Ideas for the transition from paper-based force and torque calibration certificates to machine-readable XML data

Machine-readable and ideally, interpretable, digital transfer documents are a promising solution for automated processes with requirements for seamlessly digital data transmission. To achieve interoperability both on issuing and receiving ends, it is important to provide harmonised solutions when transitioning from analogue-based to fully digital calibration certificates. This requires that the metrological communities decide on best practices and guidelines for their application. In the area of force and torque calibration, community-specific topics have been identified and solutions have been proposed that will be presented and discussed in this paper.