2025 September - 20 articles
Most flow metering methods used in industrial applications produce results sensitive to the local velocity profile. In response, manufacturers often implement correction algorithms; however, these are rarely supported by rigorous uncertainty evaluati...
Droplet-based microlens fabrication using Ultra Violet (UV) curable polymers demands the precise measurement of three-dimensional geometries, especially for non-axisymmetric shapes influenced by electric field deformation. In this work, we present a...
Integrating optical metrology into steelmaking and metalworking processes faces challenges not only from harsh conditions but also from a limited understanding of metrology concepts. The literature often overlooks distinctions between different uncer...
In the course of digitalization, the importance of modeling and simulating real-world processes in a computer is rapidly increasing. Simulations are now in everyday use in many areas. For example, simulations are used to gain a better understanding o...
Particle accelerator laboratories, which enable world-class research across many scientific fields, depend on the magnets used to manipulate their particle beams for successful operation. The community employs various techniques, typically based on H...
This paper proposes using provenance information to describe processes in metrology. The PROV data model is used as an example to showcase a conceptual analysis about how to improve quality, reliability, and overall interoperability within cross-doma...
This article investigates the acoustic properties of artificial discontinuities in reference specimens for the ultrasonic testing of welded joints in polyethylene pipes. An analysis is conducted on the reflectivity of various materials (air, sand, he...
Accurate characterization of 3D surface topography is essential for assessing the quality of machined components. This study investigates the influence of measurement area selection on the evaluation of roughness parameters in high-feed tangential tu...
Background: Velocity-based training (VBT) requires precise measurement devices to monitor neuromuscular performance. PowerTrackTM is a novel optoelectronic device designed to assess movement velocity in resistance training. This study aimed to evalua...
Cone Penetration Tests with pore pressure measurements (CPTu) are widely used in geotechnical site investigations due to their high-resolution profiling capabilities. However, traditional interpretation methods—such as the Soil Behavior Type In...
Optical fringe projection is an outstanding technology that significantly enhances three-dimensional (3D) metrology in numerous applications in science and engineering. Although the complexity of fringe projection systems may be overwhelming, current...
Thermal management is an area of study in electronics focused on managing temperature to improve reliability and efficiency. When temperatures are too high, cooling systems are activated to prevent overheating, which can lead to reliability issues. T...
Articulated arm coordinate measuring machines are designed for in situ use directly in manufacturing environments, enabling efficient dimensional control outside of climate-controlled laboratories. This study investigates the influence of ambient tem...
Current temperature sensors require regular recalibration to maintain reliable temperature measurement. Photonic/quantum-based approaches have the potential to radically change the practice of thermometry through provision of in situ traceability, po...
The determination of precise and reliable interior (IO) and relative (RO) orientation parameters for thermal infrared (TIR) cameras is critical for their subsequent use in photogrammetric processes. Although 2D calibration boards have become the pred...
The rapid advancement of materials science is driving the development of emerging advanced materials, such as nanomaterials, composites, biomaterials, and high-performance metals. These materials possess unique properties and offer significant potent...
Thermal mass flow sensors (TMFS) are used to detect the flow rates of gases. TMFS elements are available in different technologies and, depending on the one used, the material choice of substrate, heater, and temperature sensors can limit their perfo...
Access to significant amounts of data is typically required to develop structural health monitoring (SHM) systems. In this study, a novel SHM approach was evaluated, with all training data collected solely from a validated finite element analysis (FE...
Over recent years, ultrasonic atomization, especially with regard to liquid metals, has become an object of increased interest, mainly from industry, for additive manufacturing, but also from investigators, for research purposes. A strong correlation...
Slight changes in the local properties of a transmission line, dipped in a liquid, can be used to estimate its level through two different determination techniques, involving the capacitance and electromagnetic wave speed, measured by the time of fli...
