Dimensioners
Dimensioners are weighing and volume measuring systems for measuring three-dimensional or cube-shaped objects such as packages, parcels, pallets, cartons and boxes. Dimensioners are part of a much larger logistical system in a distribution center or warehouse. They are usually installed as part of an automated system where conveyors allow objects to enter one area of the warehouse, and sorting systems distribute high volumes of objects to a variety of locations based on their weight and dimensions. There are also stand-alone dimensioning units which require more manual handling and are typically used in smaller operations with a lower throughput of packages.
Dimensioners are used in the transport and logistics industry as a tool for measuring dimensional weight. By knowing exactly how much space a parcel, object or pallet will occupy, warehouses and shipping companies are able optimize the space available to them.[1]
Dimensioners first appeared on the market in 1985 when a Norwegian company named Cargoscan saw a gap between carriers' income and their potential income and began producing dimensioning and data capture solutions for companies all over the world. Since then dimensioning has become a part of operations within companies in the transport and logistics industry. Cargoscan officially became part of the Mettler Toledo group in 2000.[2]