Choosing the Right Hipot Platform for Modern Manufacturing Electrical Safety Testing GalleryChoosing the Right Hipot Platform for Modern Manufacturing Electrical Safety Testing
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Choosing the Right Hipot Platform for Modern Manufacturing Electrical Safety Testing
Introduction Electrical safety testing has evolved from a standalone bench task into a critical, integrated part of modern manufacturing and product validation. As products become more complex — and production environments more automated — the choice of a hipot tester is no longer just about voltage range or leakage resolution. It’s about scalability, integration, data, and long-term flexibility. Vitrek’s V7X, 95X and the newest V10X series hipot testers represent three distinct approaches to electrical safety testing, each aligned with different stages of manufacturing maturity and operational needs. From Entry-Level Testing to Production Confidence For many organizations, electrical safety testing [...]
Press Release: Vitrek Introduces V10X, a Future-Ready High-Voltage Safety Testing Platform
Vitrek Introduces V10X, a Future-Ready High-Voltage Safety Testing Platform Offers up to 30 kV output, 100 pA leakage resolution, and automation-ready architecture Lockport, IL—April 1, 2026 — Vitrek, a US-based manufacturer of high-precision test and measurement equipment, today announced the launch of V10X, the newest addition to its industry-leading line of electrical safety hipot testers. Designed for automated, connected production environments, the V10X sets a new benchmark in fast high -voltage performance, precision measurement, and workflow design. Delivering up to 30 kV AC output, industry-leading 100 picoamp leakage resolution, and integrated low-ohms and ground bond capability, the V10X provides a [...]
Capacitance Sensors Track Brake Rotor Thickness Variation
[Application Note 51018] Today’s cars and trucks offer unprecedented fuel efficiencies and handling characteristics – thanks, in part, to vehicle lightweighting. Applied to all vehicle components, lightweighting lowers stress and strain to improve mileage and boost overall performance. In keeping with this trend, today’s brake rotors are thinner and lighter than those of just a few years ago. In addition, many feature cooling vents to further improve performance. These changes, however, reduce available braking surface, forcing automotive engineers to consider alternative materials and designs. Problem Because the extreme temperatures and forces generated during braking can easily lead to rotor [...]
Press Release: Vitrek Introduces Intelligent Cable Test Automation Solution Combining V10X Hipot Platform and 964i High-Voltage Switching System
Vitrek Introduces Intelligent Cable Test Automation Solution Combining V10X Hipot Platform and 964i High-Voltage Switching System May 28, 2026 — Vitrek, a U.S.-based manufacturer of precision electrical safety and high-voltage test equipment, announced an advanced cable testing solution that combines the power of the Vitrek V10X Hipot Tester with the scalability of the Vitrek 964i High Voltage Switching System to help manufacturers automate high-voltage cable validation, improve throughput, and strengthen quality assurance. As cable assemblies become more complex across EV platforms, aerospace systems, medical devices, industrial automation, and defense electronics, manufacturers need faster ways to validate insulation [...]
LED SUBSTRATE THICKNESS
Industry Semiconductor Applications Photolithography Using Capacitance Sensors Measurement Type Positioning Description Remember that old acronym, GIGO? Garbage in garbage out, it can apply to raw materials as well as programming. Sapphire wafers need to be of a certain quality to ensure maximum yield. Excessive TTV, Bow, and Warp lead to premature LED failure. LED manufacturers need to inspect incoming wafers. Wafer producers also need to check and control TTV, Bow and Warp. The market for sapphire wafers, driven by the growth in LED manufacturing, is booming. While the price [...]
Press Release: Vitrek Launches New Test & Measurement Solutions Catalog
Vitrek Launches New Test & Measurement Solutions Catalog Showcases Advanced Electrical Safety & High-Voltage Testing Technologies Lockport, IL—March 4, 2026— Vitrek, a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-performance electrical safety and precision measurement equipment, announced the release of its newly updated Electrical Safety Test & Measurement Solutions Catalog. Widely regarded as a trusted industry reference, the catalog supports global manufacturers, national laboratories, government agencies, universities, and distributors who depend on Vitrek expertise in high-voltage testing, noncontact measurement, metrology, engine balancing, and high-speed data acquisition. “Vitrek has built its reputation on precision, performance and trust,” said Chad Clark, Vitrek’s Vice [...]
Portable Engine Balancing: Solving the Small Jet MRO Capacity Crunch
Introduction As the business and regional aviation sector continues its rapid growth, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers are struggling to keep up with demand. Portable engine-balancing technology allows maintenance teams—even less experienced staff—to perform precise vibration assessment and rapid, oneshot balancing onsite. Business Jet Fleet Growth Outpaces MRO Infrastructure The business aviation market has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years, with an increasing number of companies and private owners investing in small business jets for both personal and corporate travel. Increases in fractional ownership models and charter services are also helping drive growth. According to recent industry reports, [...]
Enabling Intelligent, Automation-Ready Electrical Safety Testing in Modern Production GalleryEnabling Intelligent, Automation-Ready Electrical Safety Testing in Modern Production
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Enabling Intelligent, Automation-Ready Electrical Safety Testing in Modern Production
Application Note: Enabling Intelligent, Automation-Ready Electrical Safety Testing in Modern Production Introduction As manufacturing environments evolve toward Industry 4.0, electrical safety testing can no longer operate as a standalone, manual process. Modern production lines demand seamless automation integration, high throughput, traceable data, and uncompromised measurement integrity. Hipot testing—critical for verifying insulation strength and operator safety—must now function as a synchronized element within fully connected manufacturing ecosystems. The Vitrek 95X Series Hipot Testers and Vitrek V7X Series Hipot Testers are engineered specifically for this environment. With programmable sequencing, rapid execution speeds, and native automation interfaces, these platforms transform traditional [...]
PIEZO STAGE POSITIONING
Industry Consumer Electronics Applications Piezo Stage Measurement Type Positioning Description Positioning stages using piezoelectric stack actuators (PEA) have very high resolution. However, it is difficult to achieve precise dynamic motion tracking using traditional linear controllers such as PID due to the inherent hysteresis nonlinearity of piezoelectric materials and the phase lag associated with such controllers. Capacitance Sensors are ideal for measuring the actual piezo stage position and correcting for the inherent nonlinearity through closed loop feedback. They have the stability, bandwidth and high resolution needed to do the job. [...]
WAFER QA/QC AFTER SLICING AND POLISHING
Industry Semiconductor Applications Wafer Qa/Qc After Slicing And Polishing Measurement Type Surface Description When wafers are sliced up with wire saws, they are measured to make sure they are within the specified thickness, with minimal bow, warp, and TTV. After initial measurement, they are sorted and sent for polishing. Since polishing removes material and smoothes out the rough surfaces they need to be measured again to ensure they meet thickness guidelines and quality standards. Solution: MTI Instruments manufactures multiple systems to perform thickness measurements. From semi automated Proforma 300SA to manual wafer [...]