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A lot of test and measurement equipment needs to be calibrated from time to time, however, we also sell equipment that is already calibrated. We get a lot of questions about this. In this article we explain in a nutshell what exactly calibration is and when you might need it.Read More

In this article the different errors in temperature measurement with a thermal camera are discussed.Read More

Bas talks in this video about the importance of regularly cleaning and maintaining soldering tips to prevent oxidation. Therefore, a step-by-step procedure is mentioned to keep your soldering tips in a good condition while and after soldering. Furthermore, the use of a tip tinner to clean oxidized soldering tips is shown. Finally, the advantages of using brass wool compared to a damp sponge are discussed and a CLMU soldering tip cleaner is introduced.
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Bas shows in this video two tweezer stations from Atten which are the Atten GT-6150C and the Atten GT-6200 and tells you why you should buy one of these tweezer stations over a tweezer station from Hakko, JBC, and Weller.
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Power analyzers can be used to measure the flow of energy in either AC or DC systems. A power analyser can also be used to measure the standby power consumption of devices. A lot of devices consume electricity when they appear to be turned off or while they are inactive, such as your TV or your microwave oven. This power consumption is known as standby power and can be a significant contributor to product energy use. The standby power of household electronic devices is typically very small, but the sum of all these devices within the household and over the span of a year can easily become significant.
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