After a recent office remodeling project, I found the temperature in my office changing dramatically. (There is a part of the story where the heating expert says “I told you so” but that caused an unfortunate reflex.) My second reflex was to pick up our new 931B datalogging thermometer and use it to diagnose the problem.…
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New PS-Cal RF Power Sensor Calibration Software Provides Automation & Confidence
Supports Over 250 Different RF Power Sensors GENEVA, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TEGAM, Inc., internationally recognized for its offering of RF power sensor calibration systems, recently released PS-Cal Calibration Software that allows fully automated RF power sensor calibration. PS-Cal is produced by Cal Lab Solutions of Aurora, Colorado. PS-Cal power sensor calibration software supports the widest range of…
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TEGAM Thermocouple Thermometers: Built to Use, Built to Last, Remarkably Accurate
The design and usability of equipment in food manufacturing, transportation, and storage scenarios is vital. When we designed the new TEGAM 900 series digital thermometers, we not only built a high-accuracy thermometer, but also thought about how our customers would be using our new device. We used our 35 years of experience to ask and…
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Best Temperature Probes for Your Application
Which TEGAM temperature probes are the best for your application? TEGAM has created a selection guide that will help you easily identify which is the best temperature probe for your measuring application. We have a wide variety of temperature probes - including RTD probes, thermocouple probes and thermistor probes - designed to be factory-tough and…
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Data Logging Thermometer Giveaway at Food Safety Summit 2017
TEGAM to launch Data Logging Thermometers at Food Safety Summit 2017 TEGAM will be displaying their FSMA temperature data logger solution at the 2017 Food Safety Summit. This thermocouple thermometer features wireless technology and data collection. This technology is accurate, cost effective and integrates into almost any existing compliance program. The TEGAM 931A/932A data logger…
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Start Collecting and Using Temperature Readings in Five Minutes with Wireless Data Logger Thermometers
TEGAM's Wireless Data Logger Thermometers FSMA and HACCP food safety guidelines emphasize the importance of data retention for food production workers. To comply with these directives, the food industry is faced with implementing a system for collecting, storing, and easily retrieving the necessary data while keeping costs low and productivity high. Maintaining paper documentation consumes…
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Measure, Monitor, Document with Data Logger Thermometers
Controlling Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination Through Effective Time/Temperature Process Controls such as Data Logger Thermometers On January 13, 2017, the FDA released updated draft guidance for the food industry detailing its recommendations for controlling Listeria monocytogenes (“Listeria”) contamination in ready-to-eat (“RTE”) food products. The draft guidance provides food processing facilities a framework for minimizing Listeria contamination in their…
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The Devil is in the Details: The Important Distinctions Between HARPC and HACCP
In 1989, the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) published the first official HACCP document, standardizing the practice and presenting the seven principles of HACCP. At first glance, HARPC requirements - Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls - coming from the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) - may look quite similar to HACCP.…
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The Food Safety Modernization Act: It’s Time to Shift to a Proactive Stance in Your Food Manufacturing Facility
The Origins of Food Safety Are Out of This World The principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) originated in the NASA space program. NASA wanted food that wouldn’t crumble and affect control systems and would be safe for astronaut consumption. They already mandated the use of Critical Control Points (CCPs) in their…
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The Hazards of Pathogens and Risk-based Preventative Temperature Control
Temperature Measurement in Food Processing The relationship between food processing, temperature, and the hazard of pathogens is well documented. Quality control personnel can meet the risk-based preventive control for this hazard by measuring temperatures at critical in-plant control points. However, if proper care is not taken, even the measurement equipment and process can introduce hazards.…
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HACCP and HARPC: Which Regulates Your Food Manufacturing Plant?
What is HACCP and HARPC? Facility managers are hard pressed to make sure that their food processing production meets the requirements of multiple regulations. Not knowing which regulations apply to your facility is one of the most common mistakes you can make. Two major and often confused regulations are the HACCP and the HARPC. The…
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High-Power RF Calibration System for Directional Power Sensors & Wattmeters
TEGAM’s New High Power Calibration Systems have unmatched accuracy due to an exclusive flow calorimeter designed to provide low uncertainties and convenient traceability. GENEVA, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TEGAM, Inc., a leading supplier of innovative RF Power measurement instruments, recently released a High Power RF Calibration System that is designed for directional power sensors and RF Wattmeters from…
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When Measuring Meat Temperatures Matters
The U.S. meat processing industry is extensively regulated to ensure quality production and safe consumption. It is the responsibility of the food manufacturer to monitor production and maintain safe temperatures throughout the process. If the manufacturer does not comply with the USDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act and other local, state and federal regulations, actions may…
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TEGAM’s New 900 Series Bluetooth® Hand-Held Data Logger Thermometers Allow Managers to Remotely Monitor Critical Data Logs
HACCP and HARPC Data Collection Challenges Addressed by New Digital Thermometers GENEVA, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TEGAM, Inc., a leading supplier of digital hand held thermometers for 30 years, is introducing a new series of industrial, data logging thermocouple thermometers to assist food manufacturers in meeting the requirements of the FSMA. “TEGAM constantly strives to provide current and…
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The Food Safety Modernization Act: From Farm to Table, Keeping Your Food Temperature in Compliance
In order to comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), it’s imperative to shift the focus toward preventing contamination rather than responding to contamination. From process to preparation, it’s important for everyone to adhere to the five major elements of the FSMA: prevention, inspection, importation, response and enhanced…
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U.S. Air Force Modernizes Laboratories with New TEGAM RF Power Standards
USAF increases cal lab capabilities and productivity while reducing support costs by implementing a simple calibrator upgrade GENEVA, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TEGAM, Inc., a leading supplier of innovative RF power measurement technology, was recently awarded a contract with the U.S. Air Force to provide 48 TEGAM Model 2505A 6 kHz – 18 GHz RF Power Standards to…
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The FSMA’s Focus on Prevention to Thwart Foodborne Illnesses
A recent Fortune article places the annual costs of medical treatment, lost productivity and foodborne-illness-related mortality for affected consumers at $55.5 billion. The industry takes a hit as well to the tune of $7 billion in annual costs from food withdrawals, rejections and recalls. The Food Safety Modernization Act's Push on Food Manufacturing The FSMA,…
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U.S. Navy Has Selected TEGAM Model R1L-E2A for Aircraft and Ship Maintenance
Low-Resistance R1L-E2A is the only microohmmeter & bonding meter certified to ATEX, UL and CSA International Standards September 28, 2016 10:22 AM Eastern Daylight Time GENEVA, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TEGAM, Inc., a leading supplier of test and measurement equipment, is proud to announce that the U.S. Navy has selected the TEGAM Model R1L-E2A Intrinsically Safe Portable Microohmmeter…
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Letting Go of the Old Paper-Based Food Temperature Record-Keeping Method, with Data Logger Thermometers
For the past 50 years, quality control technicians have recorded temperature measurements at food processing plants with paper and a pencil on a clipboard. The technician would later either enter data manually into a local database or file the paper in an antiquated filing cabinet. Filing systems contained numerous reports from suppliers, spreadsheets, PDFs, etc.…
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FSMA: Automated Temperature Control Systems Facilitate Compliance
It’s imperative for food manufacturers to be compliant with FSMA regulations. The FSMA’s strong focus on preventative measures requires accurate data tracking, management and control. Cloud-based technologies featuring TEGAM's data logger thermometers are now available to help manufacturers meet requirements while working to limit and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks. Here are some tips…
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U.S. Navy Has Selected the TEGAM Model R1L-D1 Milli-Ohmmeter & RTD Meter for a Special Test Requirement of the Nuclear Navy
High-Accuracy Milli-Ohmmeter and RTD Meter Has the Longest Rechargeable Battery Life with a Rugged MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3 Rating September 20, 2016 11:53 AM Eastern Daylight Time GENEVA, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TEGAM, Inc., a leading supplier of electronic and digital test and measurement equipment, is proud to announce that the U.S. Navy has selected the TEGAM Model…
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New TEGAM Bluetooth® Hand-Held Datalogging Thermometers Aid Food Manufacturers in Preventing Foodborne Illness
New 900 Datalogging Thermometer Series Sets New Performance Standards for Accuracy, Convenience and Wireless Ease of Use September 13, 2016 12:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time GENEVA, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TEGAM, Inc., a leading supplier of digital hand held thermometers for 30 years, is introducing a new series of industrial thermocouple thermometers to aid food manufacturers in preventing…
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TEGAM Establishes a Traceability Path for a 9 kHz to 18 GHz RF Standard
Adam R. Fleder, President of TEGAM, spoke at the NCSL International Regional Meeting held on April 21, 2016 in the town of Pepperell, MA. As Tim Cooke from Cal-Tek reported in the Metrol'ogist® April 2016, "Adam detailed how TEGAM established a traceability path for a 9 kHz to 18 GHz RF standard (a range that…
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Don’t Confuse Accuracy and Precision (in Microohmmeters and More)
Two terms often bandied about in the test and measurement industry are accuracy and precision. Sometimes these two terms are used interchangeably, but they really mean different things. The New Oxford American Dictionary gives the technical definition of accuracy as “the degree to which the result of a measurement, calculation, or specification conforms to the…
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Preventing Foodborne Illness: The Farm-to-Fork Focus of the FSMA
Adam Fleder President, TEGAM, Inc. Preventing Foodborne Illness: The Farm-to-Fork Focus of the FSMA What are the costs of foodborne illnesses? A recent Fortune.com article placed the annual cost of medical treatment, lost productivity, and illness-related mortality for affected consumers at $55.5 billion.(1) The industry takes a hit as well to the tune of $7…
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