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News from Actum:
Clearing the Static: Ensuring effective ESD control
28 April 2026, Circuit & System Protection, Actum

To maintain reliable electrostatic discharge control, regular testing and accurate measurement are essential, with grounding products and ESD testing equipment being vital.

Clearing the Static: ESD containers and packaging
28 February 2026, Circuit & System Protection, Actum

         Vacuum forming ESD Electronic components can be damaged by electrostatic discharges. To protect against such damage, electronic assembly parts are often transported or stored in vacuum formed component ...

Clearing the Static: The importance of ESD audits
30 March 2026, Circuit & System Protection, Actum

An ESD audit is the first step in establishing an effective static control programme in the workplace, and will help identify vulnerable areas and potentially hazardous static zones that require improvement.

Electrostatic discharge chairs
EMP 2026 Electronics Manufacturing & Production Handbook, Circuit & System Protection, Actum

An ESD chair forms an integral part of grounding within the electrostatic discharge protected area to prevent potential damage to products.

Antistatic vinyl flooring
EMP 2026 Electronics Manufacturing & Production Handbook, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services, Actum

Vinyl is an affordable, antistatic tile or sheet with a life-span greater than 10 years and installed as a permanent electrostatic discharge floor.

Conductive ESD footwear
EMP 2026 Electronics Manufacturing & Production Handbook, Circuit & System Protection, Actum

Conductive ESD footwear is used in conjunction with other grounding devices, such as a wrist strap, cord, and ESD surface mats, to provide a continuous path to ground.

Clearing the Static: The importance of cleaning in ESD control
27 November 2025, Circuit & System Protection, Actum

To prevent Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) damage to sensitive electronic assemblies and components, all production, handling, packaging, and storage must take place in an ESD-protected environment.

Clearing the Static: Staying grounded
31 October 2025, Circuit & System Protection, Actum

To maintain reliable electrostatic discharge control, regular testing and accurate measurement are essential, with grounding products and ESD testing equipment being vital.

Clearing the Static: Fundamental principles of static control
30 September 2025, Circuit & System Protection, Actum

Controlling electrostatic discharge in electronics manufacturing is essential with effective ESD programs built on six key principles.

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