Pioneering the Digital Calibration Certificate: An Interview With Sartorius Experts

Authors: Sartorius | Last updated: October, 2025

Resource overview

Calibration certificates ensure quality and compliance in laboratories and industry, yet managing them often means manual data entry, typing errors, and limited usability. The Digital Calibration Certificate (DCC) changes that by enabling seamless, error-free data integration into digital systems. Sartorius is the first company to offer non-proprietary DCCs for balances, helping laboratories streamline calibration management and improve traceability. Developed under the guidance of Germany’s national metrology institute (PTB) and the German Calibration Service (DKD), the DCC uses a standardized XML format to make calibration data machine-readable and ready for automated processing. Sartorius experts actively contributed to defining these international standards, paving the way for global adoption and smarter quality workflows.

Read this interview to discover how DCCs enhance efficiency, ensure compliance, and shape the future of calibration in modern laboratories.

 

Key Takeaways

  1. Learn what exactly Digital Calibration Certificates (DCCs) are
  2. Discover how DCCs simplify calibration workflows
  3. Understand the difference between traditional and digital certificates
  4. See how DCCs enable data integration, reduce errors, and improve efficiency
  5. Explore the PTB and DKD’s role in international DCC standardization

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