Digitalisation is changing almost every area of industry – including the calibration of measuring equipment. Where paper documents used to dominate, the digital calibration certificate (DCC for short) is becoming increasingly important. However, as is often the case, …
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Digital calibration certificate (DCC): Revolutionising metrology
Matthias Bundschuh | Know-howMeasurement technology is undergoing a profound change. Where paper and PDF documents used to be the norm, the digital calibration certificate (DCC) will set new standards. But what does this term, which is cropping up more and more often, actually mean? And why is the …
Three reasons why WIKA pressure gauges are unique
Christopher Ott | Know-howPressure gauges from different manufacturers look quite similar from the outside. At first glance, even the specifications appear to be virtually identical. However, that impression is deceptive – there are, in fact, significant differences. The following post …
How do I choose the right load cell?
Markus Heidl | Know-howDetermining the weight of a mass requires a so-called load cell. Load cells are a special form of force transducer used to determine the weight force. This means that load cells are typically calibrated in weight units such as grams, kilograms or tonnes instead of the …
How to build scales
Markus Heidl | Know-howDuring weighing, the weight force is measured, typically using scales. The mass is determined in two ways: comparatively or directly. As the goddess of justice in Roman mythology, Lady Justice is closely associated with Aequitas, the Roman law. Everyone knows her …




