As you might imagine, accurately reading that tape measure is extremely important. The first thing to check to ensure accurate measurements is the sliding hook at the end of the tape. It is ...

The basic purpose of a tape measure is obvious, but it can be hard to get a precise measurement if it isn't used properly. Following is the text of the video. How to read a tape measure — and ...

We put nine of the best laser tape measures to the test over several weeks. Here's how the top models performed on the job ...

The proposed robot, dubbed GRIP-tape, which stands, in part, for grasping and rolling in-plane, reportedly solves a problem ...

Steel measuring tape is an interesting material, in that it's rigid enough to hold its shape when extended, but flexible enough that it gives way under pressure. Scientists have taken advantage of ...