Glossary

Machine Capability

Machine capability encompasses the array of functions and performance traits that a machine or device can deliver. It involves the machine's aptitude for accomplishing precise, efficient, and consistent execution of specific tasks or processes.

Machine capability indices

Machine capability indices are statistical indicators that assess a machine's ability to produce products in accordance with specifications and quality standards, allowing variability in the production process to be identified and minimized.

Malware

Malware is short for Malicious Software, designed to attack and gain access to the user's device. It aims to cause damage, steal data, or monitor the user, and includes viruses, spyware, adware, phishing, trojans, rootkits, and more.

MDR

MDR (Medical Device Regulation) is EU Regulation 2017/745 that governs medical devices in the EU. It sets strict rules for safety, traceability, and clinical evaluations to protect patients and ensure higher product quality.

Measurement Variability

Measurement variability refers to the differences in results that can occur when the same phenomenon is measured repeatedly and can be caused by various factors such as changes in the environment, instrument precision or human factors; it is therefore important to analyse and account for this variability correctly when evaluating the data in order to make conclusions as accurate as possible.

Metrology

Metrology is the science of measurement, focused on ensuring accuracy, reliability, and consistency across various fields. It supports the quality of products and processes, as well as compliance with legal standards, through methods like calibration of measuring devices and management of measurement uncertainties.

MSA

MSA determines the reliability of the measured data and identifies any uncertainties in the entire measurement system, i.e. it takes into account other influences than the meter itself.

MTBF

MTBF stands for Mean Time Between Failures, a statistical metric used to gauge the reliability of a product or manufacturing machine. It represents the average time between two consecutive failures.

MTTF

MTTF, or Mean Time To Failure, is a reliability metric that indicates the average time a product or system will function before encountering an irreparable failure.

MTTR

MTTR stands for Mean Time To Repair, representing the average time needed to fix a faulty system or component and restore it to normal operation. This crucial metric aids maintenance and repair operations by identifying opportunities for improvement and optimization.