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The OEM sensor buyer’s guide: Making sense of your options

Choosing OEM sensors? Understand the trade-offs between DIY integration, smart modules, Fluke-style instruments, and USB precision sensors. Find your fit based on development time, support burden, and compliance needs.

6 signs you’re trapped by your sensor vendor

Discover 6 warning signs of sensor vendor lock-in—learn how to spot hidden costs, data traps, and limited integrations, and how to regain control.

How to win the race for precision data

Learn how to win the race for precision data integration. Discover the 3 keys to faster time-to-market, regulatory compliance, and cost control.

Dracal sensors as an alternative to National Instruments: When simplicity meets performance

Whether you are in the prototyping, testing, or production phase, discover how Dracal offers a robust alternative to National Instruments.

The smart integrator’s guide: Choosing the right sensor from design phase

Learn how to choose the right modular OEM sensor from design phase. Avoid hidden recalibration costs and gain client autonomy with our guide.

Calibration vs Recalibration: The difference every integrator must know

Discover why sensor calibration vs recalibration creates hidden costs for integrators. Learn the frequency, scope & strategic differences that impact customer satisfaction long-term.

Modular vs Non-Modular Solutions: How to transform recalibration into a competitive advantage

Discover how modular sensor solutions transform recalibration into competitive advantage. Reduce costs and eliminate downtime.

FAQ on calibration and recalibration of Dracal sensors

This FAQ answers the most frequently asked questions about the calibration and recalibration of your Dracal measuring instruments: recommended frequency, costs, choice of calibration points, etc.

How often should Dracal sensors be recalibrated?

We're sharing a step-by-step plan to help you answer one of the questions most frequently asked of our technical team at Dracal: how often should you recalibrate your sensors?

The 10-day plan for adding precision environmental data to your solution

A 10-day plan for integrating precision environmental data into your solution to increase your capabilities and customer satisfaction, while outpacing your competitors in innovation and time-to-market.

Best alternative to I2C sensors for embedded systems

In this article, we look at the best alternative to I2C for the embedded integration of precision sensors at the heart of industrial products. This article is aimed at small development teams working on large-scale products, where engineering time is highly valuable and essential to the go-to-market strategy.

What is the recalibration trap and how to solve it

The problem of recalibration concerns manufacturers who have integrated environmental sensors (temperature, relative humidity, atmospheric pressure, etc.) into products dedicated to standardized markets. Inevitably, these sensors have to undergo recalibration, and this is when too many engineering teams get caught out. In this article, we outline the origin of the problem, present the two criteria that an ideal solution to this problem must satisfy, and illustrate a concrete example of such a solution.

Beyond purchase price: Why recalibration capabilities should drive your OEM sensor selection

Learn why it's crucial, when designing products operating in highly controlled industries, to choose sensors that are easy to recalibrate by the end-user.

What is a Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) – Pt100?

A resistance temperature detector (RTD) operates based on the principle that metals change their electrical resistance according to temperature. This article addresses what a Pt100 probe is and how a resistance temperature sensor works.

CO₂ calibration: a cost-saving and environmentally friendly alternative to fyrite

Discover Dracal USB-connected CO2 meter, a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to Fyrite for CO₂ calibration.

What is the dew point and why is it important?

An intuitive definition of the dew point, examples of applications and illustration of why it is important.

The USB DAQ you don’t know you have

A USB DAQ doesn't necessarily require an expensive and complicated USB acquisition module. As it turns out, a simple USB hub may be all you need.

Warnings from experts regarding the total solar eclipse explained using the SPECTRUM100

How Dracal Technologies' SPECTRUM100 captured the complex details of the total solar eclipse, providing information on solar radiation levels and the importance of eye protection.

Monitoring tools for pipette calibration

Integration of Dracal sensors for compliance with ISO 8655:2022 in a calibration laboratory.

How to install a pressure sensor for reliable data

This article provides practical advice for installing and protecting an atmospheric pressure sensor, highlighting the importance of correct installation, keeping away from interference sources, and regular calibration.