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Metrology
The Space Docking Problem
Jeff Dewar
Our video producer Chris Smith almost watched the Artemis II launch in person. He drove to Kennedy Space Center with all his fancy gear, along the way got stuck in the snow twice—in Texas, of all places—and then NASA scrubbed the launch and rolled the rocket back for repairs. So Chris drove back to California and watched it happen without him. That’s space exploration for you. Artist rendering of…
Manufacturing
How 2026 Auto Regulatory Shifts Raise the Bar on Labeling Compliance
Nick Recht

In 2026, a combination of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) mandates, evolving industry standards, and tightening global trade requirements will significantly raise expectations for labeling and traceability throughout the supply chain. For manufacturers and suppliers, these changes introduce real compliance risks that affect customer relationships, recalls, and overall supply chain…

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Use the Army’s DD2977 to Address Risks and Opportunities
William A. Levinson

A significant change in ISO 9001:2026 involves separate actions to address risks and opportunities. In her article “Brainstorming: The Ultimate Risk Management Tool,” Jenna M Schoettker writes, “Think of risk as two sides of a coin. On one side we have our negative risk, while the other side would be defined as an opportunity.”

In her March 2026 webinar with Quality Digest, SGS’…

Research and Tech
Reducing Risks in Data Center Power Management
AMETEK

The background: Managing power in data centers is process-critical and extraordinarily complex. These facilities demand substantial amounts of energy, and the supply must remain stable, clean, and capable of adapting quickly to fluctuations in demand.

Expectations for reliability and security continue to rise, making efficient power management essential not only for operational…

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