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This applies for the smallest dimensions, such as nano-structured surfaces, through micro-components for medical and communications technology up to large parts for the engineering industry.</p> <p>With our high-precision measuring instruments and procedures in the laboratory for Length, Nano- and Microtechnology, we ensure the traceability of all dimensional measurements to the metre unit. With our calibration and measurement services we help industry and research in their quest for reliable and accurate measurement.</p> <p>In order to keep up with the pace of development, we are constantly refining our measurement facilities. With this aim in mind, we conduct various research and development projects. Our specialist field is micrometrology, reflecting one of the key Swiss business areas.</p> </div> </div> <div class="multilist " id="id_98be9783a839b2eca3431986675d143d-box"> <div class="" id="id_98be9783a839b2eca3431986675d143d-box-content"> <ul class="list-unstyled "> <li class=""> <a href="/dam/metas/en/data/fachbereiche/laenge_nano-_und_mikrotechnik/einheit-meter-e.pdf.download.pdf/einheit-meter-e.pdf" title="Realisation and Dissemination of the Length Unit" class="icon icon--before icon--pdf">Realisation and Dissemination of the Length Unit<span class="text-dimmed"> (PDF, 114 kB, 06.07.2020)</span></a></a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <link rel="stylesheet" href="/etc/designs/core/frontend/modules/multilist.min.css" type="text/css"> <script src="/etc/designs/core/frontend/modules/multilist.min.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript"> $(document).ready(function () { Namics.multilist.init(); }); </script> </div> <div class="tab-pane clearfix " id="tab0__content_metas_en_home_fabe_laenge_jcr_content_par_tabctrl"> <h2 class="sr-only visible-print-block">Services</h2> <div class="mod mod-textimage"> <div class="clearfix"> <figure style="max-width:inherit"><img src="/metas/en/home/fabe/laenge/_jcr_content/par/tabctrl/items/tab0/tabpar/textimage/image.imagespooler.jpg/1594063204009/laenge-dl.jpg" alt=""/></figure> <p>Our measurement services encompass virtually all dimensions and measuring instruments for dimensional metrology for the determination of length, shape, angles and surface properties.</p> <p><b>Calibrations</b></p> <p>With our calibration services, we ensure that your measuring instruments for dimensional measurements are traceable to the national measurement standards. 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Please contact METAS Cert for conformity assessments of measuring instruments in accordance with the New and Global Approach.</p> <p><b>Consultations</b></p> <p>If you have any questions concerning our services or need advice, we will be pleased to help. 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