Tacuna Systems

Sometimes, truly unique measurement challenges come our way. Such was the case with a Storm Petrel study led by Robert Mauck at Kenyon College.

His research team needed a field-resilient scale that could operate with minimal human intervention to collect weight data for nesting birds. The goal was to weigh the petrels as they entered and exited their burrows, allowing researchers to calculate the exact mass of food delivered to their chicks.

The Challenge: To collect high-precision data in a subterranean, remote environment.

The Solution: We engineered a robust, field-tolerant Arduino shield for improved noise filtering and measurement stability. This niche PCB work ensured the system stayed low-power and reliable in harsh conditions.

The result was a burrow-lining scale that enabled groundbreaking research in seabird behavior. It will continue to serve as a reliable tool for future studies.

Contact us if you think we can help move your unique project forward, too.
https://tacunasystems.com/knowledge-base/winging-it-how-a-tiny-scale-is-unlocking-a-petrels-feeding-secrets/

Winging It: How a Tiny Scale Is Unlocking A Petrel's Feeding Secrets Learn how Tacuna Systems' custom PCB work and an innovative scale helped researchers uncover this seabird's survival behavior.

📢 Announcing our 2026 Women in STEM Empowerment Scholarship! 📢

Is your goal a degree in STEM? Tacuna Systems wants to support you through our 2026 Women in STEM Empowerment Scholarship! Any female student enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate STEM program in the US or Canada for the fall of 2026 is eligible for this $1,000 award.

We're looking for passionate students who are making a difference. No GPA requirement – just a love for STEM!

To apply, tell us about a STEM project you're proud of in a short video. Learn more and apply here: https://tacunasystems.com/women-in-stem-empowerment-scholarship/

Applications may also be submitted through https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/women-in-stem-empowerment-scholarship/

Applications are due May 15, 2026.

Scholarships Apply now for the Tacuna Systems Women in STEM Scholarship and you could win $1000 toward your undergrad or grad expenses.

Is your customer service experience giving you nightmares?

At Tacuna Systems, we TREAT our clients right—and our “Exceptional” rating in Google’s October Merchant Center store quality report proves it.

Choose a load measurement vendor that won’t ghost you or give you the creeps. We offer free consultations so your next load-sensing project is anything but scary.

We are proud to announce our Women in STEM Empowerment Scholarship U.S. winner, Emily Felty!

What Impressed Us: The complexity of the project and the skillful ex*****on of an innovative design. Emily has a years-long history of projects for FFA and 4H competitions, which demonstrate a clear passion for STEM and for improving the agricultural backbone of our country.

Her Next Move: Emily is joining 2025-26 freshman class at Texas A&M University. She is pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree.

We wish her a well-deserved congratulations and best wishes as she pursues her chosen career! Read more here: https://tacunasystems.com/scholarships/scholarship-recipients/