Transcat Inc, a distributor of professional grade handheld test and measurement instruments says it has acquired the Newark calibration services business. Newark will market Transcat’s calibration services to electronic design engineers, maintenance, repair and operations engineers, and industrial buyers.  Newark has also contracted Transcat to provide its calibration services for its own test and measurement…

Many companies make the same mistake every year assuming their torque tools are accurate and in working order. They also assume factory torque charts are correct and a certified gauge ensures tool accuracy. It’s a hazardous assumption because calibrated power tools frequently are not performing as expected. Although there are other ways of establishing the…