(TRIMEDX: Indianapolis) -- TRIMEDX has announced the launch of its technician agent, a conversational capability within TRIMEDX-AIQ designed to support biomedical technicians. It speeds access to the knowledge needed to maintain and repair medical equipment while helping health systems maximize…

Many erroneously think of a process behavior chart as a technique for monitoring a process. Consequently, they consider other monitoring techniques as alternatives to a process behavior chart. One of these proposed alternatives is an exponentially weighted moving average (EWMA). While an EWMA may…

(Hexagon Portable Metrology Division: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon’s Portable Metrology Division has announced a new wireless probe that adds contact measurement to its high-speed HYPERSCAN large-volume laser scanning system, improving productivity during alignment, inspection, and reporting.…

MIT launched a new initiative—titled Science Is Curiosity on a Mission—to make the case for the long-horizon, curiosity-driven science that has powered generations of American innovation. Through stories of scientists pursuing open-ended questions, the project highlights how fundamental discovery…

(Nikon: Brighton, MI) -- Nikon Corp. has launched the ECLIPSE LV100AMS, a new one‑click automated microscope designed to simplify industrial inspection and quality control. Built on Nikon’s established industrial microscope platforms, the LV100AMS combines fully automated inspection with AI-powered…

(Rockwell Automation: Milwaukee) -- Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has released findings from its 11th annual “State of Smart Manufacturing” report. The global study of more than 1,500 manufacturers across 17 countries…

Rapid changes in the global business environment require developing and adapting management systems so they remain relevant and effective. Acquiring and managing a future-proofed management system involves  knowledge of relevant external factors and an ability to integrate new tools and…

(Zimmermann: Wixom, MI) -- Zimmermann, a global high-tech supplier of portal milling machines, will feature a 5-axis portal milling machine for lighter-weight machining applications aimed at large structures at its booth in the International Manufacturing Technology Show, Sept. 14–19, 2026, at…

Here’s a scenario that should make any quality leader in pharma or medical devices uncomfortable: A software team building a diagnostic support tool uses an AI coding assistant to generate a data-processing module. The module looks correct, passes validation testing, and ships. Eighteen months…

(Voith: York, PA) -- Because constant-fill fluid couplings typically operate in demanding applications like belt conveyors, crushers, and shredders, ensuring an optimum coupling fluid temperature is vital for reliability and productivity. However, the temperature of the operating medium often…

Established in 1995, Quality Manufacturing Corporation is a fabricator that offers services from prototype conception to large-scale OEM production. The company has earned a solid reputation for producing high-quality components at competitive price points while maintaining a customer-focused…

At some point during my teenage years, I became aware that when I grew up, I’d have to get a mammogram, and it was clear that it would hurt. If you’re a woman over 40 (or you’ve talked to women over 40 about this topic), you probably know that this annual screening requirement for all women is…

(ManufacturingDive: Washington, D.C.) -- Boeing CEO and president Kelly Ortberg announced that the aircraft manufacturer will invest $1 billion in its Wichita, Kansas, facilities during the next three years, according to a company LinkedIn post.  The funds will be used to upgrade factories, expand…

(SCANOLOGY: Hangzhou, China) -- As manufacturing becomes more complex, quality teams require measurement tools that combine precision, portability, and real production readiness. To address this need, SCANOLOGY introduces the AccuArm Portable Coordinate Measuring Machine (PCMM), a high-precision…

Valve’s new Steam gaming controller is here—10 years after the original model. It sold out quickly, reviews are everywhere, and Valve is already managing demand through a reservation queue. At first glance, a consumer gaming controller might seem to have little to do with industrial robots and…

Away from the dire headlines of Big Tech layoffs, the real picture of how organizations are dealing with the AI tidal wave remains anyone’s guess. What’s clear is that organizations face hard questions that, if addressed poorly, could destabilize the very foundation of their existence: their…

(Teledyne: Waterloo, ON) -- Teledyne DALSA announces the expansion of its AxCIS family of high-speed, high-resolution, fully integrated line scan imaging modules, now available in resolutions up to 1,800 dpi and lengths of up to 1,500 mm. These easy-to-use contact image sensors (CIS) integrate…

(Omnex: Ann Arbor, MI) -- Omnex has announced its latest webinars on ISO 9001:2026 and the new aerospace QMS standards. Topic: “Understanding the Changes to ISO 9001:2026” Date and time: June 9, 2026, 11 a.m. Eastern The world’s most widely used management system standard, ISO 9001—“Quality…

The hardest problems are often not the ones we fail to understand. They’re the ones that resist every reasonable attempt to solve them. We improve quality, but slow production. We add control, but lose flexibility. We simplify one part of a process, only to create instability somewhere else.…

(Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: North Kingstown, RI, USA) -- Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has announced its inclusion in the NASCAR Competition Partner Program, formalizing and expanding its relationship with NASCAR with a shared focus on quality control, precision, and performance. At…

Managing up can be challenging. Failure to meet your boss’s informational needs can lead to bad decisions and frustrating interactions. Learn how to manage up more effectively. Sometimes it’s harder to manage your boss than it is to manage your team. All senior stakeholders can prove challenging…

(Digi International: Minneapolis) -- Digi International, a leading global provider of IoT connectivity products and secure connectivity solutions, has announced Digi Connect EZ 4 TS and Digi Connect EZ 8 TS, next-generation serial device servers designed to help organizations modernize legacy…

The first generation of industrial AI pilots is behind us. Concepts have been proven. Early adopters are reporting real gains. But for many operations, that’s exactly where progress stops. Even when success is clear—a working proof of concept, measurable ROI, or buy-in from key stakeholders—many…

(SignalFire: Marlborough, MA) -- SignalFire has released its new AirQ Scout-LCD 900 MHz wireless gas detection system. Following the successful launch of the AirQ Scout in June 2025, customers requested a solution with local indication and visual alarming. SignalFire’s response is the AirQ Scout-…

Josh Santo, senior director of industry strategy and solutions at EASE, spoke more about the findings behind a full layered process audit (LPA) benchmark report of plant-floor quality audits. Data covered 2.3 million process checks spanning more than 2,200 manufacturing sites. The report not only…