Calibration Management Articles

In-depth guides on calibration management best practices, interval optimization, measurement uncertainty, and choosing the right software for your lab.

What Is Calibration Management Software?

Calibration management software is a specialized application that helps organizations track, schedule, document, and report on the calibration of meas...

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What Is Calibration? Complete Guide

Calibration is the process of comparing the measurements produced by an instrument to the known values of a reference standard, and documenting the re...

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Calibration vs Verification: What's the Difference?

Calibration, as defined by the International Vocabulary of Metrology (VIM), is an operation that under specified conditions first establishes a relati...

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How to Set Calibration Intervals

Calibration intervals determine how frequently your instruments are removed from service, tested against reference standards, and returned to use. Set...

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Calibration Management Best Practices

Effective calibration management begins with knowing exactly what you have. Every measuring instrument and piece of test equipment that affects produc...

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Free Calibration Management Software: What to Look For in 2026

Most calibration labs start small — a dozen gages, one technician, and a spreadsheet. At this stage, paying hundreds of dollars per month for calibrat...

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AS9100 vs ISO 17025: Which Standard Applies to Your Calibration Lab?

AS9100 and ISO/IEC 17025 address different aspects of quality and measurement, and understanding their scope is essential for calibration professional...

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How to Calculate Calibration Intervals Using Drift Analysis

Calibration intervals determine how frequently your measuring instruments are calibrated. Set them too short and you waste money on unnecessary calibr...

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5 Signs You've Outgrown Spreadsheet-Based Calibration Tracking

The first and most obvious sign that your spreadsheet has become a liability is a missed calibration due date. Spreadsheets do not send notifications....

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