Forum of metrology with participation of SLM

Association SMS (Slovak Metrological Society) under the auspices of the Slovak Office of Standards, Metrology and Testing has lately organized already 46th Forum of metrology. The main aim of the conference was, as well as in previous years, to recall the importance of measuring and metrology and also to resolve the issue of selected field of industry.  This year’s forum was devoted to Measurement Management System in the automotive industry.

Many important lecturers from the world of science and technology have participated among the speakers this year. They enriched the program of the conference with their thematic presentations. The conference was also attended by Stephen Patoray, director of BIML, who visited Slovakia for the second time. Awarding Jan Andrej Segner Prize for metrology was one part of the conference too. S. Patoray gained this prize for his active work and lifetime contribution in the field of metrology as well as for his rich work as a lecturer. It was handed to him by the president of the ÚNMS SR, Jozef Mihok.

Members of Slovak legal metrology also took part in the conference. Jaromir Markovic, general director of  SLM, was awarded plaque on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of founding the Association of Slovak Scientific and Technological Societies.

More information about this year’s Forum of metrology and complete presentations of speakers you can find on web page www.metrolog.sk.