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Donald J. Wheeler
Everybody wants to have good measurements. To this end, many recommend a regular schedule of recalibration. While this sounds reasonable, it can actually degrade the quality of the measurements.
The key to getting the most out of a measurement process is to know when to recalibrate and when to…
NIST
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- Face morphing software, which can blend photos of different people’s faces into a single synthesized image, can make it easier for bad actors to bypass identity verification systems in buildings, at borders, in airports, and in other settings. Morphed photos can deceive…
Quality Digest
(PermitAI: Richland, Washington) -- For the first time in the more than 50-year history of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), federal regulators now have vital information at their fingertips in a single database, thanks to an ambitious project called PermitAI, developed by the…
Quality Digest
(Hexagon: Stockholm) -- Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division announced a strategic partnership with Prosper Machine Tool to deliver advanced precision measurement solutions across manufacturers in north and central Texas, Arizona, Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, and north Louisiana.…
Global Shop Solutions
Cutting costs is nothing new in manufacturing. What’s new is having to do it while juggling labor shortages, supplier delays, and tighter customer demands. Lean principles, such as reducing waste and optimizing workflows, still matter, but they’re no longer enough on their own. Staying competitive…
Sachin Waikar
Take two aspirin and call me in the morning: If only prescribing medications were as simple as that.
In reality, the prescription process involves many players and steps. Details must be accurately spelled out, interpreted, and double-checked to ensure patients get the correct drug and dosage.
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Quality Digest
(MarketsandMarkets: Delray Beach, FL) -- The laser optics market is projected to reach $19.23 billion by 2030, up from $10.97 billion in 2025, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.9% during the forecast period, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets.
One of the key drivers of the…
Dottie DeHart
Work-life balance is tough, and for most of us, it’s starting to feel like a thing of the past. Companies are demanding longer hours and increased productivity. Remote workers are being called back to the office, and the ones still at home are stuck in “always on” mode. With layoffs happening left…
Quality Digest
(Siemens: Munich) -- At EMO 2025, Siemens will introduce Optimize MyProgramming /3D Scanner, a groundbreaking software solution that will fundamentally transform shop floor-oriented CNC programming. This innovative software combines 3D analysis technologies with programming right on the CNC control…
Quality Digest
(Hexagon: Stockholm) -- Hexagon, a global leader in measurement technologies, is supporting one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the world, equipping Skanska with surveying solutions needed to construct Project Rogfast. This 27-kilometer subsea tunnel will be the longest and deepest…
Creaform
C hallenges abound for today’s manufacturers. Labor shortages and rising labor costs require innovative solutions to maintain productivity with fewer staff. Inflation continues to exert pressure on raw material costs, squeezing margins. Manufacturers are also racing against tight production…
Quality Digest
(TÜV Rheinland North America: Boxborough, MA) -- Marking a significant milestone at its Boxborough, Massachusetts, laboratory, TÜV Rheinland North America has achieved a major scope expansion under A2LA accreditation for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and wireless product testing. TÜV…
Mike Figliuolo
After a couple of heart attacks, I’ve learned to eat much healthier. But finding snacks can be challenging once you remove Doritos and Cheetos from the equation. A good substitute for me is now Harvest Snaps, which are baked lentil pods. I highly recommend the tomato-basil version.
Anyway, I was…
NIST
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- It’s the little things that matter most, as the saying goes, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has their back. NIST’s newly finalized lightweight cryptography standard provides a defense from cyberattacks for even the smallest of networked…
ISO
Security configuration management (SCM) is a critical concern for organizations and a fundamental part of many cybersecurity frameworks. Consider this scenario: A team member tweaks a hardware setting on their personal laptop to boost software performance. However, this change causes unforeseen…
Quality Digest
(Artec 3D: Luxembourg) -- Global 3D scanning leader Artec 3D has announced the launch of its latest 3D data capture and processing software, Artec Studio 20 (AS20).
Already an all-in-one software for 3D scanning, photogrammetry, reverse engineering, and quality inspection, Artec Studio has now…
Susan Robertson
Productivity looks good on paper. It’s measurable, visible, and in many organizations, it’s worshipped. But here’s the problem: Productivity isn’t the same as progress.
Many cultures confuse motion with momentum. Leaders celebrate packed calendars, rapid responses, and efficiency hacks, but often…
Kamran Sayrafian
A few years ago, I heard on the news that many people were being hospitalized with a condition of excess fluid in the lungs, called pulmonary edema. It’s common in elderly patients. Pulmonary edema is dangerous and can lead to breathing difficulties and lung failure. Because it has the potential to…
NIST
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a new mathematical formula to calculate the concentration of particles suspended in a solution. The new approach, which yields more accurate results than current methods, can be used…
Quality Digest
(Wipfli: Milwaukee) -- Wipfli, a top 25 accounting and advisory firm, has released its 2025 manufacturing benchmarking study offering a comprehensive look into the state of North American manufacturing. Conducted annually since 2016, the study provides critical insights into performance trends,…
Creaform
Karbonius Composites specializes in manufacturing precision molds and composite components across various sectors, including automotive restoration and high-performance customization. Founded in 2008 and based in La Coruña, Spain, the company’s production capabilities cover every step needed to…
Quality Digest
(Permag: Lanarkshire, Scotland) -- Permag, the only U.S.-based producer of samarium cobalt (SmCo) magnets, announced an aggressive expansion of its magnetic manufacturing capacity to ensure a continued, secure, robust, and resilient domestic supply chain of critical magnetics.
Permag is making a…
Paul Hanaphy
The dental industry is seeing a surge in 3D printing, with the technology enabling a growing number of dentists to rapidly create custom implants in clinics around the world.
When it comes to customizing implants like dental crowns, bridges, guides, and aligners, 3D printing is faster, more…
Quality Digest
(Quality + Engineering: Portland, OR) -- ASQ Section 304, North Jersey, will host a presentation on Sept. 17, 2025, at 7 p.m. Eastern. Titled “AI Governance: U.S., Chinese, and EU Approaches to AI,” the event will be in-person or streamed online via Zoom. No registration is required.
AI may be the…
Bruce Hamilton
Driving home from a customer last week, I caught a glimpse of a digital billboard—the kind that flashes eight different ads per minute. From a cost and aesthetic perspective, these backlit displays are a big step up from the old paperhanger versions. But I wondered: What do drivers actually see and…