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(Propel: Redwood City, CA) -- Propel, creator of the first product value management (PVM) platform, has announced Propel One, a suite of role-based AI agents powered by Salesforce’s Agentforce and tailored to redefine how products are developed, marketed, sold, and serviced. Propel offers a suite…
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(Renishaw: West Dundee, IL) -- Renishaw’s new TEMPUS technology enables users of RenAM 500 series metal additive manufacturing (AM) systems to reduce build times by up to 50%. The technology uses advanced scanning algorithms that sequence the layer data to maximize productivity while maintaining…
John Tschohl
I ’ve been skiing in Vail, Colorado, one of the best skiing areas in the world, for more than 50 years. George Gillett Jr. acquired the resort in 1985. But when I first met him in 1978 and asked him what he does, he said, “I am in customer service.”
Gillett is out of that business now. And though…
Mike Figliuolo
Things are awesome at work until that dreadful day your boss (with whom you have an awesome relationship) tells you, “Hey, I’ve hired a new person who will be reporting to me, and you’ll now report to that person.” Just like that, you’ve officially been layered. And we all know getting layered is…
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(KYZEN: Nashville, TN) -- KYZEN, a global manufacturer of environmentally responsible cleaning chemistries, will exhibit in Booth 5041 at the 2025 Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS) April 1–3, 2025, at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland. KYZEN’s team of cleaning experts will…
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(Evident: Waltham, MA) -- Evident has announced the launch of its DSX2000 fully motorized digital microscope. It’s designed to simplify operations and boost productivity in material analysis and inspection workflows. An automated and integrated system for imaging, measurement, analysis, and…
Etienne Nichols
Have you ever wondered what your medtech company looks like from the point of view of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigator? Well, this is your chance to find out.
Greenlight Guru invited Vincent Cafiso, a former FDA investigator, to the Global Medical Device Podcast to share his…
Aimee Levitt
It’s a cliche that the most innovative ideas come in a flash of inspiration: Archimedes in his bathtub, Newton and the apple.
But anyone whose job depends on coming up with new ideas knows that’s not entirely true, mostly because there’s no such thing as a totally novel or original idea. New ideas…
Quality Digest
(Qualer: San Diego) -- MasterControl has recently acquired Qualer and its innovative suite of cloud-based, computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) and calibration management solutions.
These new asset-tracking capabilities make MasterControl’s innovative quality and manufacturing…
Stephanie Ojeda
Quality risk management (QRM) has become a crucial tool for ensuring regulatory compliance worldwide. It plays a central role in ISO management system standards and regulations, as well as the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR/IVDR), FDA 21 CFR 820, and ICH Q10 in the pharmaceutical and biotech…
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(L.S. Starrett: Athol, MA)--L.S. Starrett, a global manufacturer of precision measuring tools, gages, and metrology systems, has appointed four new executives to its global organization, strengthening its corporate management at the highest levels.
Starrett welcomes Roger N. Amrol Jr. as president…
Susan Robertson
Despite the energy and effort you and your team pour into trying to innovate, it often feels like there’s no real progress. When new challenges and opportunities arise, you aspire to chart a bold new course. Perhaps your company has created brainstorming spaces, hired external creative talent, or…
Quality Digest
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- A workshop led by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory sketched a road map toward a longtime goal: developing autonomous, or self-driving, next-generation research laboratories.
Scientists have dreamed for generations of high-tech…
Nick Haase
After spending years working alongside frontline manufacturing teams, I’ve come to see one thing clearly: Preventing incidents isn’t just a legal requirement. It’s the heartbeat of a healthy operation. With workplace safety making headlines daily—often with tragic details—it’s time to highlight how…
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(AeroFlexx : West Chester, OH) -- AeroFlexx, a leader in sustainable packaging, has obtained ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management systems (QMS) and UNE-EN ISO 22716:2008 certification for good manufacturing practices (GMP) for cosmetics. These certifications acknowledge AeroFlexx’s…
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(IDENTCO: Ingleside, IL) -- IDENTCO, a manufacturer of high-performance labeling solutions for the power equipment, electronics, transportation, and general industrial sector, will showcase its range of solutions for printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic components at IPC APEX Expo, Booth…
NIST
The U.S. manufacturing industry is evolving at a rapid pace, driven by new technologies, smarter supply chains, and an increasingly dynamic workforce. This year, small manufacturers will face a mix of opportunities and challenges as they navigate these changes. To stay competitive, small and medium…
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Augie, Augmentir’s industrial generative AI assistant, is designed to enhance manufacturing operations. Unlike standard AI-powered helpers, Augie relies on real-time operational data, workforce insights, and training records to deliver solutions that integrate smoothly into daily workflows. It…
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(EFCOG, LLNL: Livermore, CA) -- The Energy Facility Contractors Group (EFCOG), representing more than 135 member companies, was created to address common challenges and improve operations across the U.S. Department of Energy complex. EFCOG will host its Quality Assurance, Integrated Safety…
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(LOM Tech: Hangzhou, China)--LOM Tech announced that it has upgraded six models of e-liquid filling machines to accommodate wide packaging capabilities. They feature fully automated systems with Siemens PLC and touchscreen HMI to increase vape-oil filling efficiency and precision. They can fill…
Karyn Hede
Sometimes, to go big you first have to go small. That’s what researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have done with their latest innovation in energy storage.
With a goal of speeding up the time to discovery of new grid energy storage technology, the…
Mike Figliuolo
We all have enemies. Some of us have many. But when we spend our time and energy focused on attacking them and counterattacking their inevitable strikes, we’re the ones losing.
In getting us to attack, our enemy has taken us away from productive pursuits. They’ve hung a dark cloud over our days.…
Quality Digest
(Gardco: Columbia, MD)--Paul N. Gardner Co., worldwide distributors, producers, and designers of quality physical and inspection instruments for the paint, coatings, and related industries, has unveiled its JX-20 moisture meter.
The JX-20 moisture meter is a vital tool for woodworking…
Saurabh Joshi Shripad
Established pharmaceutical facilities play a pivotal role in public health by ensuring the safety and efficacy of the medications they produce. This critical responsibility demands strict adherence to the Code of Federal Regulations, including 21 CFR 211.67—“Equipment cleaning and maintenance,”1,2…
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(AMT: McLean, VA) -- Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled in a collaboration between the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) and the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI), totaled $179.5 million in December 2024. Orders decreased 2% from November…
