In a unique situation, a valued customer recently sent a truckload of oats from Poland to our office to have samples taken urgently for determination of the hectoliter weight. In our own laboratory setup, we homogenized sample material and then analyzed it. After a short stop, the truck was able to continue its journey to a local final destination nearby. An unexpectedly effective method of working!

Back in time
It’s rare these days to see a seagoing vessel still using tarpaulins over its hatch covers to ensure watertightness. B...