The University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Forning Research Centre (AFRC), part of the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), has added another internationally recognised accreditation to its name, having attained ISO 17025 for its mechanical testing laboratory. This achievement underscores the centre’s commitment to continuous improvement and meeting the high-quality standards expected by the businesses from the ..read more

Calibrationhouse, a leader in UKAS-accredited calibration services, has commenced a significant investment in an extensive suite of new calibration capabilities to streamline and enhance equipment calibration for the manufacturing industry. These new services are set to change the market by offering a one-stop shop for calibration needs as it’s possible to perform the majority of them at a customer’s premises. In 2023, Calibrationhouse rolled out new calibration capabilities including bore gauges, high-pressure up to 700 bar, verniers, micrometers, height gauges, thermal imaging cameras, anem ..read more

Calibration Maintenance & Repair Ltd (CMR) has been sold to DM Calibration (DMC) in a deal overseen by Andrew Dodd, KBS Corporate Director. Established in 1989 by Phil and Dawn Clark, CMR has facilities in Norwich and Gateshead, providing a comprehensive range of calibration services and products. CMR specialises in the calibration of accelerometers, charge amplifiers, vibration controllers, sound-level meters, helicopter balancers, spring hammers and impact hammers. Following a strong number of expressions of interest and a competitive bidding process, the successful offer came from Hertf ..read more

Fluke Corporation, a global technology leader in the manufacture of compact, professional electronic test and measurement tools and software, recently hosted an award ceremony celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Premium partnership with CalPlus GmbH. A leading German specialist distributor for test and measurement equipment and the leading supplier of calibrators for electrical quantities and temperature, CalPlus was formed in 1999 by former employees of Fluke. Today, the company serves customers in all areas of the German economy, including colleges, universities, research institutes and ..read more

The investment will strengthen the company’s calibration capabilities and provide customers with high levels of quality and accuracy in ABB’s full range of flowmeters. It will also further increase the company’s “Made in America” offering. High accuracy flowmeter calibration enhances measurement performance which helps industrial customers to become more energy and resource efficient. US plant operators across industries such as chemical, oil & gas, battery, hydrogen and power, are able to accurately measure in and outflow as well as raw and produced materials, thus controlling their proce ..read more

NMi Group, a global leader in mission-critical Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Calibration (TICC) services, proudly announces the transformative acquisition of TrustCB in the Cyber Security domain. This strategic move solidifies NMi Group as the premier provider of certification services for the evolving landscape of digitally integrated and smart devices. Now part of NMi Group, TrustCB is the exclusive commercial Certification Body for the globally recognized Common Criteria cybersecurity standard, working with globally leading clients and capable of certifying up to the highest level ..read more

Leading electrical test and measurement company Seaward Electronic Ltd has renewed a highly acclaimed accreditation, recognising it as a respected and trusted supplier to the UK defence industry. Seaward Electronic Ltd has renewed  the renowned Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register (JOSCAR) registration in a move that reaffirms the company and its products and services as MOD compliant, enabling it to supply and trade with major defence companies and organisations throughout the UK. Securing a place on the JOSCAR register – a central list of approved suppliers used by BAE systems, Rol ..read more

Trescal, the global leader in calibration services, announced the acquisition of Lumadae and ACCI in Brazil, Q&Q in South Korea, SP Metrology System in Thailand and A.A. Jansson in the United States. Together, these acquisitions represent €12M in sales and 200 employees. In Brazil, ACCI and Lumadae bolster Trescal Brazil’s liquid flow calibration and repair capabilities in Sao Paulo state. They represent combined revenue of €5M. Their accreditations in density and liquid flow help serve chemical, energy and water supply companies in Brazil. Q&Q is the largest calibration company in Bus ..read more

When SENSOR+TEST starts again in Nuremberg from June 11 to 13, 2024, there will be a very special highlight with the new “Calibration Area”. Under the motto “Innovative Calibration”, numerous exhibitors will present innovations for the calibration of sensors and measuring technology in a compact area. The focus will be on digital concepts and the challenges of calibration. The topic of “calibration” is currently at the top of most companies’ to-do lists. As the number of sensors and measuring points increases, the use of modern digital and automated calibration concepts is becoming a decisive ..read more

In mid-June, the VDE Testing and Certification Institute invited Phoenix Contact to Offenbach, Germany – for the official presentation of the examination certificate for billing compliant with calibration laws, specifically German measurement and calibration law, for the Charx control modular AC charging controller. By using the pre-certified package, billing that is compliant with German measurement and calibration law can be easily implemented. This significantly simplifies the certification process for the customer’s own AC charging solution. At the presentation, Sven Öhrke, member of the E ..read more