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William A. Levinson
ISO 9001:2015 Clause 6.1 requires attention to actions to address risks and opportunities. There really is little practical difference between the two, as failure to exploit an opportunity constitutes a risk.
To put this in perspective, recall that poor quality is only the tip of the iceberg when…
Quality Digest
(GelSight: Waltham, MA) -- GelSight, a pioneer in surface analysis technology, announces the release of GelSight Mobile 4.3, its latest software update designed to address key customer needs with powerful new capabilities and performance enhancements.
The release delivers a redesigned 3D…
Tzaferis Meleti
Let’s be honest. Conformity assessment has become dangerously comfortable. It’s familiar, structured, and predictable. It gives organizations a reassuring feeling of control because it produces clean documentation, tidy checklists, and audit reports that look professional. It also creates an…
Quality Digest
(Hexagon: Stockholm) -- Hexagon’s advanced measurement technologies have played a crucial role in the developing the all-new Red Bull Ford Powertrain, built to meet the demanding new 2026 F1 regulations for smaller, lighter, more nimble cars and increased on-track competitiveness. Advanced…
Quality Digest
(Mastercam: Tolland, CT) -- Mastercam, a leading CAD/CAM software, announces the release of Mastercam 2026.R2, the second installment in its new semiannual release cycle. The shift from annual to semiannual updates reflects Mastercam’s commitment to delivering continuous innovation and responding…
Stephanie Ojeda
Integrating environmental, health, and safety (EHS) with quality management is no longer optional for manufacturers; it’s essential for achieving operational excellence, ensuring ISO compliance, and driving sustainable growth. Traditionally, EHS management and quality management systems (QMS)…
Donald J. Wheeler
Most data in business and industry belong to the category known as observational data. These data are the voice of your processes because they are the result of ordinary operations rather than an experiment.
Because the purpose of analysis is insight, the question is how to analyze observational…
Quality Digest
(Platinum Tooling Technologies: Prospect Heights, IL) -- Platinum Tooling Technologies, exclusive importer of Heimatec live tools and angle heads, offers a variety of products designed to enhance the rpm capabilities of your machine, from the largest turning centers to the smallest Swiss-type CNC…
Quality Digest
(HelloNation: Rochester, NY) -- Why must fire protection begin in schematic design, and what happens when it doesn’t? The HelloNation feature “Why Fire Protection Must Begin in Schematic Design,” with building expert Jeff Marcic of Existing Building in Tampa, Florida, answers these questions by…
Gleb Tsipursky
Organizations worldwide are navigating the transformative potential of generative AI (gen AI). But the key to unlocking its true value lies in human-centered implementation.
One of the most effective approaches to ensure success is to invite employees to participate in gen AI pilot programs. These…
Quality Digest
(Wellness Workdays: Hingham, MA) -- Wellness Workdays, a national leader in workplace wellness solutions, announced the launch of its new Movement Health Program, an initiative that will improve employee mobility, prevent injuries, and promote long-term musculoskeletal health.
Through a simple AI…
Akhilesh Gulati
In the world of quality and lean, waste is the enemy. We hunt for it in cycle times, inventory buffers, and defects. But occasionally we encounter a form of waste so massive and literal that we fail to see it as a resource.
A recent redevelopment project at Denver’s National Western Center (NWC)…
Quality Digest
(Siemens: Plano, TX) -- Siemens announces the acquisition of Canopus AI, an innovator in computational and AI-driven metrology solutions enabling semiconductor manufacturers to achieve new levels of precision and efficiency in wafer and mask inspection processes. This acquisition strengthens…
Gary Howarth
In an emergency, knowing exactly where a first responder is can mean the difference between life and death. When a firefighter in a burning building fails to check in, how does the commander know where to look for them?
Public safety agencies face daily challenges in finding first responders…
Quality Digest
(Platinum Tooling: Prospect Heights, IL ) -- Platinum Tooling Technologies, exclusive importer of Heimatec live tools and angle heads, offers a variety of products designed to enhance the rpm capabilities of machines, from the largest turning centers to the smallest Swiss-type CNC lathe.
Heimatec…
AMPS Supply
Many warehouses consider peak season (November and December) as a finish line. Once peak season is over, demand stabilizes, pressure eases, and management immediately shifts its focus to the next planning cycle.
However, the period after peak season isn’t the epilogue but rather a transition that…
Manfred Kets de Vries
We often imagine the lives of our paleolithic ancestors as an unrelenting struggle. But the very existence of cave art suggests that at least some of them could focus on making meaning beyond necessity. So what drove them? Was it sacred ritual, primitive science, or early performance art? It might…
Quality Digest
(Nikon Metrology: Brighton, MI) -- Nikon Corp. has launched the newest version of NEXIV software, AutoMeasure. Dedicated to the NEXIV VMZ-S series, VMZ-H3030, and iNEXIV VMA series, AutoMeasure has evolved significantly from previous versions, incorporating innovative features that make measurement…
Quality Digest
(ASI DATAMYTE: Plymouth, MN) -- ASI DATAMYTE, a leading digital transformation and quality management provider to global manufacturers including Ford, GM, Stellantis, Tesla, Gillette, and Boston Scientific, has announced an enhancement to its advanced product quality planning (APQP) solution with…
Quality Digest, Steve Ilmrud
Maintaining a skilled team from the bottom up is essential. But as skilled workers retire and take their knowledge with them, we rely more on a clear understanding of how digital and AI tools may be reshaping our approach to manufacturing quality, supply chains, and building a team. To provide some…
Quality Digest
(Nulogy: Toronto) -- Nulogy, a leading provider of manufacturing operations software, announces the launch of Nulogy QMS and Nulogy EHS, two complementary solutions designed to help manufacturers manage quality, safety, and compliance as part of day-to-day operations rather than through…
Chip Bell
Walk the aisles of any liquor store in the U.S., and brands named after people call for your notice—Johnnie Walker, Jose Cuervo, Captain Morgan, and Jim Beam. Perhaps the most revered name among them is Jack Daniel. Established in 1875, Jack Daniel’s Whiskey comes from the oldest distillery in the…
Quality Digest
(SaidText: Reggio Emilia, Italy) -- SaidText announces the U.S. market rollout of its voice-driven AI platform designed for industrial and manufacturing operations.
The solution helps frontline teams capture critical updates hands-free and converts them into structured, trackable operational data…
Dave Gilson
Creating a superhuman artificial intelligence could lead to two worst-case scenarios, says Charles Jones, a professor of economics at Stanford Graduate School of Business. In the first, the power to kill everyone—in, say, the form of an AI-engineered supervirus—could fall into the wrong hands. In…
Quality Digest
(Nova: Rehovot, Israel) -- Nova, a leading innovator in metrology and process control solutions for advanced semiconductor manufacturing, has announced the adoption of its Nova Metrion platform by global leaders in memory and logic device production. The platform was purchased for gate-all-around (…