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Metrology
5 Weirdly Nonstandard Things About the Metric System
Ben P. Stein
The modern metric system—known as the International System of Units, or SI—is a model of consistency and logic. But in some cases, the logic seems to break down. In this article, we’ll explore some of these quirks and why they (mostly) make sense at the end of the day (or approximately 86,400 seconds, as we might say at NIST). 1. Why is the kilogram (1,000 grams) a basic unit of measurement…
Metrology
Artec Leo Digitizes a 4.5-Billion-Year-Old Meteorite
Artec 3D

What would you do if a 240-kg iron rock older than the Earth landed outside your house?

While you ponder the many exciting possibilities, Replicad engineer Jaap Termeer has created a superrealistic digital twin of the meteorite. Such a scanning scenario is uncommon, even for 3D professionals. So when Hessink Fine Art Auctioneers commissioned a high-resolution 3D scan for…

Improvement Tools
Equipment Management Is a Fragmented System in Integrated Hospitals
Jeanne Spoden

High-volume medical equipment serves as the operational backbone of our healthcare system. From infusion pumps and monitoring devices to hospital beds and support surfaces, these assets support nearly every aspect of patient care. Yet in many hospitals, medical equipment management remains fragmented and decentralized. As a result, equipment gets lost in the system. Repairs are delayed, usable…

Improvement Tools
CMMS Success Metrics: How to Build KPIs That Validate Results
Alexandra Vazquez

A lot of CMMS rollouts fail quietly. It’s a common scenario: The software is installed, technicians are logging hours, and the digital work orders are flowing. On the surface, the implementation was a “success.”

But when the VP of operations asks for a quarterly performance review, no one can explain the actual effect on the bottom line. The system runs, but the value is…

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Identity, Habits, and the Anti-Entropy Architecture of Quality Systems
Peter Chhim
Most quality professionals have experienced this moment. A process improvement initiative is…
Maximizing Air Gauge Capability for Small Holes
George Schuetz
In various industries (or in your shop), there are numerous parts that make use of very small holes…
Manufacturing’s Culture Problem Is Really a Systems Problem
James Glover
When manufacturing leaders discuss operational challenges, “culture” becomes the catch-all…
The Networking Opportunity You’re Missing
Mike Figliuolo
In a connected world, opportunities are more about who you know than what you know. Whether it’s a…
Physicists Zero in on the Mass of the Fundamental W Boson Particle
Jennifer Chu
When fundamental particles are heavier or lighter than expected, physicists’ understanding of the…
Field vs. Lab Testing: Why the Gap Leads to Costly Mistakes
Ryan Morrison
On paper, material testing looks like one of the most controlled and reliable parts of a…
How to Control Quality Risk When Motion-Control Parts Become Obsolete
Jesse Walker
In a lot of plants, motion-control equipment stays in service far longer than anyone originally…
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Metrologic DCS Launches Inspection Flow
(Metrologic DCS: Montbonnot-Saint-Martin, France) -- Metrologic DCS announces the launch of…
RB Industrial Manufacturing Invests in Advanced Keyence Vision System
(RB Industrial Manufacturing: Racine, WI) -- RB Industrial Manufacturing announced the acquisition…
Ursa Major Achieves 10 Successful Hadley Engine Flights
(Ursa Major: Berthoud, CO) -- Ursa Major’s Hadley liquid rocket engine has completed 10 consecutive…
A Regulatory Loophole Could Delay Ozone Recovery by Years
(MIT: Cambridge, MA) -- Often hailed as the most successful international environmental agreement…
Nikon’s APDIS MV5X Laser Radar Sets a New Standard
(Nikon: Shinagawa, Tokyo) -- Nikon Corp. announces the launch of the APDIS MV5X, the latest…
AI Exposes Information Management Gaps That Limit Business Value
(Info-Tech: Arlington, VA) – Artificial intelligence (AI) has added a new layer to information…
bioMérieux Unveils BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE Molecular Testing Solution for Biopharma
(bioMérieux: Marcy-l’Étoile, France) -- bioMérieux, a world leader in the field of in vitro …
New ISO Standards Bring Clarity to Chain of Custody
(ISO: Geneva) -- Sustainability claims are everywhere. From recycled plastics and responsibly…
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