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Mike Figliuolo
We take ourselves too seriously, and in doing so we become boring and no fun. Sometimes it’s OK to let loose, act silly, and have a good time. It’s energizing.
So often we while away the days being the consummate professional. We read professional journals. We write professional messages. We hold…
Quality Digest
(PNG Gardco: Columbia, MD) – Paul N. Gardner USA, worldwide distributors, producers, and designers of quality physical and inspection instruments for the paint, coatings, and related industries, has launched a new offering, the RTM digital micrometer.
The Testex Digital Micrometer makes using…
Quality Digest
(HICX: London) -- HICX is announcing its Voice of the Supplier Survey 2024. The new survey builds on its 2021 predecessor, which revealed that some of the world’s biggest businesses are making it hard for suppliers to do their best work. Keen to learn the state of affairs today, HICX set out to…
Quality Digest
(FOBA: Selmsdorf, Germany) -- Laser marking and engraving is critical for unique part identification (UID), compliance, and branding. However, capacity constraints and labor shortage issues can create serious throughput challenges.
To increase output and improve profit per part, forward-thinking…
Jennifer King
At a time when virtual meetings, video conferences, and online work calls are the norm, there’s good news for those who see a unique value in in-person networking. A survey conducted by Harvard Business Review has found that 95% of professionals believe face-to-face meetings are crucial to…
Mike King
Historically, the sensitive nature of personal and company proprietary information held in life sciences quality management systems (QMS) has been a factor for quality management teams’ reluctance to adopt AI. Add to that the complex global regulatory environment and the penalties of noncompliance…
Quality Digest
(Aras: Andover, MA) -- Aras, a leader in product life cycle management (PLM) and digital thread solutions, announces the availability of its new Supplier Management Solutions for Aras Innovator. This suite of applications streamlines collaboration, assessment, and connectivity with suppliers and…
Quality Digest
(ETQ: Burlington, MA) -- ETQ, part of Hexagon, has revealed results of its global survey “The Pulse of Quality in Manufacturing 2024.” The survey found that the vast majority of respondents (73%) have had a product recall in the past five years, with financial costs reaching $99.9 million in the…
Josh Leath
As the transition to a more sustainable future continues, more Americans are discovering the advantages of electric vehicles (EVs). From limited maintenance to incredible torque, acceleration, the ability to fuel from home, and attractive rebates, EVs are no longer just a “green” vehicle option but…
Yushiro Kato
These days, incessant pings and buzzes from your workspace’s preferred team management software may seem like a fact of life. But not too long ago, the idea of having software beyond emailing to manage teams was beyond imagination. Then one of the market’s leaders stumbled into creating the perfect…
Quality Digest
(L.S. Starrett Co.: Athol, MA) -- L.S. Starrett Co., a leading global manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gages, metrology systems, and more, has announced the introduction of its W4900 wireless digital electronic indicator, a precision measurement gage featuring touchscreen technology,…
Quality Digest
(Morehouse: York, PA) -- Morehouse Instrument Co., a trusted and accredited provider of force and torque measurement services for more than 100 years, has introduced a new small deadweight machine (SDM). Designed to address the challenges of calibrating small force instruments, the SDM sets a new…
Quality Digest
(L.S. Starrett Co.: Athol, MA) -- The L.S. Starrett Co., a leading global manufacturer of precision measuring tools gauges, and metrology systems, will be demonstrating the latest in quality control inspection technology at IMTS Booth 134130 in the Quality Assurance Pavilion, East Hall, McCormick…
Jones Loflin
In a previous article, I discussed the concept of “stress bragging”—that tendency to boast about our stress levels as a way to highlight our productivity and importance. I touched on ways to curb this habit in ourselves. But what about when others do it? Here are some effective strategies for…
ISO
Global awareness of climate change and sustainability has grown exponentially during the past decade, making terms like corporate responsibility, carbon footprint, and transparency the new buzzwords of our time.
The drive toward a more sustainable future has propelled environmental, social, and…
Alexander Gelfand
All publicly traded companies in the United States are legally required to have their financial statements vetted by independent auditors. And plenty of other firms hire external auditors to enhance their credibility in the eyes of investors and other stakeholders. But what about the ESG reports…
ISO
(ISO: Geneva) -- Work is underway to develop ISO’s first international standard on net zero. It will provide clarity on the net-zero transition, robust requirements, and ultimately enable independently verified and comprehensive climate action while accelerating progress toward a sustainable world…
Quality Digest
(AMETEK MOCON: Brooklyn Park, MN) -- AMETEK MOCON, a pioneer in package testing solutions, has unveiled the latest addition to its MAP quality control repertoire, the Dansensor CheckPoint 4. Building on the success of its predecessors, this superior handheld headspace analyzer has the best…
Quality Digest
(MasterControl: Salt Lake City) -- MasterControl, a leading provider of manufacturing and quality management software solutions for regulated industries, has announced the launch of GxPAssist AI, a suite of purpose-built generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools for quality and manufacturing…
ISO
When a patient comes into a clinic or hospital, healthcare practitioners have all the tools at their disposal to conduct thorough examinations. However, when they see a patient online, they may lack the necessary equipment to conduct the visit properly. One reason for this is that virtual care…
Chip Bell
The cost of acquiring a new customer can be five to 10 times the cost of keeping an existing customer, depending on the industry. You already knew that. But while most organizations know why their customers opened the exit door, they devote little effort to understanding what prompted customers to…
Quality Digest
(MIT: Cambridge, MA) -- Titanium alloys are essential structural materials for a wide variety of applications, from aerospace and energy infrastructure to biomedical equipment. But like most metals, optimizing their properties tends to involve a tradeoff between two key characteristics: strength…
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed the first additive manufacturing slicing computer application to simultaneously speed and simplify digital conversion of accurate, large-format three-dimensional parts in a factory…
Patty Davidson
For the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, protecting children in the workplace is the top priority. The division is responsible for enforcing foundational labor standards, including the child labor provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA establishes minimum wage…
James Chan
Maintenance teams operate in challenging environments that can often produce workplace mishaps, near misses, and other potential hazards. That’s where maintenance incident reports come in. Not only do these reports help team members isolate and problem-solve safety concerns, leading to a safer…
