http://www.espec.com/na/about/news/ Updates from ESPEC North America en chorter@espec.com Copyright 2012 2012-05-07T13:48:34+00:00 http://www.espec.com/na/site/intersolar_2012/ http://www.espec.com/na/site/intersolar_2012/#When:12:48:34Z ESPEC will be exhibiting at InterSolar (co-located with Semicon West) in San Francisco, July 10-12.  Get your FREE ticket today! Join us at InterSolar North America 2012 in San Francisco, July 10-12th! We will be highlighting the recent advances in our solar chambers. As always we will have a solar panel on display for your inspection that has been under temperature cycling and humidity-freeze conditions.  This is a very hands-on exhibit that helps illustrate the importance of the IEC and UL environmental tests. For your FREE ticket e-mail, sales@espec.com We hope to see you all there! Booth #: 9043 2012-05-07T12:48:34+00:00 http://www.espec.com/na/site/launching_newsletter/ http://www.espec.com/na/site/launching_newsletter/#When:16:24:17Z We are launching a bi-monthly newsletter for people interested in environmental testing (and test chambers,too). Subscribe now, its easy, and every issue we give away an iPod Touch. Not sure if the ESPEC newsletter is for you? Here are some topics from our first issue: Battery testing safety Web links to articles at Popular Mechanics, Quality Magazine How controlling humidity works YouTube video of a test lab   2012-01-17T16:24:17+00:00 http://www.espec.com/na/site/new_testnavi/ http://www.espec.com/na/site/new_testnavi/#When:19:21:59Z Test-Navi.com website published by ESPEC. There is always a strong demand for the development of new test methodologies, latest testing information, etc. That is the same as what ESPEC is constantly trending to, through high quality products and innovation. To further aid our customers worldwide, and assist their different industries in their reliability issues, we developed a new website called Test-Navi.com. Based on our extensive experience with reliability testing, and environmental test specifically, we aim to bring insights to reliability testing, by sharing our know-how, and create a community to exchange experience and information. Find new information of interest on: ● Testing procedures ● Latest test standards ● Reliability test issues and case studies ● ESPEC equipments’ applications … and more! Sign-up, for full access, and to be notified of updates. 2011-10-14T19:21:59+00:00 http://www.espec.com/na/site/automotive_testing_north_america_expo_2011/ http://www.espec.com/na/site/automotive_testing_north_america_expo_2011/#When:13:46:28Z ESPEC will be exhibiting at Automotive Testing North America Expo 2011 in Novi, Michigan, October 25-27th! We will be displaying a special temperature chamber for testing lithium-ion batteries.  The chamber on display will have special features for testing batteries safely, in case of a fire or explosion.  We will also include presentations specifically for automotive use of lithium-ion batteries, as well as other automotive testing applications.  Visit our booth to learn how you can safely test batteries in an ESPEC chamber. We hope to see you there! Booth #: 6064 2011-09-28T13:46:28+00:00 http://www.espec.com/na/site/thermal_shock_savings/ http://www.espec.com/na/site/thermal_shock_savings/#When:15:56:31Z Our newest generation of thermal shock chambers with Eco-mode save time and money. Eco-mode manages pre-heating/cooling of the system to minimize energy consumption. In addition, higher-powered TSA models include a patent-pending refrigeration control system, with resulting energy savings of 35% or more, over previous systems. And available option also can extend time between defrost cycles to 500 hours, saving additional energy, as well as time. Learn more: TSA Thermal shock series page 2011-09-14T15:56:31+00:00 http://www.espec.com/na/site/del_mar_2011/ http://www.espec.com/na/site/del_mar_2011/#When:18:18:46Z Visit ESPEC at the Del Mar Design & Electronics Show, San Diego California, May 4th & 5th, 2011. Details at the event’s website: 2011-03-28T18:18:46+00:00 http://www.espec.com/na/site/updated_battery_test_methods_and_specifications/ http://www.espec.com/na/site/updated_battery_test_methods_and_specifications/#When:17:43:42Z New: updated battery testing brochure (pdf) includes the brand-new, IEC 62660-2 standard. ESPEC strives to stay up to date with the latest test standards from UL, IEC, and SAE for the emerging lithium-ion secondary battery. The IEC 62660-2 standard, published in December is titled: “Secondary lithium-ion cells for the propulsion of electric road vehicles - Part 2: Reliability and abuse testing”. It’s tests are not much different than other specifications, as far as environmental test chambers are required. See the table in the brochure or on our FAQ page: Battery Test Methods and Specifications. 2011-01-17T17:43:42+00:00 http://www.espec.com/na/site/solar_simulator_westpak/ http://www.espec.com/na/site/solar_simulator_westpak/#When:13:58:05Z In anticipation of the InterSolar show, ESPEC has posted a joint press release announcing the sale of a unique solar simulator chamber to WESTPAK. WESTPAK’s independent testing lab will use the system to characterize solar panel performance at different ambient temperatures. You can read the solar simulator whole press release here. 2010-07-09T13:58:05+00:00 http://www.espec.com/na/site/expanded_sales_team/ http://www.espec.com/na/site/expanded_sales_team/#When:13:45:16Z Building on a successful 2009, ESPEC North America has added additional sales representatives for the Northwest and Southwest USA. R-Source now represents ESPEC in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Alaska. T&M Instruments now represents ESPEC in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Both rep companies bring years of experience servicing customers in their area for test chambers and other test equipment. To help ESPEC customers find their local sales representatives, we’ve added an interactive Rep Locator Map to our website. Just click on your state to get the correct contact info. For Canada, Mexico, and overseas, additional links are below the map. 2010-03-04T13:45:16+00:00 http://www.espec.com/na/site/new_benchtop_humidity/ http://www.espec.com/na/site/new_benchtop_humidity/#When:13:50:52Z ESPEC North America expands its Criterion benchtop line to include a 4 cu. ft. temp./humidity model. The new BTL-433 model is made in the USA and replaces our previous model LHU-113. Many requested features have been included: expanded temperature & humidity ranges, direct water connection (no refilling tank), and a viewing window option. All for about $2,000 less. Large interior, 4 cu. ft. Full humidity range: 10 to 95% Temperature range: -20 to 180°C See the BTL-433 product page   2010-01-21T13:50:52+00:00