June Newsletter 2015

This course provides a practical approach to evaluating uncertainty in testing laboratories which is in line with the ISO principles for uncertainty estimation and current accreditation requirements.

A new metrology in healthcare workshop in Huddersfield in July will bring together speakers from NPL, the University of Huddersfield…

TÜV SÜD’s Dr Michael Reader-Harris Recognised by BSI for Contributions to Standards for Differential Pressure Flow Metering.

Richard McFarlane, Technical Manager – Policy and Implementation, UKAS explains the rationale undertaken by UKAS for assessment activities and details more clearly the reasons for UKAS office-time assessment costs.

The British Testing and Measurement Association (BMTA) welcomes the UK Government’s 2025 Industrial Strategy and affirms that its successful delivery…

A government overhaul of apprenticeships and youth employment support should create tens of thousands of training and work experience opportunities, with major implications for skills pipelines in UK measurement, testing and engineering.

Richard McFarlane, Head of Technical Coordination, UKAS ILAC – International laboratory accreditation cooperation started as a conference in 1977 to…

Clarifying measurement uncertainty (Part 1)

Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 concerning batteries and waste batteries will bring about significant changes in the European Union’s approach to battery sustainability, performance, safety, and waste management. The regulation came into force on 18 August 2023. 

Third Dimension, manufacturer of the GapGun and Vectro precision-measurement tools, has extended its T-series line of measurement sensor with the new T15

Method validation is the process that provides evidence that a test method is capable of producing results that are suitable for a particular application. This course is primarily designed for analysts and laboratory managers in the analytical chemistry and related sectors.

UK officially signs biggest trade deal since Brexit

National Apprenticeship Week took place on 5-11 February. A week-long celebration that brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy. 

The British Standards Institution (BSI) is seeking review and comments on the new BS EN IEC 62241 standard, a draft…

  Celia Charlwood, Make UK   Successive British Governments seem unable to stick to a long-term plan for economic growth….