Acknowledgements

Many people have helped me to put the first and second editions of this book together. The work has involved some rearrangements in my personal life and I thank my loving wife, Sharmin, for putting up with this (especially with me insisting on using the book writing as an excuse do not so other things around the house).

Above all I would like to express thanks to Dr Han Haitjema (Mitutoyo Research Centre Europe, The Netherlands) for his critical comments on most of the chapter drafts and for his never-ending good humour and a sound basis in reality!

Also, many external folk have contributed and for this they have my eternal gratitude and friendship. In alphabetical order of their affiliations, these include: Dr Franz Helmli ...

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