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Kevin Radzik
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In this podcast, we talk about concepts in metrology and measurement. We focus on calibration and measurement uncertainty.

  1. 12/14/2018

    Establishing Traceability in Unusual Situations

    Sometimes we have a measurement that is not as simple as we wish it were. In today's PodCast, we discuss this conundrum and some ways to tackle the problem.

    19 min

  2. 12/10/2018

    Amazon

    Testing and calibration are alive and well in our Amazon fueled retail world of today. Want to sell a product on Amazon, find out about what they are going to require before you do.

    14 min

  3. 11/29/2018

    Why am I Cold?

    With the holiday season upon us, it seemed like the perfect time of year to answer the question, why am I cold? You have the thermostat set at 68 or 70ºF and yet you are freezing. Here's a hint, it has to do with the energy in the air, which has more to do with it than just temperature.

    14 min

  4. 11/26/2018

    Let's Talk Turkey

    Turkey, in a calibration PodCast? Yep, it is that time of year and time to share a little measurement science about the big ol' bird we all love to feast on.

    13 min

  5. 11/15/2018

    PID Tuning

    Had a fun little PID tuning event this week, so I figured I'd share my experience with everyone.

    15 min

  6. 11/02/2018

    IR & Emissivity

    IR temperature guns are being used everywhere today, and for a good reason. They are inexpensive and eliminate errors associated with measuring surfaces. Unfortunately, they also introduce errors that need to be understood by the end user to ensure quality measurements.

    13 min

  7. 10/29/2018

    Constants

    The field of metrology, like all scientific fields, is loaded with constants. These are important to be aware of, and it is also to be aware that constants aren't always, so, well, constant.

    15 min

  8. 10/24/2018

    Calibration Jobs

    Calibration jobs are out there everywhere. The problem is that we don't have near enough folks to fill the positions that are available. If you're interested in all of the things we talk about and your not a technician, this just might be the podcast for you!!

    10 min
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In this podcast, we talk about concepts in metrology and measurement. We focus on calibration and measurement uncertainty.

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    Kevin Radzik
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