Måleteknisk

Måleteknisk is a term used in Scandinavian languages to describe matters related to measurement technology and the science of measurement, i.e., metrology. It covers the design, calibration, maintenance, and use of instruments and systems used to quantify physical quantities such as length, mass, temperature, pressure, and electrical signals. The field encompasses both the development of measurement instruments and the methods for obtaining reliable results, including error analysis, calibration procedures, and the establishment of traceability to reference standards.

Key components include measurement devices (sensors, transducers, gauges), measurement systems, calibration laboratories, and quality assurance processes. Metrological work emphasizes accuracy, precision, reliability, and uncertainty estimation, as well as documentation and standardization to ensure comparability across objects and times.

Applications are widespread in manufacturing, science, healthcare, and environmental monitoring. Professionals in måleteknisk roles perform instrument selection, calibration scheduling, measurement planning, data collection, and analysis, often within regulated environments governed by standards such as ISO/IEC 17025 (laboratory competence) and guidelines for measurement uncertainty (GUM).

The term is closely related to metrology as a discipline; in practice, måleteknisk work aims to ensure comparability and confidence in quantified data, enabling quality control, product conformity assessment, and regulatory compliance. Training paths include engineering, instrumentation, and metrology.