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  • Scientific metrology

    Population growth, increased life expectancy, the intensification of international passenger and goods traffic, and advances in modern medicine are placing increasing pressure on healthcare systems. Healthcare systems are therefore facing new challenges, such as the increasing complexity of the measurements required. Every measurement related to healthcare follows a predefined method. In some cases, these measurements…

  • Legal metrology

    The food we consume, the tap water we drink, the electrical appliance we switch on, the car we drive, the airplane that transports us — in all these situations, our safety depends on the application of safety laws and regulations developed and implemented by authorities, regulatory bodies, and governments. The purpose of these safety laws…

  • Industrial metrology

    In almost every commercial transaction, measurements are involved. To ensure equal treatment among all parties, it is necessary to consider these measurements as “acceptable.” Consumer goods must provide good value for money while also being safe. Thus: food products must be free from any dangerous substances (toxins, pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, etc.); products must undergo reliable…