Mitutoyo celebrate 30 years

Mitutoyo UK, the worlds leading manufacturer of Metrology Equipment, have just celebrated their 30th Anniversary of business in the UK. They continue to support their range of measurement tools and machinery with educational support to their customers. The Japanese company has a wealth of experience in the field of dimensional measurement and boasts its very own training academy known as the Institute of Metrology, running over 100 courses covering 40 subject areas to around 600 people every year. These courses are generally aimed at both apprentices who need to learn the importance of accurate measurement, and working engineers looking to develop and maintain their knowledge of metrology or hone their skills in a particular application area such as Form Measurement or Statistical Process Control. Mitutoyo are also approved deliverers of the NPL Dimensional Measurement Training Framework. This nationally recognised course provides the underpinning knowledge and expertise for anyone who uses measurement tools or requires an appreciation of the importance of measurement and the use of dimensional measurement techniques to complete their daily tasks. In addition to the courses they run, Mitutoyo also produces a number of education supplements available to schools, colleges and further education establishments such as wallcharts and pocket guidebooks and covering the basics like equivalents, conversions and geometric tolerancing. In 2007 Mitutoyo published a book written by the Director of the Institute of Metrology titled Metrology Handbook – The Science of Measurement. While primarily intended as essential reading material for trainees attending courses run by the company's Institute of Metrology, the book has proved popular to both those embarking on a career that requires an understanding of the fundamentals of metrology as well as those currently studying in schools, colleges and universities. The Metrology Handbook has been well-received by professionals across UK manufacturing industry and education alike, with the Executive Vice President – Manufacturing Engineering of Rolls-Royce plc, Derby, Dr.Hamid Mughal, claiming the book to be essential reading for engineers throughout the company: "This outstanding reference book provides a comprehensive explanation of the underlying principles, technology, equipment and application of a wide range of workplace instruments, it will be of great assistance to my team." William Ion, Head of Department – Design, Manufacture and Engineering at the University of Strathclyde is recommending the book as core text for all his Metrology related classes: "The Mitutoyo Metrology Handbook presents in clear fashion the historical perspective, key principles, tools and techniques of the field of Metrology." The Metrology Handbook – The Science of Measurement is available to buy priced £25.00 by calling Mitutoyo on 01264 353123. For more information about Mitutoyo Training visit www.mitutoyo.co.uk