White Paper: ALL CALIBRATIONS ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL: Exploring The Value Of Accredited Calibration Laboratories

Most people would probably agree that regular maintenance and calibration of equipment and instrumentation is the best way to ensure the accuracy of the device and further the value of the original investment. ISO 9001 and similar standards also require the calibration of devices that affect quality and/or the quality of inspection and test results. But, how do you know that the calibration laboratory you use is providing you with accurate results? And, by what criteria do you determine whether you are using a reliable and credible laboratory? This article will explain why the only way to be sure of the accuracy of the calibration results and the technical credibility of the laboratory is to use an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory as your calibration source.