, we have a look at how it all works.

Sometimes assessors and auditors are just plain wrong. Should you argue? Should you disagree? Should you just shut up and take it. In today's edition of the PodCast we get into this touchy subject.

A little off topic this weekend. Instead of our normal measurement topics, I'm talking business and personal branding. Check it out on YouTube too, rate and like. Thank you, for listening!!

The truth is that the world of calibration can be a crazy one, but if you just focus on building relationships everything will be just fine.

My favourite quality tool by far is the histogram. In this edition of the PodCast, I talk about how a histogram works and why they are such valuable tools.

In today's PodCast I reminisce about an old friend of mine, the paper chart recorder and how it has been replaced by data acquisition systems.

Just another little rant from the kitchen of a metrologist who also happens to be a foodie. 

Coming up with a new measurement can be a challenge. In today's episode, I talk about some starting points to get you up and measuring fast.

Do you manage an in-house calibration program? I have a number of times, today we look at some of the challenges of doing so.

There are a large number of quality tools out there to help solve problems. In today's PodCast, I talk about the big seven in the world of quality for a Quality Tool Time Thursday.