In the Samruddhi Expressway steel fraud case, police have revealed that the racket was driven by hacking and tampering with the weighbridge system. The accused allegedly used digital tools to manipulate weight records and allowed tonnes of steel to be stolen without detection. Investigators say, the operation was carefully planned to appear genuine on paper, with absconding accused Shahbaz playing a key role in executing the high-tech fraud. According to Parbhani Police offic

At a time when India is witnessing rapid economic expansion, reshaping consumption patterns and market dynamics, Minister of Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday said illicit trade, which he described as a shadow economy, is undermining consumer trust and economic integrity. At a time when India is witnessing rapid economic expansion, reshaping consumption patterns and market dynamics, Minister of Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday said illicit trade, which he

Jaipur: The state govt will begin live trials of automated weighbridges in the mining sector from April 8 to enhance transportation, additional chief secretary for mines and petroleum Aparna Arora said. Arora said the govt has decided to introduce a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) based monitoring system in the mining sector, keeping in view the interests of both leaseholders and the govt. "In the first phase, modules for weighbridge automation and a GPS and RFID based

Ho Chi Minh City officially launched an automated weighing software system at four major solid waste treatment facilities today, April 1, 2026. This deployment follows new operational procedures issued by the municipal Department of Agriculture and Environment to modernize waste management tracking across the city. A view of the Da Phuoc waste treatment area in Hung Long Commune, Ho Chi Minh City. The automated system is now active at the Tay Bac (Northwest) Solid Waste Treat

With around one thousand hectares of table grapes, Sunfruits is one of Peru's leading exporters. During the season, up to 900 tonnes of grapes are processed and packed daily. This volume requires the utmost precision, speed, and process reliability. In addition to its own 1,000 hectares, Sunfruits also offers packaging services for other producers, totalling over 50,000 tonnes processed in one plant. To meet this challenge, the company has invested in modern weighing and cont

Any individual above 18 years of age can file a complaint under the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act of 2019. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/Representative image President of Mysuru District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission A.K. Naveen Kumari has called upon consumers to check for quality certifications like ISI on products before purchasing them. The presence of such quality certification marks indicates that the products meet quality standards and have been cer

Wipotec’s dynamic weighing and DWS systems capture real-time parcel weight and dimension data to support accurate billing and high-throughput sorting Wipotec provides precision dynamic weighing and DWS systems that enable accurate billing, compliance, and high-throughput logistics operations. In high-volume mail and parcel networks, every gram and every millimetre matters. Billing integrity, sorter performance, load planning and service compliance all depend on accurate, real

Dutch sensor specialist Aranet is expanding its range of substrate weighing systems to serve a broader range of growing methods. Following requests from growers across different crop sectors, the company has developed new variants for trays, pots, containers, growing mats, and soil-based cultivation. The systems were presented at HortiContact, with a wider rollout planned for GreenTech. Expansion within the existing weighing concept Substrate weighing has been applied in hort

Structural testing validates the integrity, safety and durability of materials and finished structures. Interface classifies structural testing within test and measurement, but it is used across sectors including energy, medical, infrastructure and automotive. It provides data to support design optimization, compliance with standards and failure prevention, contributing to safer and more efficient products and structures. Failure to measure structural limits accurately can le

JK Cement Limited has disclosed that its subsidiary J.K. Cement Saifco Private Limited has successfully resolved the regulatory compliance matter with the Legal Metrology Department in Jammu and Kashmir through compounding of the offense. Resolution Through Compounding Following the earlier notice received from the Legal Metrology Department, J.K. Cement Saifco Private Limited applied for compounding of the matter. The Department has now passed an order compounding the offens

KIM LONG MOTOR officially inaugurated its new truck manufacturing plant and launched its own branded vehicle lines in Hue city, central Vietnam, on March 17. Spanning approximately 6 ha with a total investment exceeding VND900 billion ($34 million), the facility is equipped with state-of-the-art, highly automated production lines. The entire production process complies with international standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949. Mr. Dao Viet Anh, General Direc

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, the integrity of the final product depends not only on how it is produced but also on how it is inspected, labelled and packaged. At high production volumes, these end-of-line processes must deliver both speed and absolute reliability while meeting stringent regulatory standards. When a multinational pharmaceutical manufacturer required a solution capable of inspecting, labelling and palletizing 36,000 syringes per hour, the company turned to

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the National Standards body of India working under the aegis of Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India. BIS is serving the industries and consumers of India since its inception in 1947 when it was known as Indian Standards Institution (ISI) through its Conformity Assessment, Laboratory Services, Hallmarking and other schemes. The ISI mark has become synonymous with the

The Weights and Measures Department Office in Bhopal, which is already facing a challenging situation due to the LPG crisis, received a bomb threat too on Monday, resulting in panic amongst staffers and the evacuation of the premises for about three hours. The bomb threat, however, turned out to be a hoax, much to the relief of employees who resumed work from around 1.30 pm. According to the superintendent of the department’s office located at M P Nagar area, Shyamu Solanki,

A report from Telemetry argues that the development of Level 4 automated driving systems for heavy-duty trucks has advanced, with the current challenge centered on manufacturing and scaling production. The analysis, referenced by FreightWaves, indicates that establishing after-sales support networks is a key requirement for fleet adoption at scale. For many years, developers used retrofitted production vehicles as prototypes. While this approach allowed for rapid prototyping

Mumbai: The Government of Maharashtra has set up an inquiry committee to examine complaints from farmers about alleged manipulation of weighing scales at sugar mills, with the panel expected to submit its report soon, Lokmat reported. The committee, comprising technical officials from the Legal Metrology Department, has been tasked with reviewing the sugarcane weighing process and recommending measures to ensure transparency and prevent farmers from being underpaid. Every yea

The Department of Consumer Affairs has notified significant amendments to the Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2013. These amendments mark a major milestone in expanding India’s verification infrastructure for weights and measures, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and fairness in trade, an official statement said on Thursday. The revised rules aim to strengthen consumer protection, promote ease of doing business and align India’s system of verification

Research examining nanoplastics and human health is drawing renewed attention to the potential long-term effects of plastic particles generated from packaging and other consumer materials. A recent scientific study reports that nanoplastics can interact with proteins in the brain linked to Parkinson’s disease and certain forms of dementia, highlighting a growing area of investigation into microplastics pollution and neurological health. The findings come as nanoplastics and m

BIG NWI news today – and it’s all about our biggest weighbridges yet. Our Queensland Service Technician Mathew Holmes recently returned from an incredible journey to Senegal, West Africa, where he led the installation of one of the most ambitious weighbridge projects NWI has ever undertaken. This wasn’t just another job—it was a record-breaking moment for our team and a shining example of how Australian technology is supporting industries across the globe. The project was for

Precise monitoring of viscosity during the melting process is crucial for quality assurance in quartz glass production. In this project, a Sensor Technology TorqSense torque transducer (SGR541) was used to enable real- time conclusions to be drawn about material homogeneity, purity and the progress of material bonding. In modern glass technology, precise control of melting conditions is of fundamental importance: the viscosity of a melt in particular has a decisive influence