"Gauge management" refers to the administration and monitoring of test and measurement equipment within a company. The goal is to ensure that these instruments are correctly calibrated, maintained, and available for testing to ensure the quality of manufactured products or services.
Typical software functions in the area of "gauge management":
Calibration Planning: Creation and management of calibration schedules for test and measurement equipment based on legal requirements and internal standards.
Calibration Management: Execution and documentation of calibrations, including history and traceability of results.
Maintenance Management: Planning and monitoring of maintenance activities for test and measurement equipment to ensure their reliability and accuracy.
Inventory Management: Management of the inventory of test and measurement equipment, including location tracking and availability checks.
Alerts and Reminders: Automated notifications and reminders for due calibrations and maintenance tasks.
Reporting and Analysis: Generation of reports on calibration and maintenance activities, as well as analysis of trends and historical data.