The web site includes a discussion forum for the benefit of the metrology community. The codes and specifications that form the basis of the U.S. system of weights and measures are now available from NIST on the Internet. Manufacturers, as well as international weights and measures organizations, can now easily access accepted specifications and tolerances for scales and other measuring devices in NIST Handbook 44. They can also view model weights and measures laws and regulations, which have been adopted by most states, in NIST Handbook 130. NIST's Office of Weights and Measures posted these documents to increase the dissemination and availability of these documents thereby promoting uniformity of weights and measures in the marketplace.
Uniformity protects consumers and benefits businesses by ensuring fair competition.
27 Mar 2000 Flow Research announces the release of their new temperature study The Market for Temperature Sensors and Transmitters in the Americas, this study, which represents a full year of research, is the most comprehensive report available on these markets. It is based on over 250 supplier interviews and an extensive end-user survey. The study contains 640 pages and has over 300 charts and tables. Both companies say move will increase opportunities for collaboration, innovation and customer service. Fluke Corporation, a worldwide leader in compact, professional electronic test tools, has announced the acquisition of the Precision Measurement Division of Wavetek Wandel Goltermann.