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 AW-Lake TG Series Gas Turbine Flow Meter is a robust solution for engineers and plant managers seeking reliable data in even the most challenging environments.
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As the temperatures are dropping, ensuring your equipment is ready for the cold is crucial. That’s why, this month, Cross Company is highlighting Parker Quick Couplings.
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Save on Lynx EVO and Swift PRO Elite, Cam or DUO with the Vision Engineering Year End Sale
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Aerospace components frequently feature specialized surfaces like polished metals, optical glass, or mirror-like coatings. Measure low-contrast materials with the OGP M-Series!
November 13, 2025
Cross Company’s Hose and Fittings Group is proud to accept the Silver Flagship Award from the Parker Tube Fittings Division
November 12, 2025
This Enidine case study shows how a designer of high-speed material handling equipment for mail sorting used an innovative safety solution for a new overhead crane-like system.
November 12, 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.