Temperature metrology and its impact on industry

On the occasion of the 8(th) International Temperature Symposium, we present a brief overview of the impact on industry of temperature metrology conducted at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), other national metrology institutes (NMIs), and industrial laboratories. A number of historical examples from the past hundred years illustrate the process of research, development, and commercialization of new technologies for temperature measurement and control. Several promising directions of future research are also discussed.