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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

When it comes to your business, there are a lot of different things that keep everything moving. Your industrial weighing system is obviously one of those things, but what many people don't think about is how those scales are moved. That's where a mobile scale cart comes in handy. WHAT IS A MOBILE SCALE CART? A mobile scale cart, as the name suggests, is a portable metal dolly that is designed to easily move an industrial scale from place to place. They're perfect for businesses that need to mov

Are you thinking about buying a pocket scale, but not sure if they’re the right choice for you? While pocket scales are great for taking on-the-go measurements of everything from diamonds to coffee beans—they’re actually so much more than that. Here are our top four reasons to purchase a digital pocket scale. 1. YOU CAN TAKE YOUR POCKET SCALE WITH YOU ANYWHERE YOU GO It should come as no surprise that the main reason you’re buying a digital pocket scale is for the sheer p

Have you ever tried to weigh something that simply won’t sit still? Whether that’s a panicked animal or a lively liquid, getting some things to settle down long enough to produce an accurate measurement can be an incredibly frustrating experience. Fortunately, there’s a much better way—dynamic weighing! WHAT IS DYNAMIC WEIGHING? Dynamic weighing, also known as animal weighing, is a unique application that determines the weight of an object even while it’s still in m