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Instrument Calibration Solutions’ Pennsylvania lab started small. David Beier and Darrell Martin, both former Marine Corps metrologists, founded ICS in 2004 at 413 Hopewell Avenue in Aliquippa, PA. That’s still our PA flagship location today. Built on a Marine mindset Beier and Martin set out to run calibration the way they’d been trained: no shortcuts.…

In 2021, Instrument Calibration Solutions (ICS) joined forces with Brechbuhler Scales and B‑TEK Scales to offer turnkey calibration services across Ohio and Pennsylvania. Four years later, that partnership has grown into a combined operation covering precision calibration and industrial weighing under one roof. How we got here 1929: Brechbuhler Scales opens in Canton, OH, and…

Last fall, Instrument Calibration Solutions hosted open house events at both of our labs: ICS Pennsylvania in Aliquippa and ICS Ohio in Clayton. Manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and medical device teams from both regions came through to meet our staff, see live equipment demos, and sit in on short training sessions. What visitors saw Both events…

In today’s high-performance industries, precision isn’t optional, it’s essential. For manufacturing plants, quality labs, and testing facilities across Ohio and Pennsylvania, accuracy starts with properly calibrated instruments. One of the most critical, and often overlooked, components in this equation. Transducers. Whether you’re measuring pressure, force, torque, or load, your transducers must deliver reliable data to…

Labs running pharmaceutical quality control, biotech testing, or precision manufacturing in Ohio and Pennsylvania operate under tight regulatory requirements, and accurate instrument calibration isn’t optional in that environment. Whether you’re managing pharmaceutical QC in Cincinnati or a materials testing lab in Pittsburgh, staying compliant and audit-ready depends on knowing your instruments are measuring correctly. How…

How to Use a Fluke Digital Multimeter: Testing Capacitors, Voltage, and More Fluke digital multimeters are a standard tool for electricians, technicians, and anyone doing serious electrical troubleshooting, largely because they hold their accuracy well and stand up to daily use. This guide covers how to use popular Fluke models, including the 179, 117, 87V,…

If you’re a quality control manager overseeing operations in pharmaceuticals, food processing, aerospace, or electronics, you know that temperature and humidity control can make or break your business. Inaccurate measurements or compliance slip-ups aren’t just headaches, they’re risks to product quality and your bottom line. At Instrument Calibration Solutions (ICS) in Dayton, Ohio, we’re the…

How to Calibrate Electrical Instruments: A Step-by-Step Guide for Production Managers Electrical instrument calibration is critical for ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and safety of equipment in your production facility. For production managers overseeing assets like multimeters, oscilloscopes, or power analyzers, maintaining precise measurements is essential to avoid costly downtime, ensure product quality, and comply with…

Torque tools are easy to overlook until one is off. In manufacturing, construction, or automotive work, a torque wrench or driver that’s out of calibration can lead to over-tightened or under-tightened fasteners, and either one can cause a mechanical failure down the line. Like any precision instrument, torque tools need routine calibration to stay accurate,…

Instrument Calibration Solutions (ICS) is a leading provider of precision calibration services, proudly serving Dayton, Ohio, and its surrounding areas, including Kettering, Beavercreek, Centerville, Fairborn, and Huber Heights. Our state-of-the-art laboratory in Clayton, OH, is equipped to handle a comprehensive range of calibration needs, with specialized expertise in dimensional, electrical, and force calibration services.​ Dimensional Calibration Services…