The recent spread of coronavirus has led to an increased interest in using infrared thermometers to scan for fevers in people. While scanning the forehead or ear canal of a person can yield a relatively accurate reading of their body temperature when using a properly calibrated medical infrared thermometer, these instruments should only be used
What is Emissivity? According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, emissivity is : the relative power of a surface to emit heat by radiation : the ratio of the radiant energy emitted by a surface to that emitted by a black body at the same temperature So, you could think of it this way: every material
We offer an optional NIST certificate for our infrared thermometers. Read this article to learn more about NIST and NIST certificates, NIST traceability, and to decide whether a NIST certified unit is right for your needs. NIST – The National Institute of Standards and Technology Let’s start by explaining what NIST means. NIST is the
Infrared Thermometers can Improve Accuracy and Efficiency in Food Safety Quality Control Processes The CDC reports over 3,000 deaths and over 47 million cases of foodborne illness every year in the United States. While these numbers may seem staggering, there has actually been a great deal of improvement in food safety controls in recent years,
In one of our past articles, we have introduced the concept of emissivity and how a material’s emissivity affects the accuracy of our temperature gun readings. You may have experienced discrepancies when reading temperatures of rare or shiny materials. In our previous emissivity article, you discovered that different materials may require different emissivity settings in
How to Make Homemade Soap? That’s got to be complicated! I’ve heard it’s a trial and error thing… What if I told you there are only a few things you need to make sure you get right in order to create your first homemade soap?
Oh boy, I love innovation… Especially when it transforms practical tools we already use and suprises us with dramatic improvements. One tool that demonstrates this beautifully is the ever-present and reliable tape measure. I’m pretty sure just about everyone has had an opportunity to put a tape measure to good use. There’s nothing to it,
Okay, so maybe there won’t be a zombie apocalypse… 🤥 But you should still be prepared for the unexpected. Depending on your location on the planet there are all kinds of unexpected and unpleasant possibilities these days, and sadly, they seem to be increasing. Whether it’s a wildfire, tsunami, tornado, an earthquake, volcanic eruption, a hurricane,
Perhaps there is no better-loved food in all the world than a piping hot, crispy, crunchy gooey cheesy perfect pizza. Whether your favorite is Hawaiian with Canadian bacon and pineapple, a Gorgonzola extravaganza, Vegan ‘alt-cheese’ and fresh tomatoes, peppers and ripe olives, a white sauce specialty with chicken, or a spicy pepperoni – just thinking
Drones are becoming more accessible these days. Taking one out to fly a few times may make you feel like a professional drone pilot. They are so easy to operate, you’ll feel like a master in no time. But, don’t be fooled by these toy-like flying machines. They can pose serious risks – especially if
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