(Quality Digest: Chico, CA) -- On April 16, 2013, Quality Digest columnist H. James Harrington was presented with an honorary degree of Doctor of Philosophy from the Sudan Academy of Sciences. The Ph.D. was conferred on Harrington for his immense contributions, remarkable achievements, and distinguished accomplishments in the field of quality management, business excellence, and innovation, covering a wide range of geographical locations and countries.

Don't forget, this week is World Metrology Week (Monday was World Metrology Day in case you missed it).

A lot of us have been following the advancements in 3D printing and have noted the variety of materials that can be used to create objects. The most common of these are plastic, nylon, and metal. One of the key expenses of 3D printing, other than the printer, of course, is the cost of the material. Other issues may include the ability to recycle scrap or consumables, toxicity, and the ability for precise, on-printer coloring of the finished object.