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#018 - The Scale Maker
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Summary: In 1830, Thaddeus Fairbanks invented the platform scale, revolutionizing how goods were weighed in industries from shipping to agriculture. This episode explores how his design brought fairness, speed, and precision to commerce—and became one of America’s first global exports. Key Themes: • Industrial standardization • Weighing and measurement history • Fair commerce and trade • Invisible infrastructure of industry Recommended Reading: • The Fairbanks Company: 100 Years of Weighing (Company history) • U.S. Patent Office: Platform Scale Records • Vermont Historical Society Archives YouTube:
https://youtu.be/gYVPRydwx78?si=Os1hJRtIDnDA2sPZ
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