The Importance of Measurement in Manufacturing Operations

In the production and manufacturing process, measurement plays a very important role to ensure satisfactory product quality and optimize the production process. Therefore, measurement tools are one of the indispensable elements in many industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, environment, energy, and many others. In this article, we will learn about measuring equipment, the common types of measuring equipment today, and the importance of measurement activities in some typical areas. In addition, we will also explore how technology measures the impact on businesses and their production processes.

1. What is measuring equipment?

Measuring devices are tools, machines, equipment, software used to measure and check the accuracy of specifications such as dimensions, mass, pressure, temperature, voltage and others. This equipment is widely used in many fields such as industrial production, healthcare, science, technology, environment, geology, construction and many others. These devices make production and quality control processes more accurate, fast and efficient, while saving time and optimizing production. Mechanical measuring instruments are also an important part of measuring equipment, used to measure the specifications of mechanical parts and equipment.

2. Popular types of measuring equipment today

Here are the types of measuring devices that are applied in life.

2.1. Group of measuring equipment used in water analysis

In the field of water analysis, measuring devices are used to evaluate the quality and properties of water. These devices are often used in laboratories and water testing stations. Here are some common devices in the field of water analysis:

• pH measuring device: Used to measure the acidity or alkalinity of water. pH is measured using a pH sensor, which provides a pH value to the user.
• Redox meter (ORP): Used to measure the oxidation or reduction capacity of a solution. ORP is measured using ORP sensors, which provide ORP values to the user.
• Conductivity (EC) measuring device: Used to measure the degree of electrical conductivity of water. The conductivity of water depends on the concentration of ions present in the water.
• Dissolved oxygen (DO) measuring device: Used to measure the amount of dissolved oxygen in water, this is an important parameter in evaluating water quality. Measuring the amount of dissolved oxygen in water helps assess the viability of organisms in water.
• Equipment for measuring pollutants: Including many different types of equipment such as heavy metal measuring equipment, organic matter measurement, hazardous substance measurement … These devices help assess the quality of water that is being contaminated and help devise appropriate treatment measures.

2.2. Group of measuring equipment used in industrial production

In industrial production, measuring and controlling product quality is an important activity to ensure product quality and safety. Measuring devices in industrial production can be divided into the following categories:  

• Dimensional measuring devices: These devices are used to measure the dimensions of products, from small to large. These can include various kinds of micrometers, calipers, gauges, laser scanners, length gauges, diameter gauges, thickness gauges etc.
• Weight measuring devices: These devices are used to measure the weight of products, from small to large. These may include various types of electronic scales, mechanical scales, analytical scales etc.
• Pressure measuring devices: These devices are used to measure the pressure of products or during manufacturing processes. These may include various types of pressure pumps, pressure gauges, pressure gauges etc.
• Temperature measuring devices: These devices are used to measure the temperature of products or during manufacturing processes. These may include various types of microscopes, contact and non-contact thermometers, coated thermometers, etc.
• Moisture measuring devices: These devices are used to measure the moisture content of products or during manufacturing processes. These may include various types of hygrometers, degradation hygrometers, geological hygrometers, etc.
• Electrical measuring devices: These devices are used to measure the electrical parameters of products or in manufacturing processes. These may include various types of electricity meters, current meters, resistance meters, etc.

3. The importance of measurement activities in some typical areas

Metrology is an indispensable activity in production and other areas to ensure the quality of products and services. Modern and advanced measuring devices are used to measure dimensions, mass, pressure, temperature and other parameters. Here is the importance of measurement in some typical areas:

3.1. Nano Size Measurement

Nano size is being widely used in the production of high-tech products. Therefore, nanoscale measurement plays an important role to ensure product quality. Measuring tools such as spectrometers, photometers and analytical photometers are used to measure nanoscale and other parameters.

3.2. Measurement in the field of Fertilizer

Soil conditions play an important role in crop production. To ensure the good development of plants, nutrients and trace substances are needed. Measurement of factors such as soil pH, moisture, concentration of trace substances, nutrient concentration is carried out using measuring devices such as soil pH meters, soil moisture meters, spectrum analyzers and automatic mass machines.

3.3. Measurement in the field of Health

Measurement plays an important role in the medical field to ensure accuracy and safety for patients. Medical measuring devices such as blood pressure monitors, blood glucose meters, blood oxygen monitors, and ultrasound machines are used to measure important medical parameters.

3.4. Measurement in the field of clean water

Clean water conditions play an important role in human life. To ensure the safety and reliability of clean water, devices are needed to measure parameters such as pH, hardness, concentration of chemical substances and microorganisms. These parameters are measured regularly to ensure that clean water meets the quality standards set by governmental and international organizations. This helps ensure the safety and reliability of clean water, helping to protect the health and sustainable development of people and the environment.

4. How technology measures impact on the business

Measurement technology has a huge impact on businesses. The use of modern and accurate measuring equipment helps to ensure the quality of products and services, meet customer requirements and minimize production costs.

Modern measurement technologies such as high-precision meters, handheld spectrometers, atomic absorption spectrometers, X-ray emission spectrometers, help to measure the parameters of products or materials with high accuracy and reliability.

In addition, automatic measuring devices also help increase production productivity and reduce the workload for employees, ensuring the accuracy and uniformity of the production process.

However, the use of measuring equipment requires a highcost investment, training of employees for use and maintenance, thus requiring businesses to have detailed plans and appropriate investments to use effective measurement technology.

5. Summary

In the production process, companies and enterprises need to use measuring equipment to ensure the quality and accuracy of products, save costs and increase competitiveness in the market. Measuring equipment is also important in the medical, environmental and agricultural fields to ensure human safety and health.

METALEX Vietnam 2023 organized by RX Tradex will be a gathering place for companies, businesses, manufacturers and suppliers in the field of measurement and quality control. This exhibition will give businesses access to the latest technologies, state-of-the-art measuring equipment and advanced solutions to improve their production processes.

Companies and businesses will have the opportunity to present their products and services at the exhibition, meet and interact with industry experts and potential customers. This is an opportunity for businesses to introduce and find new partners, expand their business network and enhance their competitiveness in the market.