Dimensioner for Parcels and Pallets
Measure the length, width and height of freight automatically
Request a demoA dimensioner for freight measures the length, width and height of parcels, pallets, long goods and single articles automatically. With a connected scale it captures the weight too, plus a photo. MetriXFreight from metrilus does this camera-based in around 200 milliseconds and with no moving parts. The values go into your WMS, TMS or ERP through an interface.
When you need a dimensioner
- Receiving: You check shipments against the advance shipping notice and capture dimensions and a photo right at acceptance.
- Master data: New articles get measured dimensions and weight instead of estimates before they are stored.
- Shipping: You know the volumetric weight of every shipment before it leaves the building, and you have proof in case of a claim.
- Billing: If you bill by dimensions or volumetric weight, you usually need legal-for-trade values.
More on where it is used is on the freight dimensioning page.
Which dimensioner fits your freight
MetriXFreight comes as product lines for different freight. The overview is below, details and comparison are on the solutions page.
MetriXFreight S140
Missing or wrong article master data slows down your WMS. With the S140 you capture dimensions, weight, photo and barcode in one step, with less than 5 mm mean deviation. Your warehouse planning runs on data you can trust.
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MetriXFreight L13x
Tape measures and estimates cannot keep pace in a parcel process. The L13x product line measures each parcel in around 200 milliseconds and handles up to 1200 parcels per hour including scanning. Your process sets the pace, not the measurement.
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MetriXFreight L23x
In air and road freight you pay by volumetric weight, and estimated pallet dimensions cost margin. With the L23x you dimension pallets and bulky goods inside the running process, legal-for-trade as L235 under OIML with EU type examination and NTEP. Pallets wrapped in black foil are covered by the L33x product line.
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AI-generated MetriXFreight L33x
Black and glossy foil push many optical measurements to their limits, and then it is back to the tape measure. The L33x dimensions exactly these pallets automatically, with three 3D sensors in around 200 milliseconds. Your hardest freight no longer needs a detour.
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MetriXFreight L63x
Profiles, pipes and long crates are often still measured by hand because no standard system fits them. The L63x dimensions objects up to 650 × 260 × 260 cm in a single pass with six 3D sensors. That gives your long goods reliable dimensions for planning and billing.
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What matters when you decide is covered in choosing a dimensioning system. The applications at a glance are on the freight dimensioning page.
Frequently asked questions about the dimensioner
What is a dimensioner or dimensioning system?
A dimensioner, also called a dimensioning system, captures the length, width and height of a shipment automatically and calculates the volume from them. With a connected scale the weight is added, and a photo documents the condition. It is not a lab instrument or a gas meter: it is for freight.
Which system do I need for parcels, pallets, long goods and articles?
The L13x for parcels, the L23x for pallets and bulky goods. The L33x measures the same pallets plus those in black or glossy foil. For long goods there is the L63x, for single articles the S140. For mixed freight we advise you based on your object and volume data.
Is a dimensioner legal for trade?
There are legal-for-trade variants: L135, L235, L335 and L635 are legal for trade under OIML with EU type examination. You usually need legal-for-trade values if you bill by dimensions or volumetric weight. The weights and measures authority decides this conclusively.
How fast does a dimensioner measure?
The measurement itself takes around 200 milliseconds. The shipment stops briefly for it, while being scanned or set down.
Where does the measurement data go?
Via REST API in real time, as a CSV, XLSX or PDF file, or as a QR code directly at the system. Triggering happens automatically, by barcode scan or through the API.
A demo on your own freight
Which system fits your process is best settled on your own shipments. In a demo we show you the measurement and the data flow, without obligation.
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