Metrology is a key part of everyday life, ensuring accuracy and fairness in all segments of society, said Gordana Bajić, Director of the Institute of Metrology.
The Institute of Metrology - the national metrology institute, today in Podgorica marked 150 years since the signing of the Metre Convention, in cooperation with the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering of the University of Montenegro, on the occasion of World Metrology Day.
Bajić said that the Institute of Metrology is marking 150 years since the signing of the Metre Convention — an agreement that established the international system of measurement units and enabled the entire world to measure physical quantities according to the same rules.
As she said, this is an important anniversary, because metrology is not something that only concerns laboratories and scientific research, but is present in the everyday life of every person.
"It's there when you buy fruit at the market and you expect the scale to be accurate. It's in every medicine you've been prescribed, in every car speedometer, in the liter of fuel you pour into your car, as well as in every electricity meter or water meter," said Bajić.
She pointed out that they are celebrating the anniversary in cooperation with the University of Montenegro, in order to bring this field closer to young people and encourage them to recognize metrology as an important part of science, technology and development.
"Montenegro is part of the international metrology system and our role is to ensure trust in every measurement. Today we celebrate that trust as the foundation of security, fairness and progress," said Bajić.
Assistant Director of the Institute of Metrology Tomo Božović said that today they have an obligation to inform citizens about what metrology actually is.
"Metrology is the science of measurements, units of measurement, their metallons and standards. It is not something abstract and reserved for laboratories and scientific works, and it has always been with us," said Božović.
As he said, metrology is present in people's lives, starting from the moment of measurement after birth, through everyday activities such as going to the store, paying bills for energy consumed, riding a taxi, and all the way to the moment when something is designed, produced or built.
"Someone once said nicely that metrology is a silent guarantee that everything is done properly," said Božović.
He explained that the Institute of Metrology is a state administration body responsible for affairs in the field of metrology.
"This is our national metrology institute, which through the work of its nine activation laboratories ensures metrological traceability of measurements in the country. It provides an example of the international system of measurement units," said Božović.
As he stated, the Institute of Metrology assesses the compliance of measuring instruments with prescribed requirements, supervises their use, and controls objects made of precious metals.
"The Institute of Metrology, together with the Accreditation Body of Montenegro and the Institute for Standardization, forms the basis of the state's quality infrastructure," Božović emphasized.
According to him, the ultimate goal is a quality product on the market, meaning a protected and satisfied consumer.
Božović pointed out that the Institute faces numerous challenges in its work, and there are two that they have not managed to resolve - the lack of a permanent solution for office space for the Institute and the lack of administrative capacity.
"We hope that next year, when we celebrate 20 years since the founding of the Institute of Metrology, these issues will move from a dead end," said Božović.
Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Montenegro, Radoje Vujadinović, said that measurement and metrology as a science represent the foundation of modern mechanical engineering and are an indispensable segment of engineering education and research.
"At the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, their role is multifaceted, from basic understanding of physical quantities and units, through production quality control, to the development of advanced technical systems and new technologies," said Vujadinović.
As he pointed out, in the field of mechanical engineering, every millimeter, every second, can be of crucial importance.
"Metrology enables the accuracy, reliability and repeatability of engineering data. Without precise measurement, there is no possibility of quality design, nor of evaluating products or technical systems," emphasized Vujadinović.
He stated that measurement is the language through which science, industry and innovation communicate.
"At the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, metrology is an integral part of the education of future engineers. Through theoretical teaching and practical work in modernly equipped laboratories, students acquire practical knowledge and skills that are crucial for their future professional career," Vujadinović emphasized.
As he said, the faculty's measurement laboratories provide students with the opportunity to work with modern measurement equipment and systems, developing a sense of precision, systematicity, and responsibility, which are traits that are extremely important in engineering instruction.
Vujadinović said that at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, metrology is a key pillar in the education of competent, precise and responsible engineers who are ready to respond to the challenges of modern techniques and technology.
He pointed out that this year, World Metrology Day has a special significance, because this year marks the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention.
According to Vujadinović, precise measurements enable the development of new technologies, the improvement of production processes and the assurance of product quality,
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