MeasureNet-Tech.com
Title
MeasureNet: Network-Based Electronic Data Acquisition For Academic Science Laboratories
Description
MeasureNet is committed to providing students and teachers with innovative laboratory management solutions and category-leading technology. We define ourselves by the superior quality of our network design, acclaimed ease of use, and cutting-edge probeware. We pledge to provide personalized, hands-on customer care and partner with our users to support their teaching and research. We pledge to bring enthusiasm and energy to the betterment of science learning and be relentless in our task to provide an alternative to traditional PC-based systems and technologies.
MeasureNet was developed in a collaborative effort between the instructional and electronics support staff at the University of Cincinnati's Department of Chemistry. The driving force behind MeasureNet's conception and development sprang from two core convictions. The first was a strong belief that electronic data collection and manipulation was an essential component of a modern teaching laboratory – particularly using equipment closely resembling instrumentation students would encounter later in professional careers. The second was an equally strong belief that providing the necessary electronics capabilities using numerous personal computers in the laboratory environment was not the best solution for reasons that included issues of maintenance, cost, and space.
After an initial trial period using PC interfaces, it quickly became apparent to the department that maintaining hardware and software for a PC-based interface laboratory was both time-consuming and labor-intensive. Furthermore, the relatively short expected lifetime of the PCs (3-5 years) guaranteed considerable ongoing equipment replacement costs for the school.
