NI (Nasdaq: NATI) announced the NI Semiconductor Test System (STS) series. These PXI-based automated test systems reduce test cost for RF and mixed-signal devices by opening access to NI- and industry-offered PXI modules in semiconductor production test environments. Compared to conventional semiconductor automated test equipment (ATE), STS lead users are experiencing reduced production costs and […]
Test Equipment
H-P, Agilent, Keysight: New name, same reputation
Those of us who have been around electronic instrumentation for a while can remember the days when Hewlett-Packard instruments were considered the cream of the crop. Where I worked, we always tried to get to the lab early on the days we had tests to run so we could get our hands on the highly […]
AMETEK Taylor Hobson 500H measures roundness, profile and surface finish
A precision surface measurement tool featuring a high-speed column drive, precision positioning and 4mm roundness and contour gauge has been introduced by Taylor Hobson, a unit of AMETEK, Inc. The new Talyrond 500H measures roundness, profile and surface finish on a single platform with high accuracy due to an extremely low noise floor. It is […]
Tektronix Waveform Monitors Meet 4K Needs of Production, Post-Production and Broadcast Markets
Tektronix, an innovator of video quality monitoring solutions, announced that its WFM8200 and WFM8300 waveform monitors and WVR8200 and WVR8300 rasterizers can now be easily upgraded via software to support 4K, eliminating the need for customers to purchase costly hardware replacements in order to shoot, prepare and deliver 4K programming. “4K is taking off and […]
Hexagon Metrology Releases HP-O Optical Measurement Solution
Hexagon Metrology announced the release of the new-to-the-market HP-O non-contact scanning probe for high accuracy measurement and inspection applications. The non-contact probe is an attractive alternative to conventional tactile analog measurement and scanning probes. The innovative device exerts no physical impact on a part, delivering force-free measurement of blisks, blades, gear profiles and flank lines, […]
AccuDyne AC Dynamometer system for wind power testing applications
SAKOR Technologies, Inc., a recognized provider in the implementation of instrumentation products for dynamometer testing, announces the availability of its complete AccuDyne™ AC Dynamometer system for wind power testing applications. The system can be used by multiple engineering groups to test and verify designs, as well as for quality control testing after manufacturing. Ideal for […]
Portable Degas System Offers Choice of Vacuum Pumps
A portable degas system that can be tailored to customer requirements with a choice of vacuum pumps, gauges, chamber sizes, feed-throughs, and more has been introduced by MV Products of North Billerica, Massachusetts. The MV 4-Gallon Portable Degas System is totally self-contained in a 20” sq. mobile cart and operates on 115V power; making it […]
HEIDENHAIN to Share “Dynamic” Insights at IMTS
From HEIDENHAIN Corporation, comes an opportunity to view its newest and most impressive products for machine tools at this year’s International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2014in Chicago ( McCormick Place – September 8-13). Expected at the HEIDENHAIN booth (IMTS #E-5248) will also be stages set to share HEIDENHAIN’s well-researched insights about “Dynamic Precision” and “Dynamic […]
Mitutoyo Releases CV-2100N4 and M4 Contracers
Mitutoyo America announces the addition of new CV-2100N4 and M4 Contracers to their line of Form Measurement Instruments. These new models replace the already successful CV-1000N2/2000M4 models. The new CV-2100N4/M4 models have been redesigned to offer improved operability and functionality to revolutionize contour measuring systems allowing measurement that is quick, simple and accurate. The operation […]
New Handheld TDR Locates Faults on Mixed Paired Metallic Cables
Megger, a world manufacturer and supplier of test equipment and measuring instruments for electrical power applications, now offers a handheld time domain reflectometer (TDR) that locates faults on mixed paired metallic cables. The CFL535G can test the capabilities of connections and locate faults for up to 12 miles (20 km). This high resolution, compact TDR […]