News & Insights
Keep up to date with all the latest news and activity from OTC and the industry
Bad light stops play?
OTC is proud to have been chosen by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to supply calibrated light meters to their umpires for test cricket. Bad light stops play may be one of the more controversial calls on the cricket pitch,
Bad light stops play?
OTC is proud to have been chosen by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to supply calibrated light meters to their umpires for test cricket. Bad light stops play may be one of the more controversial calls on the cricket pitch, but at least arguments over when to start play again should be reduced. Each umpire should now have access to
OTC is now a Kingfisher Service Centre
We are pleased to announce that OTC has been appointed by Kingfisher as their UK sales and service centre. Over the past 20 years, both companies have built up trusted reputations in
Pressure Calibration
Are you under pressure? If so why not use our new in-house ‘Pressure Calibration’ service: We offer a competitive service across the following types of equipment: Pressure Gauges (analogue and digital), Pressure
OTC’s ‘QR’ Tracking system
OTC’s latest addition: Our Tracking system has given you instant access to a host of new features over the last couple of years from tracking your equipment, downloading certificates of calibration &
UV UKAS Calibration
OTC is delighted to announce that we have been granted UKAS accreditation for calibration of UV radiometers at 365nm. OTC has been accredited for UKAS calibration of luxmeters for many years and
OTC’s Movember attempt
The OTC team grew in stature and (whiskers) over the month of November 2012 to raise a total of £436 for the cause. Watch this space for the 2013 team members, ladies
Spectral measurements are possible
We have always aimed to be flexible and meet customer requirements as closely as possible. After receiving enquires for calibration to specific light sources we increased our capability by purchasing a spectroradiometer Now,
Thermopile calibration rig improvements
We have recently revamped our thermopile calibration facility. Used in many areas including medical, defence & remote sensing, thermopiles can measure the power levels of a wide range of lasers. Our fully
25 years of Optical Test and Calibration Ltd
Optical Test and Calibration Ltd (OTC) started in business on a cold but sunny day at the beginning of February 1989. The first three employees – Michael Harris, Kevan Hodson and Michael
New Darkroom
Due to continued steady growth in our photometric department, OTC is proud to announce the completion of a new darkroom. This new temperature-controlled calibration laboratory is designed to accommodate an increased UV