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 [...]
Testing Energy-Efficient Washing Machines with the PA900 Power Analyzer GalleryTesting Energy-Efficient Washing Machines with the PA900 Power Analyzer
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Testing Energy-Efficient Washing Machines with the PA900 Power Analyzer
Application Note: Testing Energy-Efficient Washing Machines with the PA900 Power Analyzer Introduction Today’s consumers demand home appliances that use less energy and water. Washing machines are no exception. Manufacturers must meet strict energy labeling standards and provide proof that their products are truly efficient. This means accurate, repeatable measurements of electrical power and energy use throughout a full wash cycle are essential. The Vitrek PA900 Power Analyzer is an ideal tool for this task. Testing Challenges Testing a washing machine for energy efficiency isn’t as simple as reading its average power draw. Wash cycles can last over an [...]
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: MTI’s Proforma 300iSA Combines SEMI and ASTM Standard Compliance in Space-Efficient Benchtop Design GalleryPress Release: MTI’s Proforma 300iSA Combines SEMI and ASTM Standard Compliance in Space-Efficient Benchtop Design
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Press Release: MTI’s Proforma 300iSA Combines SEMI and ASTM Standard Compliance in Space-Efficient Benchtop Design
MTI's Proforma 300iSA Combines SEMI and ASTM Standard Compliance in Space-Efficient Benchtop Design The Proforma 300iSA combines ASTM and SEMI standard measurements in a compact, desktop system for flexible semiconductor metrology. Lockport, IL, November 18, 2025 – Vitrek, a leading U.S. designer of precision measurement systems, has introduced the MTI Instruments Proforma 300iSA Semi-Automated Metrology System. The benchtop system delivers full SEMI and ASTM compliance in a compact footprint—offering laboratory-grade precision without the space demands of traditional floor-mounted equipment. “The Proforma 300iSA represents a fundamental shift in how manufacturers approach precision metrology,” said Todd Stukenberg, President at [...]
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 [...]
Thermal Expansion on Automobile Engine
For years the sole purpose of the oil pan was to act as a reservoir for the engine lubricant. Some modern engines now utilize the pan as a structural component. It is machined from a rigid steel or aluminum casting and designed to support the lower portion of the crankshaft bearings and rear main seal. This development has introduced a potential problem area that must be analyzed. As engines go through heating and cooling cycles it is essential that the engine block and oil pan expand and contract at nearly the same rate. If not, stresses can be introduced [...]
Ultra-Low Standby Power Testing Made Simple with Vitrek Power Analyzers and EN50564:2011 GalleryUltra-Low Standby Power Testing Made Simple with Vitrek Power Analyzers and EN50564:2011
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Ultra-Low Standby Power Testing Made Simple with Vitrek Power Analyzers and EN50564:2011
Application Note: Ultra-Low Standby Power Testing Made Simple with Vitrek Power Analyzers and EN50564:2011 Introduction Electronic devices sold in energy-conscious markets must meet strict standby and off-mode power limits as defined by standards like IEC62301 and EN50564:2011. This application note shows how Vitrek’s PA920 Series Precision Power Analyzers deliver accurate and repeatable measurements — often in the milliwatt range — fully aligned with EN50564:2011. The PA920 provides superior low-current measurement range, high-resolution digitizing, and configurable triggering, making it ideal for capturing stable and unstable (mode-switching) standby loads with confidence. Measurement Challenges & EN50564 Requirements The Vitrek PA920 precision [...]
Press Release: Vitrek Breakthrough: Time-Saving MTI “Trim Balance Wizard” Now Available for Mid-Frame Jet Engine MROs GalleryPress Release: Vitrek Breakthrough: Time-Saving MTI “Trim Balance Wizard” Now Available for Mid-Frame Jet Engine MROs
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Press Release: Vitrek Breakthrough: Time-Saving MTI “Trim Balance Wizard” Now Available for Mid-Frame Jet Engine MROs
Vitrek Breakthrough: Time-Saving MTI “Trim Balance Wizard” Available for Mid-Frame Jet Engine MROs Innovative Trim Balance Wizard Enables Fast Turbine Balancing by Novice Technicians. Lockport, IL—November 5, 2025 — Vitrek, LLC, a maker of high- precision measurement equipment, has integrated the MTI Trim Balance Wizard, an advanced guided-balancing interface into its PBS eXpress turbine vibration and balancing system for smaller frame jet engines. The Trim Balance Wizard functionality was previously only available to large jet makers and MROs as part of the standard PBS product line. Now incorporated into the PBS eXpress this same labor-saving technology is [...]
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 [...]