Certifiable On-Board Weighing delivers certifiable-ready accuracy and reliability designed to support legal-for-trade requirements New intelligent solution delivers legal-for-trade weight measurements directly from the machine VOLVO Construction Equipment are expanding their portfolio of intelligent machine solutions with the introduction of Certifiable On-Board Weighing for Volvo wheel loaders. Fully integrated through Load Assist, the new solution delivers legal-for-trade w

In bulk materials handling operations, conveyor belt misalignment remains one of the most persistent causes of unplanned downtime, excessive maintenance and premature equipment wear. According to Weba Chute Systems, correctly engineered chute systems are playing an increasingly important role in addressing this challenge at source. Poor belt tracking is seldom only a conveyor issue. In many cases, the root cause lies upstream at the transfer point where inconsistent material

In precision electronics, engineers often focus heavily on processors, ADCs, amplifiers, and firmware algorithms when troubleshooting measurement instability. Yet in many real-world systems, the root cause of gain error, drift, and inconsistent validation results lies elsewhere, within the passive component network and PCB implementation itself. This case study draws inspiration from a recent technical discussion within the precision resistor engineering community, highlighti

The consumer affairs ministry on Sunday reviewed the rollout of legal metrology reforms across eight northern states and union territories, pressing local authorities to move swiftly toward a simplified registration-based system for businesses dealing in weights and measures. The meeting, chaired by Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare, covered Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Ladakh. It follows similar consultat

The findings come as the European textile sector must adapt to stricter waste regulations and prepares for the approaching mandates on textile waste collection and product data traceability. The pilot investigated how RFID technology could improve the speed and scalability of garment sorting. Credit: Avery Dennison Corporation. TEXAID, which collects and sorts around 80,000 tonnes of textiles annually across more than 300 categories, worked with Avery Dennison to assess wheth

The Southern States Consumer Coordination Committee has launched surveys and awareness programmes seeking amendments to the Legal Metrology Act. The organisation wants inspections of weights and measures to be conducted once every six months to better protect consumer rights. Hanamkonda: The Southern States Consumer Coordination Committee has planned to conduct surveys and awareness programmes with the aim of urging the Central government to reduce the Legal Metrology inspect

In the world of precision electronics, resistor selection is often treated as a simple specification exercise. Engineers compare tolerance, nominal resistance, power rating, and Temperature Coefficient of Resistance (TCR), then assume the system will maintain accuracy over time. However, in real-world industrial and instrumentation environments, initial specifications alone rarely determine long-term performance. What separates reliable systems from unstable ones is not day o

CHENNAI: The State government has made the integration of e-permit systems with digital weighbridges mandatory for all quarry and crusher units across the State to curb excessive quarrying and unauthorised mineral transportation. Director of Geology and Mining D Mohan issued instructions to the department's assistant directors, directing strict implementation of the system. According to the order, the Department of Geology and Mining has already developed a Mineral Management

In modern electronics, pulse performance is no longer a niche requirement. From industrial automation and aerospace systems to medical instrumentation, EV platforms, defense electronics, and precision sensing applications, engineers increasingly rely on components that can withstand rapid, repetitive electrical pulses without compromising accuracy or stability. One question continues to surface among design engineers and system architects: “Do you have graphs showing Pulse Du

Thayer Scale designs, engineers, and manufactures sanitary, durable processing and material handling equipment for leading pet food manufacturers. Hygienic and sanitary solutions are designed for the pet food industry’s stringent, evolving requirements for sanitation and food safety. The weigh feeder is designed with the applicable provisions of NAMI (North American Meat Institute), 3-A, USDA, and NSF specifications for industries requiring compliance with food traceability r

The consumer affairs ministry has revised legal metrology regulations to permit government-approved testing centres to verify dispensers for hydrogen, LPG, LNG, and CNG fuels, widening India’s measurement and compliance framework amid the growing adoption of cleaner energy alternatives. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution amended the Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2013, increasing the number of instrument categories eligibl

Introduction Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is one of the most underestimated causes of latent electronic failure in modern systems. Unlike catastrophic electrical overstress events that immediately destroy components, ESD damage is often silent, microscopic, and delayed. Circuits continue to function after exposure, only to experience instability, drift, or complete failure weeks or months later. A recent demonstration shared by VPG, conceptualized by Yuval, highlighted this

In an era where electronics are often designed around rapid product cycles, planned upgrades, and aggressive cost optimization, true long-term reliability has become increasingly rare. Yet every so often, a real-world example emerges that reminds the engineering community what “designed to last” genuinely means. A recent post by VPG, conceptualized by Yuval, showcased exactly such a case. The post highlighted a measurement instrument originally built in the early 1980s that c

On World Metrology Day 2026, observed under the theme “Metrology: Building Trust in Policy Making”, the Union Government highlighted the ongoing expansion of India’s legal metrology and measurement science ecosystem. Anchored by the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, the framework governs the accuracy, calibration, and verification of commercial measuring instruments, packaged commodities, and national measurement standards across the economy. The government outlined a broader transi

Every major decision — from trade regulations and environmental monitoring to fuel distribution and consumer protection — depends on one critical factor: accurate measurement. Recognizing this essential role, the global metrology community is celebrating World Metrology Day 2026 under the theme “Metrology: Building Trust in Policy Making.” Observed annually on 20 May, World Metrology Day marks the anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention in Paris in 1875, a histori

Understanding Stability, Drift, and the Role of Foil Resistor Technology in High-Accuracy Systems In the world of precision electronics, engineers often focus heavily on signal integrity, electromagnetic interference, and noise suppression. While these factors undeniably affect performance, one of the most significant and underestimated sources of measurement error operates far more quietly: temperature. Unlike sudden electrical failures or visible component breakdowns, therm

In a recent interaction with SME Times, Chirag Shingala from Goldfield Weighing Solutions shared insights into the growing importance of industrial weighing technology in modern business operations. Since its establishment in 2014, the company has been delivering advanced weighing solutions including weighing scale indicators, solar panel indicators, universal data logger printers, and computer intelligence racking machines. With a strong focus on operational accuracy, durabi

The pursuit of precision in the world of analog electronics has always been shaped by one fundamental challenge: maintaining stability under real-world operating conditions. While laboratory measurements may initially demonstrate excellent accuracy, long-term system performance depends on how electronic components behave across temperature changes, aging cycles, environmental stress, and operational drift. This challenge becomes especially critical in applications such as med

New Delhi, May 14 In a move aimed at improving ease of doing business, the Government of Delhi has decided to eliminate periodic license renewals for manufacturers, dealers and repairers operating under legal metrology rules and replace the existing framework with a self-declaration-based approval system. Delhi Removes Periodic License Renewals Under Legal Metrology Rules The reform is part of Delhi’s Deregulation Exercise 2.0, which seeks to reduce compliance burdens and str

The Department of Legal Metrology and Consumer Protection organized a consumer Rights awareness programme on the theme “Accurate Measurement, Safe Product – Confident Consumers” at Khelhoshe Polytechnic, Atoizu, Zunheboto on May 12. Speaking at the programme, Assistant Controller of Legal Metrology and Consumer Protection, Zunheboto, Khevishe Z Zhimomi emphasized that accurate measurement is essential for ensuring transparency, fairness, and trust between consumers and trader