Cross Precision Measurement Newsletter – December 2022

Innovating the Industrial World

Did you know we have a podcast? Cross Company is excited to share that we have our very own podcast hosted by Cross CEO, John King. On each episode, he sits down with a technical expert to talk about what’s new and exciting in the industrial world. The latest episode features Jim Hewston, Director of Quality & Training, and Jeremy Larson, Service Director, to talk about changes in the world of calibration.

You can find Innovating the Industrial World on your podcast listening platform. For more information click below

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TAR vs TUR

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A robust quality control system should have controls in place to ensure that calibration accuracies and/or expanded uncertainties are sufficiently small so that the adequacy of the measurements made is not affected. The terminology utilized for the adequacy of the measurements has evolved over the years and can be a source of confusion.

If you aren’t sure what the difference is between TAR and TUR keep reading.

Cross Testing Group Adds New Capabilities

Cross Company-Testing Division recently added a number of new capabilities as well as expanded capacity in the Detroit, MI area. New services now available to Cross customers include EMC testing, Altitude testing, CT Scanning with measurement analysis, IP Code testing, RF testing, and more. Click below to see a full list.

See how our team can help improve quality, increase efficiency, and reduce risk

Latest Cross Company Updates

The new OHAUS Explorer Balance Series offers reliable accuracy and user-friendly features to simplify your precision weighing tasks.
October 29, 2025
The AMB Series elastomer-sealed, digital mass flow controller (MFC) and meter packs a range of advanced features into a footprint as small as a Post-it note.
October 21, 2025
Mitutoyo offers premier measurement instruments throughout the U.S. The HR-530 series of Hardness Testers provide exceptional accuracy, stability, and user friendly solutions for standardized testing methods.
October 16, 2025
RX Solutions offers a range of computed tomography (CT) systems that allow for non-destructive testing to precisely measure and inspect components in just one scan.
October 16, 2025
This is EV cable trailer from Larson Cable Trailers is an awesome example of the kind of projects we help our customers design and build. They were satified with the project and showcased it’s capabilities in these videos!
October 15, 2025
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The new series of Quantim® QMC Coriolis flow meters and controllers from Brooks Instrument aims to achieve precise and consistent measurement and control of low flow rates of liquid or gas.
October 1, 2025

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Did you know… Cross Company is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Our ESOP started in 1979 and as of 2006, we are 100% employee-owned! Learn more about our ESOP and how that benefits both team members and our customers.
Did you know... the precision measurement group at Cross was founded in 1939 by our current CEO's grandfather, Jim King. That's a whole lot of calibration!
Did you know... A fingerprint weighs about 50 micrograms. We know, we weighed it! The residue left from a finger can actually make a difference in weight results which is why we wear gloves when we calibrate weights. For reference, a sheet of paper is about 4.5 grams, that’s 4.5 million micrograms.
Did you know… Cross Company has grown significantly since our start in 1954. Over the years we've acquired 26 companies! Today, our five groups have expertise in everything from industrial automation to precision measurement, and industry knowledge going all the way back to 1939.