Tanita introduced the world's first digital miniscale in 1987 and has been the recognized leader ever since. Tanita's miniscales can be used in a variety of applications: precious metals/gems, laboratories, medical/clinical, dental, pharmaceutical, diet, mail, and for ammunition. Tanita miniscales can't be beat on quality, and won't be beat on price. No one even comes close to our quality, reliability, and selection.