Image courtesy of Thayer Scale Weighed rotating bucket David Hyer, president, Thayer Scale | May 18, 2021 Many articles printed in Powder & Bulk Solids have effectively documented the benefits of utilizing weighing-based solutions to manage process quality. However, many low-volume, high-mix producers don’t see the need to add gravimetric feeders, weigh belts, or other continuous weighing systems to the original process layout until growth or new quality demands force them to consider adding automation and/or control capabilities. This leaves many producers facing a difficult decision: Sacrifice quality and continue to operate as is, or make a significant investment in a new, continuous process line, potentially creating undue financial risk for the business.