Measurement notes
Short technical notes on sensing, environmental monitoring, encoder feedback, calibration evidence, and application-driven instrument selection.
Choosing between SICK sensors, a radar sensor, and a digital depth micrometer depends on your application and environment. A measurement specialist shares the scenarios, the mistakes, and a pre-purchase checklist.
Jane SmithA procurement manager's story about choosing a SICK absolute encoder, checking a fever temperature during a sick day, troubleshooting with a Fluke 16 multimeter, handling a Carl surgical microscope calibration, and learning how to calibrate a Mettler Toledo pH meter without ignoring total cost.
Jane SmithAn admin buyer's candid take on SICK sensors, absolute encoders, and the practical realities of sourcing industrial instruments without getting burned.
Jane SmithA procurement manager explains why SICK encoder distributors, pressure sensors, and a 175 true RMS multimeter prevent costly failures—and why total cost beats unit price.
Jane SmithHow to choose a SICK absolute encoder, repeater pipette, automotive multimeter kit, or insulation tester. A cost-controller's comparison of total ownership costs.
Jane SmithAn engineer and buyer reflects on hard-learned lessons with SICK sensors, PMD 3D sensors, CO2 sensors, and even an Eppendorf repeater pipette. Why unit price is the wrong metric, and how total cost of ownership saves real money.
Jane SmithA rush-order story about finding a SICK DFS60 encoder, a safety sensor substitute, a small multimeter, and the answer to 'where are Starrett calipers made' when every hour counted.
Jane SmithA practical checklist for verifying a SICK wire draw absolute encoder, using CMM metrology to validate fixtures, and using a Starrett angle finder the right way.
Jane SmithA maintenance engineer explains why part numbers matter for SICK absolute encoder PROFINET units, SICK encoder ATM60 choices, Eppendorf centrifuge 5804R accessories, radar sensors, and how Agilent fittings for HPLC columns work.
Jane SmithA SICK quality control manager recounts how a missing color check on photoelectric sensor enclosures led to a costly rework—and the new inspection protocol that prevented future issues.
Jane Smith