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Time for a New Webinar — New Virtual Product Training Coming for Our Ultra-Portable RF Recording Solutions

When it comes to using the Vitrek family of products, knowing how to properly implement and understand the data they provide is of the utmost importance. While some people have prior knowledge of our products, it’s not out of the question that you might need a refresher course or a deeper dive into what makes these products tick. Our online training webinars provide our customers with the ability to speak with our industry experts and acquire the product knowledge training they need.  […]

By |November 22nd, 2021|Categories: Blog, Brand-GaGe, z1|Comments Off on Time for a New Webinar — New Virtual Product Training Coming for Our Ultra-Portable RF Recording Solutions

Vitrek Power Analyzers — Key Takeaways From Our Webinar

Power analyzers are a critical component of knowing the energy output of a given device once it’s turned on. Understanding the power consumption of specific units with a high degree of accuracy can help assess their overall performance and whether you need to perform a more in-depth maintenance check.  […]

By |September 30th, 2021|Categories: Blog, Brand-Vitrek, Products-Vitrek-Power-Analyzer, z1|Comments Off on Vitrek Power Analyzers — Key Takeaways From Our Webinar

Get More Out Of Your Military & Aerospace Applications

When testing the electrical systems for your military and aerospace applications, you need to ensure they are ready for the job and meet all the necessary standards. These specialized systems work to keep the highly sophisticated and advanced technology housed in these applications running at full strength, which requires the right amount of power to do their jobs effectively. Having the right electrical safety and performance testing equipment on hand can help determine the overall effectiveness of your applications.  […]

By |July 22nd, 2021|Categories: Blog, Brand-Vitrek, Industry-Aerospace, Industry-Government/Military, News-Vitrek, z1|Comments Off on Get More Out Of Your Military & Aerospace Applications

Capacitance Sensing vs. Strain Gauge Sensing Application Note

Capacitance Sensing vs. Strain Gauge Sensing Application Note Capacitance probes that are embedded in piezo flexure stages can provide significantly greater accuracy than strain gauges. Although some minor mounting modifications are required, capacitance probes with picoscale positioning provide higher linearity, greater long-term stability, and better direct measurement. Capacitance sensors cost more, however, and are limited by sensing distance. Therefore, strain gauge sensors remain a good choice for applications where cost is a consideration, sensing distances are larger, and high resolution or high accuracy are required. In a recent application note, MTI Instruments examines the differences between capacitance probes and [...]

By |June 30th, 2021|Categories: Brand-MTI, MTI Blog, Products-MTI-Capacitance, Z-REPUB, z1|Comments Off on Capacitance Sensing vs. Strain Gauge Sensing Application Note

Webinar Recap: Vitrek Products for Metrology and Calibration Labs

Metrology requires equipment capable of precise measurements and accurate readings. Taking the time to ensure that the instruments you use remain properly calibrated requires the right tools and training to ensure that they are in good working order. In our webinar: Vitrek Products for Metrology and Calibration Labs, we cover why you need the right calibration tools and why Vitrek offers the best high voltage tester options on the market in the form of our 4700 High Voltage Meter, PA920 Power Analyzer, and 2000MN Calibrator.  […]

By |June 3rd, 2021|Categories: Blog, Brand-Vitrek, Industry-Compliance Testing, Webinars-Vitrek, z1|Comments Off on Webinar Recap: Vitrek Products for Metrology and Calibration Labs

Why Demand for SiC Wafers is Soaring and Durable

Silicon carbide (SiC) wafers are in high demand, particularly in high-temperature applications. Silicon carbide (SiC), a semiconductor material made of both silicon and carbon, can withstand extreme temperatures of up to 2700°C. Often referred to as carborundum, SiC’s unique properties also make it a key material in non-electronic applications such as bulletproof vests, extrusion dies, sandpaper, and high-performance disc brakes. In the electronics industry, SiC wafers are crucial for devices operating under high temperatures, high voltages, or both. For example, they are used in electric vehicle (EV) power electronics, 5G communication systems, and LED technology, making SiC a material [...]

MTI Instruments’ Accumeasure HD System Proven to Be Highest Resolution Capacitance System in the World

ALBANY, N.Y., April 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — MTI Instruments, Inc. (“MTI Instruments”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mechanical Technology, Incorporated, (NASDAQ: MKTY), announced today that its Accumeasure HD system technology has been proven to measure distances as small as 69 picometers, setting a new bar for capacitance systems. The results were recently published in a white paper by Kevin Harding of Optical Metrology Solutions. Harding’s white paper can be accessed on MTI Instruments’ website. Harding’s independent study confirmed the findings of an internal experiment by MTI Instruments that concluded the Accumeasure HD system can provide picometer-level accuracy when used with [...]

By |April 9th, 2021|Categories: Blog, Brand-MTI, Industry-Sensors, New & Press Releases, News-MTI, Press Releases-Vitrek, Products-MTI-Capacitance, Z-REPUB, z1|Comments Off on MTI Instruments’ Accumeasure HD System Proven to Be Highest Resolution Capacitance System in the World

Webinar Recap: Vitrek Electrical Safety Testing for the Automotive Industry

Vitrek is a leading provider of testing solutions for electrical safety across multiple industries. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, and in business for over three decades, Vitrek has established itself as one of the premier electrical safety testing companies on the market. They serve over 30 different countries and provide electrical safety testing equipment that can be utilized in countless applications. […]

By |April 8th, 2021|Categories: Blog, Brand-Vitrek, Industry-Automotive, Industry-Manufacturing, News-Vitrek, Products-Vitrek, Webinars-Vitrek, z1|Comments Off on Webinar Recap: Vitrek Electrical Safety Testing for the Automotive Industry

Measurements with Capacitance Gage for Sub-Nanometer Thermal Expansion Characterization

MTI Instruments contracted an independent Metrology expert to test and verify the performance of a new high resolution capacitance gauge. The Accumeasure HD has passed in house testing where its performance was tested against a commercial laser interferometer (See Application Note). Optical Metrology Solutions (OMS) was chosen based on their extensive experience and proximity to MTI’s manufacturing plant. OMS was tasked with designing a challenging experiment to verify the accuracy and resolution of the MTI Accumeasure HD capacitance system that could also be encountered in a typical customer application.  Their experiment explored the ability to measure sub-nonometer thermal expansion [...]

By |March 5th, 2021|Categories: Brand-MTI, MTI Blog, News-MTI, Products-MTI, Z-REPUB, z1|Comments Off on Measurements with Capacitance Gage for Sub-Nanometer Thermal Expansion Characterization

MTI’s Accumeasure HD Amplifier vs. Laser Interferometer

Achieving high resolution and accuracy for very small displacement measurements is generally an expensive and complex undertaking.  The typical instrument of choice for achieving the accuracy required (picometer resolution with nanometer accuracy) is a laser interferometer.  However, MTI Instruments Accumeasure D200HD Amplifier provides exceptional accuracy and stability while coming in at significant cost savings with ease of use. We decided to pit the AccumeasureHD vs a Laser Interferometer and compare results.  Specifically, this comparison focuses on minimum expected resolution and the effects of noise on accuracy.  Micro positioning applications include measuring the mask height of semiconductor wafers during lithography. The [...]

By |February 23rd, 2021|Categories: Brand-MTI, Industry-Compliance Testing, Industry-Manufacturing, MTI Blog, News-MTI, News-Products, Products-MTI-Capacitance, Z-REPUB, z1|Comments Off on MTI’s Accumeasure HD Amplifier vs. Laser Interferometer
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