Measurement notes
Short technical notes on sensing, environmental monitoring, encoder feedback, calibration evidence, and application-driven instrument selection.
A procurement manager with six years of equipment budgets explains why measurement costs go far beyond the sticker price—from SICK absolute encoder PROFINET upgrades and vetting SICK encoder distributors to calibrating a Mitutoyo micrometer on schedule.
Jane SmithA field engineer shares six years of documented measurement disasters—from a failed SICK DBS60 encoder installation to a misread Sensus water meter—and the deeper causes behind them. Plus the simple checklist that stopped the bleeding.
Jane SmithA procurement manager shares six years of cost-tracking data showing why SICK wire draw absolute encoders—including the ATM60—outperform cheaper alternatives on total cost of ownership. The same TCO lesson applies to precision balance and true RMS multimeter purchases, plus a practical guide on how to install IFM inductive sensors step by step to avoid early failures.
Jane SmithAfter 6 years and 150 orders, a procurement manager explains why buying on price leads to budget overruns—and how SICK encoders, amp clamp multimeters, pipette tips, and a simple thermometer fit into a smarter TCO strategy.
Jane SmithA practical checklist for engineers and procurement professionals to verify quality and avoid costly mistakes when buying SICK absolute encoders, SICK sensors, insulation multimeters, gas flow meters, and FLIR thermal cameras.
Jane SmithPractical answers for procurement professionals on SICK photoelectric sensors, encoder DBS60E, depth calipers, and how to use an Extech moisture meter — with honest limitations and real-world experience.
Jane SmithPractical steps for administrative buyers to evaluate total cost of ownership when purchasing SICK encoders, temperature sensors, water meters, HPLC software, and calipers (Starrett vs Mitutoyo).
Jane SmithA personal story of a sensor failure that caused costly downtime, and how switching to SICK's ATM60 encoder and photoelectric sensors, combined with diagnostic tools like a Fluke 117 multimeter and Tektronix oscilloscope, saved our line.
Jane SmithA practical comparison of SICK sensors and cheaper alternatives, broken down by three real-world scenarios. Learn when the premium is worth it and when it's not, based on total cost analysis.
Jane SmithA seasoned procurement manager argues that the old way of buying encoders—focusing on unit price—is costing you more than you think. Here’s why switching to programmable, IO-Link enabled sensors is a smarter long-term investment.
Jane Smith