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Weight for it . . . The team at Scales Plus WILL BE RETURNING TO LAS VEGAS FOR MJBIZCON 2022! You already read that above, didn’t you? Well, if you’re asking yourself, “What is MJBizCon and why should I care that you’re attending?”—we won’t waste any more of your time with deflated announcements. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming event and all the exciting things we have in store for the Scales Plus booth (#6527). MJBIZCON 2022 EVENT

When you need to know that your scale is calibrated correctly, you require a NIST traceable calibration. But what is NIST and why do their certifications matter? Keep reading to learn more about this process and where you can get your scale professionally calibrated for the most accurate measurements. WHAT IS NIST? NIST, or National Institute of Standards and Technology, is a federal organization under the U.S. Department of Commerce that, among other things, develops and maintains universal sta

If you're in the market for a new mass comparator balance, it's important to understand how this type of equipment works and what features to look for. In this article, we'll provide an overview of mass comparator balances and explain some of the key considerations when purchasing one. We'll also discuss some of the benefits of using a mass comparator balance in your everyday laboratory applications. WHAT IS A MASS COMPARATOR? A mass comparator is a type of balance used to determine mass differe

Every year on May 20th, we celebrate World Metrology Day. This day commemorates the signing of the Metre Convention in 1875, which established the first internationally recognized system of measurement. But what does that really mean for us? And why should we care about metrology? Here's a look at what World Metrology Day is all about and why it's worth celebrating. WHAT IS METROLOGY? Simply put, metrology is the science of measurement. It covers everything from the physics of measurement to the

The earliest farmers market dates back to 1730 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, long before digital scales were invented. Since then, farmers markets have grown in popularity and have become staples in many communities across the country. And as is true with any profession, sellers at farmers markets need equipment they can rely on, including weighing scales. There are a few things to consider when choosing the right scale for selling by weight. One of the most important is to select one that ha