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2094 Lab Metrology Info Hour - Review of critical updates to ASTM documentary standards and Q&A

This review of updates to relevant documentary standards, either completed or underway, will focus on ASTM E617-23, Standard Specification for Laboratory Weights and Precision Mass Standards and ASTM E898-20, Standard Practice for Calibration of Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments; associated standards will also be mentioned. Active participation is encouraged, including open discussion of challenges and best practices.

CLASS INFORMATION

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • DEFINE updates being made to relevant mass calibration ASTM documents;
  • EXPLAIN to peers and management the importance of the standards and the updates; and
  • Apply updates to your laboratory’s quality management system as needed.

Microsoft Teams requirements:

  • Computer. At least a 1.1 GHz, two-core processor, 4GB of RAM, and 3GB of hard drive space for basic use. For a better experience, especially with video, a more powerful processor like a 4-core model is recommended.
  • Software and Operating System. The operating system must be a supported version of Windows, macOS, or Linux, or a mobile OS like Android or iOS.
  • Windows: Windows 11, Windows 10 (excluding LTSC), Windows 10 on ARM, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2012 R2.
  • macOS: Check the specific requirements for the version of macOS you are using.
  • Linux: Teams for Linux is available as a progressive web app (PWA) and works on supported desktop environments like GNOME or KDE.
  • Mobile: Supported on the last four major versions of Android and the last two major versions of iOS.
  • Internet Network (Bandwidth): A fast internet connection is recommended for video calls and screen sharing. Microsoft recommends a minimum of 10 mbps up/down per Teams Room. Teams prioritizes audio over video quality.
  • Display. Minimum 1024x768 resolution.
  • Video camera. USB 2.0.
  • Speakers.
  • Microphone.

Micheal Hicks and Elizabeth Koncki
Email: micheal.hicks [at] nist.gov (micheal[dot]hicks[at]nist[dot]gov)

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Micheal Hicks
Elizabeth Koncki
Elizabeth Koncki

PRE-EVENT

There are no prerequisites to participate in this webinar.

Sponsors

NIST Office of Weights and Measures

Created February 10, 2026
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