Siborg Systems Inc. Offers Multiple Distribution Channels for Smart Tweezers and LCR-Readers.

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, August 18, 2014 (Newswire.com) - Siborg Systems Inc.’s handheld digital LCR-meters, the LCR-Reader and Smart Tweezers have grown into a globally recognized device for efficiently testing and troubleshooting Surface Mount Technology and PCBs. With help from multiple distributors across the globe, customers are able to receive their devices faster, as well as have a closer-to-home option for customer service.

Smart Tweezers and LCR-Reader are fully automatic, handheld digital LCR-meters designed to efficiently test and troubleshoot Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and PCBs. The unique combination of a set of gold-plated tweezers, a small display, and an LCR-meter in a pocket-sized 1 oz. device has been a proven success since the beginning. Unlike conventional bench type testers, Smart Tweezers and LCR-Reader require no set-up between evaluations, nor do they require 2 hands to work the probes. Instead, when the tweezers have a grasp on a component, the device will automatically determine the type of component and measure accordingly for Inductance, Resistance, Capacitance as well as secondary values such as the Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR). The measurement values are instantly available on the embedded display, as well as component type, secondary values, and test parameters.

"With these distributors, we ensure that our customers have better access to Smart Tweezers and LCR-Reader, as well as a place to send their devices if they need repairs or calibrations. We're very excited about these partnerships."

Michael Obrecht, Director of Research and Development at Siborg Systems Inc.

Over the past year, Siborg has penned multiple distribution deals with multiple suppliers to bring the Smart Tweezers and LCR-Reader to over 27 countries worldwide. These distributors include:

United States
Bokar International (Pennsylvania)
SIBBIS (Maryland)

Russia
SPE Group (Novosibirsk)
Premier Electric (Moscow)
Dipaul (St. Petersburg)
Sanata-Tech (St. Petersburg)

United Kingdom
KaiserTech (Hampshire)

Brazil
Grupo Unicoba (Sao Paulo)

Netherlands
PrinTek

Malaysia
CF Technology Sdn Bhd (Selangor)

Indonesia
KT Technology (Nagoya Batam)

India
Advance Tech Services (New Delhi)

Japan
Van Device (Tokyo)
Newly-Tsuchiyama (Koka)
Alpha Corp (Tokyo)

China
Huizhou Trade Co. Ltd. (Huizhou)
GoldTek (Taipei)

Vietnam
Medin Co. Ltd (Hanoi)
Thang Long P&T Co. Ltd. (Hanoi)
Indochina Equipment and Accessories Joint Stock Company (Hanoi)

With these distributors, Siborg has ensured that customers will have better access to the Smart Tweezers and LCR-Reader devices. It also ensures that customers don’t have to send their devices back to North America for repairs or calibration. With the help of Bokar International and their affiliate Production Solutions in Poland, customers in Europe can send their devices to the calibration facility in Poland for annual calibration. The Smart Tweezers devices that are used by high-tech companies require annual calibration of test equipment to stay ISO compliant. Previously there were only 3 calibration facilities, in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; Pasadena, California; and New Delhi, India.

Smart Tweezers were designed as a professional, tool with production lines in mind, which is currently used by many major high-tech companies worldwide. This device features such as:
-Fully automatic L, C, R and ESR measurements
-0.2% basic accuracy
-Component sorting with 1%, 5%, 10% and 20% tolerancesà
-Continuity and diode testing
-Adjustable test signals of 0.5 and 1.0 Vrms
-Displays active and reactive impedance components displayed
-Parasitic offset subtraction
-Joystick-like navigation that allows users to change settings without needing to access the menu

The LCR-Reader was designed for non-professionals and hobbyists looking for a device like Smart Tweezers but without the high price. This device offers the same experience as Smart Tweezers with a few less features to achieve a lower price point of less than $200. Features include:
-Automatic L, C, R and ESR evaluations
-1% basic accuracy
-Best range selection
-Fixed 0.5 Vrms test signal (this may hinder in testing some ceramic capacitors)
-Affordable price
-One-button-navigation that changes the test mode when depressed

Both devices are powered by a Li-Ion battery and are rechargeable via micro-USB. Smart Tweezers have become a popular tool globally in the past decade of availability. Visit the Smart Tweezers’ Blog for all the latest news about Smart Tweezers and LCR-Reader.