a r t i c l e i n f o Keywords: Dimensional metrology Interoperability Standard development STEP DMIS Dimensional metrology is an important part of any manufacturing system. It consists of distinct components and requires a large, diverse, and interconnected knowledge base. How to pass information seamlessly with minimal cost and minimal data loss between different components of a dimensional m...

Sir Christopher Wren is widely acknowledged as a key individual in the formation of the Royal Society, a society initially advocated ‘for the promotion of physicomathematical experimental learning’. Many people would not be surprised to learn that England’s most famous architect was a driving force behind the Royal Society. But most people would not know that Wren was at that time an astronomer...

This chapter focuses on metrology, sensors and controls for micromanufacturing. In general, a variety of sensors are employed in micromanufacturing. Many of them are used for metrology, and in particular dimensional metrology. Most are used on production machines to provide feedback during production. Few metrology systems for process and product control are available. The sensors and metrology...

The influence of the provisions legal metrology on formation and functioning monetary environment in market is studied. It shown that use tangible (reference) measures for determining value goods units makes it possible to form a stable system, equal all participants. This system can reasonably be attributed information measuring systems. Systems based constant determine money have been formed ...