Microscopes have long been considered one of the most revolutionary inventions in modern science. How we see objects is fundamental to our understanding of the world around us, and the creation of optical devices such as telescopes, mirrors, magnifiers, glasses...
Thermometers are used to measure temperature and convert this into a readable format such as Celsius, Fahrenheit or Kelvin. Temperature determines everything from the clothes we wear outside to ensuring enough heat is applied to our food so it is...
Load cells are a fundamental component of all digital weighing scales and devices. The Measurement Shop’s comprehensive guide will provide crucial information on load cells, exploring load cell definitions, how they work, the different types of load cell available, and...
Heat stress meters are important tools for so many industries all over the world. They ensure that environments remain safe for people to work in and provide valuable information on temperature, humidity, wind levels and more. In this blog, The Measurement...
What is a moisture meter? Moisture meters (also called moisture detectors) are portable measuring devices used to measure the moisture content of a sample. These devices tend to include large displays for indicating moisture values in percentages, with some meters...
What is refractometry? Refractometry is an analytical process of measuring a substance in accordance with a refractive index in order to determine the composition or purity of the substance. What do refractometers measure? Refractometers are measuring instruments used to gauge...
Hardness testing is a process that spans many industries and essentially allows you to assess the properties of a given material. These properties could include strength, resilience, flexibility and many others that are crucial to so many manufacturing and engineering...
What is a potentiometer? A potentiometer, also called a potmeter or pot, is a variable resistor or voltage divider that can be manually adjusted with three terminals used to control voltage. How does a potentiometer work? Potentiometers consist of three...
