Measurement notes
Short technical articles for teams that need inspection, laboratory, weighing, and calibration decisions to remain explainable after the first purchase conversation has passed.
A procurement administrator shares honest advice on choosing between the Fluke 289 and 117 electrician's multimeter—and why the real answer has nothing to do with spec sheets.
By Jane SmithSix years of procurement data on lab instruments: why TCO beats unit price, from multimeters to portable oscilloscopes to the Evident microscope and the Evident portal.
By Jane SmithAn admin buyer's story about choosing a handheld thermal camera, electronic calipers, and a checkweigher and tamper evident system—and why total value beat the lowest price.
By Jane SmithA field-tested checklist for verifying critical instruments before an emergency shipment. Covers absolute encoders, voltage testers, thermal cameras, calibration seals, and the Evident official website resource.
By Jane SmithA field support specialist recounts an emergency lab audit rescue involving Evident microscopes, a Mettler Toledo pH meter calibration, multimeter leads, and a blown 115 multimeter fuse. Practical lessons for instrument downtime.
By Jane SmithTesting capacitors with a Fluke 117 multimeter isn't complicated—but your test leads and documentation can make or break the reading. A quality inspector shares the exact procedure, common mistakes, and where to find verified specs.
By Jane SmithA procurement manager explains why used test equipment—including a 73 series II multimeter and used Evident microscopes—is often the smarter first choice for small labs, and why Starrett vs Mitutoyo calipers is the wrong argument to get stuck on.
By Jane SmithAfter six years of approving lab and MRO purchases, a procurement manager explains why perceived quality belongs in total cost—and why the cheapest instrument is usually the most expensive one.
By Jane SmithA quality inspector with 4+ years in manufacturing verification explains why your micrometer, multimeter, and phone thermal camera readings may be inaccurate—and how traceable processes fix the real problem in 2025.
By Jane SmithCompare FLIR thermal camera vs Fluke 51 II thermometer across 4 dimensions. Learn moisture sensor workflow and how Evident support login helps.
By Jane SmithSend the technical question, equipment context, and quality standard. Evident can route the topic to an engineer who understands both the instrument and the record.