2022-08-02 13:51
Thanks to the influence of the mainstream media, most people understand surgical instruments must be carefully sterilized prior to their use in any medical procedure, in order to protect… Read More
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We write blogs about how monitoring data can help businesses, as well as how to adhere to government mandated time, temperature and other parameter regulations with ease.
2022-05-31 12:00
The UltraShock is a versatile, compact, tri-axial shock recorder with additional temperature, pressure, and humidity sensors making it suitable for a variety of applications. T… Read More
2022-05-10 14:00
MadgeTech has released a new version of the USB drivers that are required for the IFC300, IFC400, and RFC1000 interfaces. This update is not required for users who have already installed a p… Read More
2022-05-03 12:00
For those unfamiliar with the various types of temperature sensors that are available, choosing the most suitable sensor can be a daunting task. To help make this choice easier, below are de… Read More
2022-04-19 12:18
You have decided you need a data logger. In fact, you may need several data loggers for your temperature validation or mapping, or for your in-circuit electronic testing. The… Read More
2022-04-05 12:08
Once you determine the type of thermocouple you need for your application, the decisions aren’t over. The last decision to make is the type of connector to be used; mini-plug, scre… Read More
2022-03-22 12:03
If you are a fan of MadgeTech’s blogs, you probably have seen our previous article “What is a Data Logger & How to Choose the Right One” and perhaps even our educat… Read More
2022-03-08 13:12
When it comes to long-term temperature monitoring or short-term temperature studies, there are a lot of terms that can be thrown around. This series of blog posts is meant to s… Read More
2022-02-15 13:10
When it comes to long-term temperature monitoring or short-term temperature studies, there are a lot of terms that can be thrown around. This series of blog posts is meant to s… Read More
2022-01-25 13:15
When it comes to long term-temperature monitoring or short-term temperature studies, there are a lot of terms that can be thrown around. This series of blog posts is meant to shed some l… Read More
2022-01-24 14:00
MadgeTech 4 provides numerous ways to adjust the scale of graph reports.
Report toolbar and context menuShifting data along an axisAdjusting the scale of an axis
Report Toolbar and Con… Read More
2022-01-17 13:00
The layout of the MadgeTech 4 software is customizable to accommodate user needs and preferences. The software also has an option to restore itself to the original default layout. This is h… Read More
2022-01-13 22:00
Historical Real Time data uploaded to the Cloud Services can be downloaded using either the MadgeTech 4 software or a compatible web browser.
If a computer running the MadgeTech 4 sof… Read More
2022-01-12 14:08
MadgeTech’s Titan S8 is a state-of-the-art data acquisition system that can simultaneously measure and record temperature, voltage, current, pulse, and frequency. An ideal sidekick for… Read More
2022-01-10 13:00
A Cloud Services account can function as a central hub by adding cloud users, so multiple users can access shared data using different login credentials.
To add users to an already e… Read More
2021-12-14 13:15
When it comes to beer most of us are concerned with only one temperature: cold (or between 38-55°F / 3-13°C depending on the type according to enthusiasts). But while those of us… Read More
2021-12-07 13:15
Vaccines are crucial in thwarting the spread of infectious diseases and are responsible for preventing 4 to 5 million deaths every year, that according to the World Health Organization. But… Read More
2021-11-30 13:15
Plant-based foods have grown in popularity over the past few years, with sales increasing by double digits in 2020. According to Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA), the plant-based foo… Read More
2021-11-23 13:15
Direct current (DC) power systems are used across many industrial processes and are growing in popularity due to their unidirectional flow. DC power monitoring is essential for determini… Read More
2021-11-16 13:15
Since the beginning of time, humans had to get creative when it came to survival. Ancient cultures around the world had to harness nature for local food sources while acclimating to the… Read More
2021-11-09 13:15
Green Light Laboratories Limited, based in the United Kingdom, turns to MadgeTech to help evaluate equipment performance.
Click here, to read more on which data loggers they deployed… Read More
2021-11-02 12:15
Lyophilization is the process of removing water from a material after the product is frozen. Also known as freeze drying, lyophilization allows the ice to change from a solid directly to… Read More
2021-10-26 12:15
Potentially hazardous food (PHFs) is a food safety term used to describe foods that support the growth of pathogens that can cause foodborne illnesses. A PHF can be identified by three c… Read More
2021-10-22 14:00
The MadgeTech 4 software provides multiple report types that can be used in combination to reveal important details about collected data. These can be a helpful tool for datasets that contai… Read More
2021-10-19 12:15
Voltage monitoring is important for use in specific industries that rely on safe, desirable voltage loads to ensure equipment functions as it should. Working with voltage comes with… Read More
2021-10-12 12:15
Forbo Flooring Systems, a world leader in linoleum and floor coverings, needed to monitor temperatures during the vulcanization process.
Click here to find out which portable dat… Read More
2021-10-05 12:15
Cold storage facilities have been utilized for decades by industries across-the-board that rely on temperature-controlled environments to maintain the quality of their perishable product… Read More
2021-09-28 12:26
With the ability to record precise temperature data in various environments, the HiTemp140 data logger is one of our most popular temperature monitoring solutions. To enhance the user&rs… Read More
2021-09-21 12:15
Supporting more than 2,500 companies worldwide, a distinguished biotech organization in the UK selects MadgeTech data loggers to assist with testing and analysis.
For more on how Camp… Read More
2021-09-14 12:15
Calibration certificates can be confusing, especially if you aren’t familiar with metrology. The calibration certificate documents the quality and accuracy of the measurement devic… Read More
2021-09-09 14:28
Experience the convenience of the Cloud with the secure connection of a server with MadgeTech’s new Server-Based Cloud Installation. Now users can transform any MadgeTech wireless… Read More
2021-08-31 12:16
MadgeTech announces the highly anticipated release of its new line of Bluetooth® (BLE) data loggers for remote access to real-time data. The BTemp, BTempRH, and BTempRTD Bluetooth&re… Read More
2021-08-24 12:27
Thermal profiling, or temperature profiling, is the recording of time and temperature throughout a thermal process. The data collected is crucial to understanding a product’s exper… Read More
2021-08-17 12:50
This article is a Q&A interview conducted by Clinical Lab Manager and MadgeTech Sales Manager, Ken LaPage.
Q: WHY IS MAINTAINING ULTRA-LOW TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS FOR COVID… Read More
2021-08-10 14:07
MadgeTech, a global leader in data logging technology, celebrates another key milestone, 25 years in business. A journey that started as a one-man operation based on curiosity, has since… Read More
2021-08-06 12:00
The alarm feature in the MadgeTech Cloud Service can be used to send email and text alerts, notifying users when specified conditions have been met. The alarm types available in the Cloud se… Read More
2021-08-03 13:06
A global leader in data logging technology for 25 years, MadgeTech is taking its expertise to the next level with the launch of its on-site Mapping and Validation Services. No matter the… Read More
2021-07-27 12:20
From scraps to unspoiled foods, almost half of the food produced worldwide is wasted somewhere along the food supply chain. According to World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Tesco, 40% of the f… Read More
2021-07-22 12:29
Providing confidence to users monitoring applications in hazardous environments, MadgeTech is evolving its line of ATEX/IECEx certified data loggers. Donning the “Ex” stamp o… Read More
2021-07-21 12:15
Many people associate fall and winter with flu and cold season, because it’s the time of year when people are most likely to get sick. There are many reasons why the colder months… Read More
2021-07-13 12:00
After more than a year of social distancing, MadgeTech is gearing up for back-to-back tradeshows starting on Thursday with the American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP) Convention f… Read More
2021-07-07 12:00
Bringing enhanced versatility to researchers and developers across a broad range of applications and industries.
Click here, to discover why data loggers are the key to process co… Read More
2021-06-29 12:15
Many of the devices and instrumentation utilized in critical industries are highly sensitive, so sensitive that minor changes in position or environmental conditions can render them usel… Read More
2021-06-22 12:15
Pharmaceuticals must be stored at specified temperatures, or it could result in physical characteristic changes such as taste, color, or smell. Improper temperature storage could also al… Read More
2021-06-15 16:00
Cloud Service accounts are able to claim RFC1000 Cloud Relays, which in turn can claim wireless data loggers for cloud based data logging and monitoring. The Cloud Service provides the tool… Read More
2021-06-15 12:16
The need to moderate temperatures of sensitive products to maintain their intended purpose is becoming increasingly important. Depending on how sensitive a product is, experts acknowledg… Read More
2021-06-08 12:53
Applying high temperatures in food processing is a common form of preparation, as well as an effective preventative measure against harmful pathogens. However, heat can also dramatically… Read More
2021-06-03 15:57
A metal manufacturer, with a focus on custom solutions, needed to test the performance of its SigmaCLAD metal system, but this wasn’t a job for just any data logger.
With specif… Read More
2021-06-01 12:16
Hundreds of millions of Americans rely on life-saving and sustaining medications and medical devices every day. Ensuring the drugs and devices that they depend on are not contaminated is… Read More
2021-05-25 12:33
The arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the world’s health system and organization. To control and prevent this virus and others of its kind, vaccination has been adopt… Read More
2021-05-18 12:13
MadgeTech is back at it, expanding the scope of its ISO/IEC 17025:2017 calibration accreditation, yet again. Recent certifications by the ANSI National Accreditation Board allow MadgeTec… Read More
2021-05-11 13:15
There are different ways to measure pressure, which is the applied force to an object or area. Two of the most common pressure measurements are gauge and absolute, but there’s ofte… Read More
2021-05-04 12:23
Healthcare workers and emergency responders have recently experienced a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since access to new PPE was nearly i… Read More
2021-04-27 12:06
Temperature mapping for warehouses is one thing that shouldn’t be overlooked. In warehouses, especially larger facilities, temperature and humidity levels tend to fluctuate which c… Read More
2021-04-22 12:15
Photo Courtesy: Multiscale SystemsResearchers and developers at Multiscale Systems had to create a custom impact drop test tower when it came to testing new metamaterials for NASA.
To lea… Read More
2021-04-20 12:15
A vehicle’s Controller Area Network System, or CAN, is the system that connects all of the essential Electrical Control Units, or ECUs. At its core, it is a centralized network of comm… Read More
2021-04-13 12:30
MadgeTech is evolving its line of ATEX/IECEx approved data loggers with the development of the PR1000Ex. Providing confidence to users monitoring applications in hazardous environments, the… Read More
2021-04-06 12:38
Carburization is a process that transforms low carbon steel into high carbon steel, creating strong and durable products required for industries across the board including aerospace, automot… Read More
2021-03-30 12:23
Public comment has ended for a proposed rule that would establish additional traceability recordkeeping requires under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). If approved, this new rule wo… Read More
2021-03-23 13:44
It just got easier to collect a complete profile of hazardous environments with MadgeTech’s new PR1000IS data logger. Instead of deploying two separate data loggers, the intrinsically… Read More
2021-03-16 12:33
All vaccines are temperature sensitive and require the proper environmental conditions to ensure vaccine stability. Exposure to extreme heat or cold can be catastrophic to millions of vulner… Read More
2021-03-09 15:10
To make the most out of the maximum memory capacity, a data logger is oftentimes programmed to start recording at a given time or threshold. However, to gain a complete overview of the event… Read More
2021-02-23 13:15
Equipment and machinery can be a hefty investment for business owners, from the initial purchase to continuous maintenance. However, costs can quickly add up if equipment breaks down and pro… Read More
2021-02-19 15:40
There are various reasons why a wireless data logger may not appear in the MadgeTech 4 software through the RFC1000 wireless network, or experience communication issues.
To ensure tha… Read More
2021-02-09 14:32
There are big changes underway for the egg industry following the recent passage of the Egg Products Inspection Regulations. Since 1970, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) h… Read More
2021-02-02 13:30
What is data quality worth to your business? Data is not only essential for running a successful business, but it can also generate substantial savings. Data loggers are ideal for collecting… Read More
2021-01-26 14:23
Food safety is incredibly important for food processors, one wrong move or lapse in protocol could lead to hundreds of people getting sick. A foodborne illness outbreak could result in finan… Read More
2021-01-19 13:46
Temperature control is incredibly critical for regulated industries with strict rules that must be followed to guarantee quality and safety. To comply with industry standards, many companies… Read More
2021-01-15 22:10
Device alarms (also referred to as hardware alarms) can be configured to activate an LED light on a logger to flash, and/or an audible alert to sound on RF2000A series loggers, when readings… Read More
2021-01-12 13:09
MadgeTech is taking control over quality with the production of select thermocouples, RTD, and thermistors probes. As MadgeTech continues to evolve, shifting custom probe manufacturing in-ho… Read More
2021-01-05 19:13
To meet the growing demand of customer requests, MadgeTech is taking complete control over the production of its flexible RTD probes (FP). By manufacturing these probes in-house, MadgeTech h… Read More
2020-12-30 22:06
Alarms are a useful feature available for many MadgeTech loggers. Alarms can be used to notify users when user defined conditions are met, such as a reading being outside of a specified thre… Read More
2020-12-29 13:15
That’s a wrap! Another year in the books, and what a year it was. Although it was an unpredictable one, it’s these struggles that prepare us for growth. To help better serves our… Read More
2020-12-17 15:38
The MadgeTech Cloud Service provides an online interface for monitoring real time data collected and uploaded to the Cloud Service through Cloud Relays, as well as through the Cloud Monitori… Read More
2020-12-16 13:14
For research facilities, hospitals, clinics, doctor offices and other medical establishments, vaccine storage is absolutely critical to ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of vaccines admin… Read More
2020-12-15 13:18
One of the largest metal finishing companies in North America, Lincoln Industries, turns to MadgeTech to make the switch from manual to automated oven surveying. Find out how one device has… Read More
2020-12-10 20:15
Data loggers have a finite amount of internal memory that determines the maximum number of readings that can be stored. Depending on the user selected reading interval the total time a data… Read More
2020-12-08 13:17
MadgeTech is excited to announce the launch of two temperature monitoring systems designed specifically to meet the strict storage requirements surrounding the new COVID-19 vaccines. Capable… Read More
2020-12-01 14:14
Among the many changes the COVID-19 pandemic has brought, there has been a definite shift in device functionality importance. Remote monitoring is perhaps the most common of these changes as… Read More
2020-11-24 14:12
A manufacturer of food processing equipment, Alkar, was having trouble obtaining airflow readings from its new linear oven. That’s when they turned to MadgeTech for help finding a moni… Read More
2020-11-23 22:00
It is possible to calculate lethality values based on logged temperature data using the MadgeTech 4 software. MadgeTech 4 can calculate lethality using A0, F0, Fd, Fh, and Pasteurization Uni… Read More
2020-11-23 21:27
To understand what Wraparound Mode does, it’s important to grasp the concept of how a data logger behaves under normal circumstances.
MadgeTech 4 provides an estimate on how lon… Read More
2020-11-18 14:16
When instruments are sent to MadgeTech for calibration, the certificates accompanying the returned devices contain detailed “As-Found” data. But what does “As-Found”… Read More
2020-11-11 13:42
Gone are the days of manually calculating relative humidity, there’s finally a hassle-free solution for compliance reporting. MadgeTech is taking the trouble out of wet-bulb, dry-bulb… Read More
2020-11-10 13:30
Temperature and humidity monitoring play a major role in ensuring safety, quality, and potency in the pharmaceutical processing chain. However, an aspect that is sometimes understated is the… Read More
2020-11-03 13:17
Accuracy is key when it comes to data logging, that’s why MadgeTech is expanding its scope of accreditation to include thermocouple calibrations. MadgeTech thermocouple-based data logg… Read More
2020-11-02 20:05
The ability to calculate lethality is a useful feature in the MadgeTech 4 software. MadgeTech 4 contains formulas that allow the user to automatically calculate A0, F0, Fd, Fh, and Pasteuriz… Read More
2020-11-02 20:02
Trigger settings restrict data loggers from recording until thresholds are reached or exceeded. These thresholds are called trigger start setpoints, and can be configured through the data lo… Read More
2020-11-02 20:01
Stereo cables have black or colored plastic insulating rings that separate a stereo cable jack into three separate segments, called the tip, ring, and sleeve.
These three segments ar… Read More
2020-10-27 13:05
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, at least for chocoholics! Halloween is the perfect excuse not to be judged for indulging your sweet tooth. Despite COVID-19, candy sales are p… Read More
2020-10-20 16:07
Data collection can be a lengthy process that span for hours, weeks, or even months at a time. Depending on the application, data loggers may need to be deployed in bulk or even deployed to… Read More
2020-10-13 12:36
Whether the audit comes as a complete shock or it has been scheduled for months in advance, it’s a challenge to comply with such stringent inspections. The difficulty to remain in cons… Read More
2020-10-06 12:33
Temperature mapping, also known as thermal mapping, is a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) designed to help companies monitor and maintain the confines of an overall environment. This proces… Read More
2020-09-29 12:39
Surgical instruments must be carefully sterilized prior to their use in any medical procedure, in order to protect the safety of the patient. However, healthcare professionals realize that s… Read More
2020-09-22 12:48
Monitoring safety and quality is an important aspect of any
business, especially in the food industry. With technology ever changing, the
ability to maintain quality is constantly improving… Read More
2020-09-16 14:53
MadgeTech is combining two great products, the PRTemp1000 and the PRTrans1000, into one with the new PR1000 temperature and pressure data logger. Designed to adapt to applications that rely… Read More
2020-09-08 14:10
The controversy over vaccines and
immunizations have become one of the most heavily debated topics. Vaccines have
had the ability to save countless individuals from unnecessary illness, deat… Read More
2020-09-01 13:14
MadgeTech introduces its latest extension of the Titan S8 data acquisition system, the Titan S8-CAN. The Titan S8-CAN provides the capability to monitor and record SAE J1939 compliant CAN me… Read More
2020-08-25 14:05
MadgeTech continues to evolve its product line with one mission in mind: to simplify data logging solutions for easy validation. With the newly redesigned TCTempXLCD, view readings in real-t… Read More
2020-08-18 12:23
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