Industrial Metrology and the International System of Units
Thomas Bruns, Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, Braunschweig
Abstract:
A core exercise in industrial research and development as well as in production is precise and reliable measurement. While measurements at the production line or in the R&D laboratory are considered to be important for functionality and quality of the product, in the first place, there are many more aspects involved related e.g. to the globalization of markets, taxes, customs, national or international regulations etc. These various diverse requirements can all be covered based on the current implementation of the International System of Units (SI). The lecture will introduce the practical aspects of the SI by giving insights in the processes and efforts involved in the current implementation. We will explain the tools used for its maintenance and expansion and finally have a short outlook on the further development of the SI.
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