Calibration Archives - Industrial Inspection & Analysis (IIA)

IIA offers state-of-the-art calibration equipment that is utilized in an environmentally controlled lab for accuracy that is second to none.

August 12, 2026

How Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Helps Protect People, Property & The Planet

By March 2, 2006, when the spill was first discovered, it was already too late. By that time, corrosion had been slowly eating away at Alaska’s Prudhoe Bay pipeline for years. What started as a small hole in the pipeline would lead to a massive crude oil spill that contaminated vast areas of pristine Alaskan wilderness, including wildlife habitat, rivers and wetlands. Even more tragic is the fact that the event could probably have been prevented.

August 10, 2026

Metrology for R&D & Product Development

Perfecting the Prototype: Why Metrology Matters in Product Design As many manufacturers have learned the hard way, the "cost of change" increases dramatically in later stages of the product lifecycle. By some estimates, fixing a dimensional issue after production could easily cost 1,000 times more than fixing it during the design stage.

July 22, 2026

12 Reasons to Make IIA Your Calibration Provider

Aside from matters of material and design, the difference between a superstar product and a lemon could come down to calibration. When faithfully performed, this critical process allows manufacturers to consistently produce the product their customers are counting on.

July 20, 2026

IIA’s Attention to Detail Earns Praise from Utility

During a routine inspection for Tacoma Public Utilities in Washington, IIA Technician Anthony identified and reported a seemingly minor issue involving a bracket on a bucket truck. When the utility reported the issue, the equipment manufacturer deemed it significant enough to instruct the utility to remove the part from service until the problem could be fixed.

July 14, 2026

Eight Common Pyrometry Mistakes That Cost Companies Thousands — and How to Avoid Them

From aerospace to pharmaceutical, many industries rely on furnaces and ovens to dry, cure, or bake materials, parts, components and coatings. Precise measurements of furnace temperatures help to ensure safe, dependable products that meet quality standards and customer expectations.