In the realm of engineering and technical operations, precision, efficiency and reliability are paramount. Whether you’re designing intricate electronic systems, managing complex manufacturing processes or ensuring seamless operations in critical industries, every component, tool and resource plays a crucial role. In this pursuit of excellence, managing inventory efficiently can significantly impact workflow and productivity. This ..read more

Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, effective test equipment management is crucial for businesses across diverse industries. From telecommunications to aerospace and electronics, the right test equipment can significantly enhance product development, quality assurance and compliance with industry standards. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore strategies for maximizing value through rental, certified pre-owned ..read more

ESD Floor Finishes versus Anti-static Topicals: Which One is Ideal for You? TestEquity is an approved distributor for ACL Staticide. Content Source: https://www.aclstaticide.com/blog/esd-floor-finishes-versus-anti-static-topicals-which-one-is-ideal-for-you Static dissipative floor finishes and anti-static topicals are both designed to address electrostatic concerns in environments where accumulation and discharge of static electricity can be problematic. While both product types can be ..read more

5 Things to Look for When Buying an Environmental Test Chamber Environmental test chambers are an integral part of development and, ultimately, production. They allow you to discover if components and full assemblies can stand up to what the world throws at them. Environmental test chambers are a necessity and purchasing one is a big ..read more

4 Types of PCB Contaminants and How to Remove Them TestEquity is an approved distributor for MicroCare. Content Source: https://www.microcare.com/en-US/Resources/Insights/May-2022/4-Types-of-Contaminant-and-How-to-Remove-Them Today’s electronic components are smaller and more complex than ever before. Manufacturers squeeze micro components like CSP, flip chip, micro BGA and QFN packages into tighter spaces on the PCBAs. Low standoff components like MOSFETs ..read more

Here’s Why TestEquity’s Industry-Leading Test Chambers Are a Game-Changer Have you ever wondered how smartphone manufacturers like Apple and Samsung know their batteries won’t explode if overcharged? Or, how an automobile manufacturer creates a warranty to cover certain problems with your vehicle over a certain period of time or miles? That’s where environmental test chambers ..read more

When do test instruments belong in a cabinet rack? This question has no universal answer, but with the ongoing electrification of everything, power testing makes a great example for consideration. For power testing, engineers need power supplies that can simulate an uncountable variety of grid conditions and battery states—unless the power source is being tested ..read more

Cooling & Thermal Management Challenges TestEquity is an approved distributor for Orion Fans. Content Source: https://orionfans.com/cooling-thermal-management-challenges/ Higher system clock speeds and higher density physical packaging are creating significant challenges for effective and cost-efficient cooling and thermal management. In fact, this trend has led designers to add fans to systems that already utilize passive cooling technologies, such as heat sinks and heat spreaders. Fans offer solutions to increase heat dissipation in smaller system packages, but can also burden the desig ..read more

Bud’s NBF series of IP rated Plastic Enclosures Have Many Applications TestEquity is an approved distributor for Bud Industries. Content Source: https://www.budind.com/blog/2021/10/buds-nbf-series-of-ip-rated-plastic-enclosures-have-many-applications/ One of the fun things I do is that I often check our customer reviews on various sites and I am usually very pleased with what I see.  I am especially fascinated by the diversity of applications that I find, especially on our IP rated plastic enclosure series, the NBF.  The NBF offers great options including versions that are ..read more

Five Tips for Ensuring Safety with your Electronics Enclosure Choices TestEquity is an approved distributor for Bud Industries. Content Source: https://www.budind.com/article/five-tips-for-ensuring-safety-with-your-electronics-enclosure-choice/ It is always a “truism” of safety that the best way to be safe is to prevent problems.  This can range from testing your tire pressure regularly to making sure your home smoke detector has updated batteries.  In an industrial setting, this is even more important because the safety of those who work or live nearby can be impacted by poor prepar ..read more