Introduced in 1989, Shimadzu's UniBloc is created by high-precision wire electrical discharge machining applied to a block of aluminum alloy and replaces the conventional electromagnetic balance sensor assembly. UniBloc's compact, uniform structure ensures stable temperature characteristics, excellent response time, and stable corner-load performance. It permits a consistency of production that assures reliability and a long operational life. The Shimadzu UniBloc family balance lineup now ranges from semi-micro with minimum display of 0.01mg to precision platform up to 52kg in capacity.