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Lean
Stop Bleeding $260,000 per Hour
James Glover
Your facility has detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs), ISO certifications, and quality management systems that would impress any auditor. But operators still skip calibration checks when production is behind, modify machine settings without authorization during shift changes, and forget to document critical measurements. The result? $260,000 per hour in downtime costs, scrap rates that…
Customer Care
Real-World Lessons on Laser Marking
Nimax

The global coding- and marking-equipment market is on a clear growth path. As shown in a recent Grand View Research report, the market was worth $17,528 million worldwide by the end of 2024.

Furthermore, GVR’s projections estimate the market value will reach $24,927 million by 2030, with a significant 6.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). As the research’s findings suggest,…

Management
The Real Meaning Behind Return to Office
David Matalon

The term return to office (RTO) has dominated headlines for the past year. But despite the noise, data tell a different story: Full-time office life isn’t coming back—at least not in the same way.



According to 2025 research, 85% of organizations now stipulate an attendance policy, but only 37% actually enforce it.

The numbers reveal what most workers already know:…

Customer Care
The ABCs of Modern Manufacturing
Adam Grabowski

To stay profitable as a manufacturer, you have to run a tight ship. I’ve been lucky enough to visit with owners and key people at thousands of manufacturers all over the world. My main goal during these visits is to listen and learn what makes them so good at what they do.

It turns out that the most successful ones, no matter what they make, all share a few key ideas. They get…

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Features
A Practical Guide to Buying Precision Metrology Equipment for Modern Manufacturing
Curtis Lynn
I’ve worked in manufacturing procurement for just over 25 years. In that time, I’ve learned one…
Cracking the Code of Resistance to Gen AI Learning
Gleb Tsipursky
Reshaping industries, automating routine tasks, and unlocking new realms of creativity—welcome to…
3D Scanning Makes Leak Repair Safer and Faster
Paul Hanaphy
When components leak, sizing them up for repairs can be extremely difficult. This isn’t just due to…
Rethinking Meritocracy
Akhilesh Gulati
Meritocracy—the idea that individuals should advance based on their talent and hard work—appeals to…
How to Manage Painful Customer Experiences
Chip Bell
One hour after takeoff from London’s Heathrow Airport on an intercontinental flight to the U.S.,…
The Quality Digest Roadshow
Jeff Dewar
I’m thrilled to announce something we’ve been working on for a year and a half—a project that took…
The Power of Fun at Work
Kate Zabriskie
When most people think about work, fun probably isn’t the first word that comes to mind. Deadlines…
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News
Large-Aperture Air-Bearing Rotation Stage A-688 From PI
(PI: Auburn, MA) -- Physik Instrumente, a global leader in precision motion control and air bearing…
ORNL, AMD, and HPE to Deliver Discovery and Lux AI Supercomputers
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- The U.S. Department of Energy has announced its newest supercomputers,…
Flex Announces Its 2025 Sustainability Report
(Flex: Austin, TX) -- Flex has published its 2025 sustainability report, showcasing the company’s…
New ASM 825A Slip Meter From GARDCO
(GARDCO: Columbia, MD) -- Paul N. Gardner Co. (GARDCO)—worldwide distributors, producers, and…
XJet Expands Access to High-Value Metal and Ceramic Additive Manufacturing
(XJet: Rehovot, Israel) -- XJet, a leader in advanced additive manufacturing technology, has…
Global Supply Chains Adapt 7 Months After ‘Liberation Day’
(QIMA: London) -- QIMA, a global leader in quality assurance and compliance, has announced its Q4…
Groundup.ai Launches World’s First Agentic AI for Cognitive Maintenance
(Groundup.ai: Singapore) -- Groundup.ai, a fast-growing leader in AI-powered industrial reliability…
QT9 Software Highlights QT9 QMS
(QT9 Software: Aurora, IL) -- QT9 Software, a global technology leader in quality management…
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