Technical notes
A practical guide for engineers and technicians deciding between electrical test instruments (Keithley DMMs, function generators) and mechanical measurement tools (digital calipers, micrometers, CMM machines), with real-world rush-order scenarios.
Read noteFrom the perspective of a quality control manager, this article argues for the value of 'time certainty' when choosing a precision digital multimeter. It contends that in critical test environments, the cost of an unreliable or slow-to-deliver instrument far outweighs any upfront savings.
Read noteA seasoned test lab buyer shares a 7-step checklist for buying precision instruments like Keithley LCR meters and DMMs, based on $3,200 in avoidable mistakes. Practical, actionable advice for engineers and lab managers.
Read noteAs an office administrator managing lab equipment purchases, I compared Keithley and Fluke bench multimeters. Here's what I learned about precision, cost, and real-world usability—plus how a centrifuge 5430r, a thermal imaging camera, and an Extech pH meter fit into the picture.
Read noteA procurement manager's deep dive into why the total cost of ownership (TCO) for precision equipment like the Keithley 2700 data logger is more important than the initial price tag.
Read noteAn urgent test scenario reveals the hidden costs of using a standard multimeter. See how choosing Keithley precision instruments saved a rush project.
Read noteA practical, scenario-based guide to selecting Keithley test equipment, focusing on the 2110 digital multimeter, thermocouple adapters, and ultrasonic proximity sensors, with tips on using a FLIR thermal camera.
Read noteA practical, scenario-based guide for engineers and procurement managers on selecting Keithley instruments—covering the 2700 multimeter, 376 FC clamp meter, and insulation testers—with a focus on total cost of ownership and hidden costs.
Read noteA practical FAQ from an admin buyer's perspective, covering Keithley products, data loggers, the automatic multimeter, and the iconic Keithley logo.
Read noteA field engineer shares how Keithley data loggers, the 2015 THD multimeter, and a FLIR One thermal camera helped complete a rush measurement job in under 48 hours—plus the rookie setup error that cost two hours.
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