Editing Metrology (section)

=== Applied, technical or industrial metrology ===

Applied, technical or industrial metrology is concerned with the application of measurement to manufacturing and other processes and their use in society, ensuring the suitability of measurement instruments, their calibration and quality control.<ref name=FCM/> Producing good measurements is important in industry as it has an impact on the value and quality of the end product, and a 10–15% impact on production costs.<ref name=C-S/> Although the emphasis in this area of metrology is on the measurements themselves, traceability of the measuring-[[Measuring instrument|device]] calibration is necessary to ensure confidence in the measurement. Recognition of the metrological competence in industry can be achieved through mutual recognition agreements, accreditation, or peer review.<ref name=C-S/> Industrial metrology is important to a country's economic and industrial development, and the condition of a country's industrial-metrology program can indicate its economic status.<ref name = "silva"/>