Endress+Hauser Flow’s calibration laboratory has maintained ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation since 1994, solidifying its role as a leader in the flow measurement industry. This milestone marks three decades of delivering reliable and accurate calibration services, reinforcing the company’s dedication to quality and innovation.
As a global leader in flow measurement for over 40 years, Endress+Hauser Flow has built its success on a blend of cutting-edge research, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and a strong focus on calibration. Calibration is a critical element that ensures the precision of every flowmeter, aligning its performance with the manufacturer’s technical specifications.
The ISO/IEC 17025 standard plays a crucial role in ensuring the competence and credibility of calibration laboratories. This internationally recognized standard verifies that laboratories meet strict requirements for technical expertise and quality assurance, guaranteeing the reliability of calibration results.
Endress+Hauser Flow achieved its first ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation in 1994, covering the product centers in Reinach, Switzerland, and Cernay, France. This achievement was made possible by a dedicated team and close collaboration with National Metrology Institutes in Switzerland (METAS) and Germany (PTB), along with the Swiss Accreditation Service (SAS). Since then, the company’s network of accredited calibration facilities has expanded globally, with centers in the USA, India, China, and Brazil, all following the same rigorous standards.
ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation offers a range of benefits, from demonstrating laboratory competence to overcoming international trade barriers. It ensures that calibration certificates are globally recognized and comparable, thanks to affiliations with the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and the ILAC Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA).
Endress+Hauser Flow’s global calibration network now includes nearly 90 stationary and over 50 mobile flow calibration rigs in more than 40 countries. These facilities are accredited by national bodies such as INMETRO (Brazil), A2LA (USA), DAkkS (Germany), NABL (India), and CNAS (China), covering various parameters like flow rate, density, temperature, and pressure. Mobile calibration rigs are a vital part of the company’s offering, providing customers with flexible and responsive support throughout the lifecycle of their instruments, ensuring precise calibrations with minimal uncertainty.
Looking ahead, Endress+Hauser Flow continues to innovate by optimizing calibration processes and embracing digitalization. Efforts include the development of Digital Calibration Certificates (DCC), which provide machine-readable data for improved traceability and efficiency. These initiatives, along with ongoing re-accreditation audits, ensure the company remains at the forefront of the calibration industry, continually enhancing the scope and accuracy of its services. As demand for accredited calibrations grows, driven by customers’ need for stringent quality standards, Endress+Hauser Flow reaffirms its commitment to delivering excellence through its ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation framework, maintaining the highest level of quality in calibration services.
