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World Metrology Day
20 May 2021
No better measure for health.
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Riyadh International Summit on Standards within G20 activities
29 October 2020
As part of this year’s G20-related activities, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will hold the Riyadh International Standards Summit on 4 November 2020.
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Economy
Getting the right fit for trade on World Metrology Day
19 May 2020
Measurement is a key factor in global trade as harmonized measurements mean everyone involved can speak the same language and know they are getting a fair deal. Which is why it is the theme of this year’s …
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Celebrating better measuring on World Metrology Day
17 May 2019
When is a kilogramme not a kilogramme? When it is not defined in the International System of Units (SI). To mark the launch of its recently revised version, the SI has been chosen as the theme of this …
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Celebrating constant evolution on World Metrology Day
20 May 2018
The SI system of international units of measurement is constantly adapting to the latest technology and scientific discoveries.
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Take me higher – a new standard for weather balloons just published.
9 August 2017
As worldwide research into weather patterns and natural disasters rises, so too does the use of meteorological balloons. Increasing global trade and demand for balloons that provide accurate data requires …
Making it all add up - International Standards for quantities and units are under revision
17 January 2017
When is a kilogramme a kilogramme? How do you accurately measure the spectrum of light?
How do we know how to measure anything?
20 May 2016
Can you imagine what it would be like to make any scientific discovery or invention without measurements? Nearly impossible. But it’s not enough to simply agree on units of measurement. These have to be …
Today is World Metrology Day!
20 May 2015
Many decisions in life are based on measurements, which need to be sufficiently accurate for the purpose. Making quality-assured measurements is an expertise in its own right, and must be carried out in …
Water meters count on ISO standards
30 June 2014
Does your water bill indicate an abnormal water consumption? The amount might not be pleasant to pay, but count yourself lucky you have a water meter, because without it you would not know that your pipe …
ISO strengthens partnership with World Meteorological Organization
19 September 2008
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