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NIST
Arapidly growing category of drugs called protein-based biotherapeutics can be used to treat cancers and genetic and autoimmune disorders. These drugs, which usually take the form of large protein molecules, are manufactured by growing living cells that are genetically engineered to produce the…
Quality Digest
(PI Americas: Auburn, MA) -- For tasks requiring submicrometer precision, such as alignment, adjustment, or fine positioning, PI’s M-235, L-220, and M-230 series linear actuators deliver reliable, high-performance motion. These compact actuators are ideal for demanding applications in optics,…

Creaform
The Bott Group designs vehicle and operating equipment as well as workplace systems. From its headquarters in Gaildorf, Germany, and two production sites in Bude, England, and Tárnazsadány, Hungary, Bott Group designs and manufactures work environments for mobile and stationary manual work…
Quality Digest
(Shimadzu: Columbia, MD) -- Shimadzu Scientific Instruments announces the LCMS-8065XE, the latest evolution in triple quadrupole mass spectrometry that redefines analytical excellence with world-class sensitivity, efficiency, and sustainability. This new instrument introduces innovative…

Stephanie Ojeda
Global-scale events have tested the bounds of supply chain systems. The coronavirus, for example, made it clear how critical an efficient supply chain is for continuity and survival. It’s a real-world example of how important it is to have an enterprisewide system that uses a quality management…
Quality Digest
(The Hydraulic Institute: Parsippany, NJ) -- The Hydraulic Institute (HI) and the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to formalize their collaboration in advancing energy efficiency in commercial and industrial pumping systems. The MOU…

Joe Curcillo
Let’s start with the argument every aspiring leader loves to have, even if they don’t say it out loud: Specialist or generalist? Depth or breadth? That’s the fork in the road every ambitious leader eventually hits. And the farther up the ladder you go, the more that question lingers.
You’ve…
Quality Digest
(CS Analytical Laboratory: Clifton, NJ) -- CS Analytical Laboratory, the leading cGMP, FDA-registered and inspected contract laboratory serving the regulated testing needs for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries, announces the establishment of a new joint venture…
Quality Digest
(WorkFar Robotics: Dover, DE) -- Tariff wars are continuously upending the rules of “business as usual,” and parts manufacturing is taking as much of a hit as any other industry. Planning ahead is difficult if your company is located in the U.S. and your manufacturing operations are pretty much…

William A. Levinson
I recently needed to have a hot water expansion tank installed in my house. The first plumber who came to mind is widely advertised on local radio. The company’s online reviews suggest that they do good work, but one added that they are expensive—and it’s probably because they have radio ads…

Bruce Hamilton
I took a walk-jog this morning, something I’ve been doing pretty regularly since early June. Some days are better than others, and today started out sluggish. But as I turned the corner of my street, my neighbor drove by, rolled down his window, and gave me a friendly wave.
Almost like getting a…
Quality Digest
(Revizto: Lausanne, Switzerland) -- As AI accelerates a once-in-a-generation surge in digital infrastructure investment, the world’s construction sector is under intense pressure to keep up with data-center demand. A new global white paper from leading integrated collaboration platform Revizto…

Brookhaven National Laboratory
Ateam of scientists across several U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories has unraveled how light and a previously unknown form of certain nickel-based catalysts together unlock and preserve reactivity. This research, described in the journal Nature Communications, could potentially…
Quality Digest
(LMA Consulting Group: Claremont, CA) -- Lisa Anderson, a leading expert in manufacturing strategy and supply chain transformation, president of LMA Consulting Group, and president of the Association of Supply Chain Managers-Inland Empire Chapter, is recognizing key colleagues as part of LMA’s 20th…
Quality Digest
(Metrologic Group: Wixom, MI) -- Metrologic Group, a global leader in 3D inspection software, announces full compatibility between its software suite and Renishaw’s newly launched Equator X-500 system.
This integration gives manufacturing and quality teams a powerful new combination: the speed and…

Nimax
Pharmaceutical serialization practices are on the rise and have progressively become a worldwide standard as a result of stringent regulations in various of markets, including the United States, European Union, China, and Argentina. Recent estimations found that by 2022 serialization practices had…
Quality Digest
(VICIVISION: Santarcangelo di Romagna, Italy) -- For more than 10 years, VICIVISION has specialized in the production of optical measuring machines for turned and cylindrical parts across multiple industries. Using noncontact metrology solutions reduces inspection times while increasing throughput…

Ariana Tantillo
A new security screener that people can simply walk past may soon be coming to an airport near you. Last year, U.S. airports nationwide began adopting HEXWAVE, a commercialized system based on microwave imaging technology developed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. HEXWAVE addresses a new Transportation…

Donald J. Wheeler
The engineer came into the statistician’s office and asked, “How can I compare a couple of averages? I have 50 values from each machine and want to compare the machines.”
The statistician answered, “That’s easy. We can use a two-sample t-test.”
“How would that work?” asked the engineer.
“We…
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- The U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has set a new milestone in nuclear component innovation, successfully testing two 3D-printed stainless steel experimental capsules at the lab’s High Flux Isotope Reactor, or HFIR.
This achievement marks an…
Quality Digest
(Creality: Shenzhen, China) -- Creality has launched its most advanced 3D scanner to date, the Sermoon S1—a truly versatile, professional-grade scanner built for those who demand accuracy, speed, and adaptability across a wide range of scanning tasks.
From automotive components to full-scale…

Creaform
Known for building rugged telehandler equipment that delivers reliable performance in the most demanding environments, Xtreme Manufacturing places a strong emphasis on quality in every stage of production.
To uphold its commitment to quality when inspecting large weldments, Xtreme needed a…
Quality Digest
(Spingence Technology: Taipei City, Taiwan) -- Spingence Technology, a long-standing leader in AI solutions for precision manufacturing, has announced a strategic collaboration with Cooler Master, a global leader in thermal solutions. This partnership supports Cooler Master’s “CM AI Dual-Engine…

Oak Ridge National Laboratory
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and JuggerBot 3D, an industrial 3D-printer equipment manufacturer, have launched their second research and development collaboration through the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) Technical Collaboration Program.
The two…

Sam Schaffter
My grandfather was a carpenter, so growing up I often heard the adage, “Be sure to measure twice so you only have to cut once.” The saying is also attributed to tailors—you have to make sure your measurements are correct before you cut the fabric.
Little did I know that years later the saying…