Insights and news
Insights, trends and news on the main topics of interest for measuring instruments certification.
The importance of legal metrology to a nation
Let us begin 2023 with a consideration that, while it might seem obvious at first reading, nevertheless is not, quite the contrary.Is legal metrology important to a nation? Or is it an entirely secondary topic?Is it important for a state to be active in legal...
The digital inscriptions in non-automatic weighing instruments (NAWI)
Is it acceptable that in non-automatic weighing instruments (NAWI) the inscriptions of maximum capacity (Max), minimum capacity (Min) and verification scale division (e) are only visible in the display, thus only when the instrument is in operation?How can this...
The measure of gas delivery in Europe at distribution level: energy and quality
In this period of profound changes and new dynamics in trying to find more sustainable and interoperable solutions also in the Utilities sector, we think about the measurement of gas delivery at the distribution level, i.e. at the final points to the distribution...
Weighing in motion and Smart Mobility
The expression 'weighing in motion' (WIM) properly refers to instruments that automatically weigh the mass of vehicles, axle loads, and if applicable the axle-group loads of a road vehicle while the vehicle is crossing over the load receptor of the weighing...
The certification of new particulate counters: the PN counters
The particulate counters we discuss in this article, are the instruments used to measure the exhaust emissions during the periodic technical inspection (PTI) of vehicles with both diesel and petrol internal combustion engines. There is talk of 'new' particulate...
Certification of hydrogen fiscal measuring instruments
Hydrogen is currently the focus of many initiatives, seminars, national and international working groups, as it is one of the elements on which important environmental sustainability solutions are being developed.In particular, its use emerges as a fuel for vehicles...
