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The latest on ESD standardization - New in 2019 6.3.2019

DIN IEC/TR 61340-5-2

The user manual has been fundamentally revised and adapted to the changed requirements of the current DIN EN IEC 61340-5-1. The new user manual now contains information on product qualification and insulated conductors, as well as information on[...]

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A personal tester for all applications 21.12.2018

The EPA Gatekeeper® is a complete proprietary development "Made in Germany".

The easy way to test and document ESD personal grounding measures according to IEC 61340-5-1 in your company.

The high-quality design with glass front and stainless steel touch surfaces fits in[...]

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Second "German ESD Network live" in Neuruppin 23.11.2018

This year our second ESD Expert Day "German ESD Network live" was again a great success. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the numerous participants and speakers whom we welcomed to Neuruppin on 21.02.18. In the sunshine[...]

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First ESD network live! in Weinheim a complete success 14.8.2018

Expert tips, practical examples, inspiration: The first meeting of the German ESD Network in Weinheim was a complete success. With almost 50 participants, the event at the training center of nora systems GmbH was completely booked out.

Pictures and impressions of[...]

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Free 1:1 bath lot change 14.8.2018

When ordering a year's supply, we will exchange your RoHS-compliant bath solder for our micro-alloyed premium solders free of charge. We exchange the bath quantity (solder from the crucible plus existing stock quantity) 1:1 in the same alloy free of[...]

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The new DIN EN 61340-5-1:2017-07 (VDE 0300-5-1:2017-07) 14.8.2018

The revised German standard with the general requirements for the protection of electronic components against electrostatic phenomena has been published.

The current version is available from Beuth-Verlag.

Here you get an overview of the most important changes:

- Technical requirements were aligned with[...]

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7 years of Gatekeeper - a review and outlook 27.2.2025

With our 7 years of Gatekeeper - 7 days of Gatekeeper campaign, we have provided a comprehensive insight into the world of ESD personnel testing over[...]

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EPA Gatekeeper and the future of ESD protection 18.2.2025

EPA Gatekeeper and the future of ESD protection:
How the gatekeeper keeps pace with technological trends

The world is changing rapidly, and with it the requirements for[...]

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Success stories of our customers 13.2.2025

Testimonials from SMTEC AG More safety from electrostatic discharge

Automated access monitoring for ESD protection zones

When entering an ESD protection zone in particular, it must be ensured[...]

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Tips for integrating the gatekeeper into existing protection zones 4.2.2025

Tips for integrating the EPO Gatekeeper into existing protection zones

Integrating EPA Gatekeeper into existing protection zones is child's play - without additional servers, client software or[...]

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Features that make the difference 30.1.2025

The EPA Gatekeeper has revolutionized the market as the first smart ESD personnel tester. Our vision was to create a device that not only carries out[...]

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