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INAB / NSAI NML host Calibration Forum – in Dublin Castle

On 18 June, INAB delivered a one day Calibration Forum with NSAI National Metrology Laboratory for all INAB clients in Dublin Castle. Over 90 clients attended and had the opportunity to hear and engage with speakers/experts on Uncertainty of measurement and traceability.

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(R-L) Brid Burke, INAB; David Fleming, NML; and Pat O’Brien, INAB.

The day covered:

INAB Policies on Calibration, Measurement of Uncertainty and ISO17025:2017 – Brid Burke,INAB
Introduction to Calibration and Traceability – David Fleming, NML
Reference materials and Calibration, Pat O’Brien, INAB
Measurement Uncertainty in Testing – Les Coveney, INAB Assessor

Practical examples of measurement uncertainty approaches: (Les Coveney, Alison Bransfield, Eddie McCullagh)