Mel Meadows

Mel Meadows is a product specialist with over 14 years of experience. She’s a central source of expertise for thousands of industrial and critical-class products featured on the Production Automation web store. By working directly with manufacturers, Mel deciphers technical documentation and outlines product use in real-world environments. View her profile to learn more about proper techniques, protocol, and product usage in both industrial and cleanroom facilities.

10 Rules for Choosing the Right Task Chair

10 Rules for Choosing the Right Task Chair

How Do I Choose the Right Industrial Task Chair? If you’re not sure which chair to buy for your facility or commercial production environment, you should start with the application. Defining how and where the chair will be used narrows down choices and solutions. What are Industrial Task Chairs? Static controlled seating is just one … Read more10 Rules for Choosing the Right Task Chair

Aven In-X Magnifier with Hot-Swap Lenses

Aven’s newest magnifying lamp, In-X, stands for Interchangeable Magnification, therefore it’s designed for use with multiple lenses. Aven In-X redefines what is possible with a magnifying lamp. This patent-pending lamp is designed to greatly expand the magnification range beyond what a standard magnifying lamp can offer by accommodating multiple lenses. The exclusive lenses are housed … Read moreAven In-X Magnifier with Hot-Swap Lenses

Entering a Cleanroom: Preparation and Procedure – The Garments Employees Must Wear

This guide provides a framework for employees entering a cleanroom. The thousands of people who all wear “bunny suits” to protect products from from human particles such as skin flakes or hairs. A bunny suit is made of unique, non-linting, anti-static fabric and is worn over street clothes.

How to Choose the Right Cleanroom Particle Counter

cleanroom particle counter in use

Cleanroom particle counters differ widely based upon particle threshold, cost, and features. How to do you determine if you need a particle counter or what model of particle counter to purchase? In this article we will go over the basics of particle counters and give you the facts to help you determine which one is best for your cleanroom application.

Get A Better Stainless Steel Worktable

Stainless Steel Worktables from Eagle Offers Affordability Combined with Functionality and Durability Eagle HMC offers the industry’s widest range of design options for easily configured stainless steel worktables used in industrial applications. These worktables are designed to maximize functionality and flexibility in labs, manufacturing, assembly and material handling operations. And, because they are configured using … Read moreGet A Better Stainless Steel Worktable

Metcal Announces Major Rebranding on Milestone 35th Anniversary

With the upcoming introduction of a game-changing technology, new investments in technology and engineering, and a deep product pipeline, Metcal announces a revitalization of its brand and further strengthens its position as the industry innovator. The Metcal innovation story began 35 years ago in Silicon Valley: the company was a scientific startup creating better soldering … Read moreMetcal Announces Major Rebranding on Milestone 35th Anniversary

Chemical Compatibility – Metals

KEY: Hazards: Only primary ones are shown. For example, chlorine is not shown as an asphyxiant because its toxicity will kill you first. A = Asphxiant C = Corrosive F = Flammable O = Oxidizer T = Toxic Ο = No Effect ♦ = Minor effect or slight change in appearance or properties. Test before repeated … Read moreChemical Compatibility – Metals

FS209E and ISO Cleanroom Standards

Before global cleanroom classifications and standards were adopted by the International Standards Organization (ISO), the U.S. General Service Administration’s standards (known as FS209E) were applied virtually worldwide. However, as the need for international standards grew, the ISO established a technical committee and several working groups to delineate its own set of standards.

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BenchPro™ stainless steel frame workbenches added to PAC product line

Production Automation Corporation is excited to announce that we are now offering BenchPro™ K, D, and A Series workbenches with stainless steel frames. High-quality, durable materials allow you to design and build just the right bench for your needs based on customizable options and hundreds of accessories. Since 1987 BenchPro™ has been producing long-lasting workbenches, … Read moreBenchPro™ stainless steel frame workbenches added to PAC product line

The Importance of Receiving and Putaway

Reprinted with permission by Newcastle Systems, Inc. You could argue that all areas of the warehouse are equally important but the bottom line is if we receive things poorly the odds of us picking them and shipping them properly are pretty close to zero. When it comes to world-class receiving and put away one of … Read moreThe Importance of Receiving and Putaway

Optimize Your Wireless Facility: The Top Three Reasons to Implement Mobile Workstations

Thanks to wireless technology, mobile powered workstations (MPWs) are opening up new frontiers of efficiency and productivity. These workstations with integrated power supplies can maneuver computers, printers, scales, barcode scanners, etc., to wherever they are needed. For some facilities, multiple MPWs can bring about a “system solution” — a whole new way of doing business. Capitalizing on the benefits of … Read moreOptimize Your Wireless Facility: The Top Three Reasons to Implement Mobile Workstations

How Dry Cabinets Solve Moisture Problems During SMT Reflow

An Alternative Drying Solution Replaces Traditional Methods As the industry utilizes a high-temperature reflow process, moisture sensitivity in SMT remains a constant problem. Serious manufacturing defects and failures are much more likely to occur later when products are in the field, which can be traced to improper storage and handling of components and PCBs during … Read moreHow Dry Cabinets Solve Moisture Problems During SMT Reflow

Which Portable Brady Printer is Right For You?

BMP21-PLUS Label Printer BMP41 Label Printer BMP51 Label Maker BMP53 Label Maker BMP61 Label Printer BMP71 Label Printer Print Resolution 203 dpi 300 dpi 300 dpi 300 dpi 300 dpi 300 dpi Print Width 0.75″ / 19.05 mm 1.00″ / 25.4 mm 1.50″ / 38.1 mm 1.50″ / 38.1 mm 2.00″ / 50.8 mm 2.00″ … Read moreWhich Portable Brady Printer is Right For You?

Mobile Computer Carts and Workstations for Healthcare: Things that Matter

Seven questions you can ask to find out which mobile computing workstations will work best in your facility. As hospitals adopt and expand mobile computing strategies, power systems are critical to ensuring caregivers access the information they need, shift after shift, where it matters most – at the point of care. Details about run time … Read moreMobile Computer Carts and Workstations for Healthcare: Things that Matter

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