Calibration and Maintenance Services Upgrades Infrared Thermometer Calibration with New Fluke Black Body Calibrator
Calibration and Maintenance Services (CAMS) is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Fluke 9132 Portable IR calibrator, revolutionizing our infrared thermometer calibration capabilities. This equipment operates across a precise temperature range of 50°C to 500°C, enabling highly accurate calibrations for a wide array of industrial and scientific applications. Industries increasingly rely on non-contact infrared […]
Theme – Sustainability: improving our products, people and planet
Like a hit song being played on all the radio stations the word sustainability can be heard everywhere, but how many people are bopping along to the beat without knowing what it means. Sustainability is meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This definition […]
CARIRI: Powering Progress and supporting regulatory compliance in the Energy Sector
For more than five decades, the Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI) has been at the forefront of industrial and technological development in the Caribbean. Established in 1970 and headquartered in Trinidad and Tobago, CARIRI provides applied research, technical services and innovation support to industries across the region. Among its most impactful areas of work is […]
CARIRI’s 2024 Year In Review
Metal Detection – An Overview with Food Safety Implications
Earlier this year, it was reported that a Trinidadian mother wanted to find out how a metal screw ended up inside the chocolate bar she was eating. The bar had been offered to her by her daughter and she had already consumed half when she bit down on the hard metal hidden inside. The local […]
3D Printed Foods – Are They safe?
3D printing technology is all the rage currently with such rapid developments that it is even difficult for the best of us to keep up. So, let’s bring everyone up to date. As opposed to regular printing on paper with ink, 3D printers are able to print using a wide variety of materials, from plastic […]
Public Health Risks Of Antibiotic Use In Food Animals
Antibiotics are largely used in the production of food animals; however, the topic remains a controversial one. Antibiotics used in this manner are considered any medicine that destroys or inhibits bacteria in an animal being reared for food consumption. Antibiotic growth promoters are usually administered at a low, sub-therapeutic dose with the arguably favourable end […]
Introducing the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a huge theme in technology coming into 2015. Simply put, the Internet of Things is the interconnection of uniquely identifiable physical devices with the existing internet. The IoT involves development in personal stealth wear, virtual reality and artificial intelligence. The IoT will offer users extensive connectivity with their devices, […]
Mobile Revolution
The market for mobile applications is already extensive and it exhibits no evidence of slowing down. Currently, there are over 10 billion mobile devices with Internet access that are expected to be in use by the end of 2015. As such, the app-building industry needs to grow to match the demand being achieved. Since the […]
Mobile Internet and Your Brand
May was the month of Mother’s Day and while the Web was flooded with content related to the event from Mother’s Day Card, to Amazon suggested Mother’s Day Gifts and the History of Mother’s Day. Just what were Mom’s searching for during the Month of May? Like in every other month Mom’s were searching for […]