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Megan Wallin-Kerth
We all make mistakes. Despite a vigorous editing process, there may even be one in this article! Although everyone makes mistakes, not everyone owns up to them, and thus they miss an opportunity to grow, learn, and—if they appreciate and apply what they’ve learned—consistently improve the quality…
Eric Whitley
Historically, manufacturing processes have often involved substantial waste. From the early days of industrialization, companies have prioritized production speed and volume over efficient resource use. As resources seemed abundant and environmental consciousness was low, excessive waste became an…
(ABB: Zurich) -- ABB has successfully completed testing of an industry-first automated robot charging technology for underground mines in partnership with mine operators Boliden and LKAB. The goal is to make mines safer by automating one of few manual processes left in mining: charging the blasting…
(ETQ: Burlington, MA) -- ETQ, part of Hexagon, announced that it accelerated growth and momentum during the third quarter of 2023, driven by a significant expansion of its customer base, new functionality in its award-winning ETQ Reliance NXG advanced cloud-native quality management system (QMS),…
Shaneé Dawkins
A scene from the movie Ocean’s 8 provides a surprisingly useful lesson on cybersecurity. The character played by Rihanna needs to hack into a security person’s computer. She looks up his social media to find he loves corgis. The Rihanna character sends him a phishing email featuring corgis, and he…
Elizabeth A. Thomson
In research that could jump-start interest in an enigmatic class of materials known as quasicrystals, MIT scientists and colleagues have discovered a relatively simple, flexible way to create new, atomically thin versions of the materials that can be tuned for important phenomena. They describe…
(University of North Carolina: Charlotte, NC) -- After the death of Bailey Squier, co-founder of the Digital Metrology Standards Consortium (DMSC), its board of directors contemplated ways to ensure his accomplishments and legacy aren’t forgotten. As a symbol of gratitude and admiration for Squier’…
(Marposs: Auburn Hills, MI) -- Marposs, a global leader in measurement, inspection, and test technologies, has announced its “Marposs Care” after-sales service. The service agreements for Marposs Care focus on preventive maintenance, calibration, customer training, and process improvement, and the…
Mike Figliuolo
Most companies fail due to dumb mistakes made by senior managers. The biggest mistake of all: a hubristic unwillingness to accept that there’s plenty you don’t already know.
As we get more senior in our organizations, we get a lot smarter. Our wisdom grows. We understand the business better than…
Jones Loflin
Okay, so I’m a little—actually, very—late to the whole #sharktanknation. Shark Tank first aired in 2009, and I’m almost ashamed to say I’d never watched an episode until last year. Interestingly enough, after watching just one episode I was hooked.
In case you aren’t familiar with this “structured…
Silke von Gemmingen
The manufacturing sector is currently facing a number of challenges. Technological change, pressing environmental issues, and globalization require a number of adjustments, such as investing in new technologies, conserving resources, and optimizing and securing supply chains.
Shifting production…
(Alluxa: Santa Rosa, CA) -- With bandwidths down to 0.1 nm, ultranarrow bandpass filters from Alluxa cover the requirements of current quantum technologies, where 0.2 to 0.5 nm are in demand. At the desired wavelength, they offer transmission of over 85% while blocking the remaining wavelengths…
(Dürr: Southfield, MI) -- Dürr’s new EcoSupply2 Core is a modular paint-supply station that integrates all the necessary components into a compact design. The space-saving, easy-to-use system is ideal for all industrial applications where painting happens in a confined space.
Certified for…
(NAM: Washington) – The federal regulatory burden is now costing small manufacturers $50,000 per employee per year, according to the topline findings of a forthcoming National Association of Manufacturers study on the macroeconomic impact of the onslaught of federal regulations. The total cost of…
Gleb Tsipursky
In an era when flexibility and autonomy are requirements, financial services leaders are ready to break the chains of traditional office norms. The results of a recent Deloitte and Workplace Intelligence survey make it clear: The future of the financial services sector is hanging in the balance,…
Donna McGeorge
Nano Tools for Leaders—a collaboration between Wharton Executive Education and Wharton’s Center for Leadership and Change Management—are fast, effective tools that you can learn and start using in less than 15 minutes, with the potential to significantly improve your success.
The goal
Invest your…
(Greenlight Guru: Indianapolis) -- Greenlight Guru, a leading provider of cloud-based quality and clinical software for medtech companies, has announced strong results in Q3 as the company continues to expand its customer base globally and introduce innovative AI-powered solutions to the market.…
(DFRobot: Shanghai) -- DFRobot, a global leader in open-source hardware and advanced sensor technology, played a critical role in enhancing underwater data collection for the SAGA Underwater Habitat (UHAB). Developed by SAGA Space Architects, pioneers in human-centric space environments, the UHAB…
Phil Chadderdon
Workforce challenges these days are never-ending, not just for manufacturers but across the business spectrum. You have to be on top of your game to be successful building a talent pipeline, recruiting and hiring, onboarding and training, creating an engaging workplace culture, and promoting career…
Andrew Maynard
The 2023 Nobel Prize for chemistry isn’t the first Nobel awarded for research in nanotechnology. But it is perhaps the most colorful application of the technology to be associated with the accolade.
This year’s prize recognizes Moungi Bawendi, Louis Brus, and Aleksey Yekimov for the discovery and…
(Siemens: Munich) -- Through its operation, Plastic Fischer not only develops and deploys technology to stop ocean plastic but also creates local jobs to carry out the end-to-end operations. Today, the company has stopped more than 800 metric tons of plastic in rivers and prevented it from breaking…
(Creaform: Levis, Quebec, Canada) -- Creaform, a business unit of AMETEK and a leader in automated and portable 3D measurement solutions, announced the latest addition to its flagship HandySCAN 3DTM lineup, the MAX series.
The handheld MAX series line of industrial 3D scanners, designed and…
(Omnex: Ann Arbor, MI) -- Omnex has announced three upcoming webinars: “EwQIMS SP 11.2.0.3—Your Next Step in the Journey for the Digitalization of Quality”; “Key Changes in ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 Standards, Including AS9100, IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, and ISO 13485 Sector Standards”; and “APQP/NPD All-in…
(Hamar: Danbury, CT) -- Hamar Laser Instruments Inc., a world leader in laser alignment and calibration systems, has released its L-703SP Surface Plate Calibration System. The L-703SP is a compact geometry laser-based calibration system that is highly repeatable and offers extremely high resolution…
Angie Basiouny
If you want to brag about your accomplishments at work without sounding self-absorbed, take a lesson from professional athletes.
From the sidelines and at postgame press conferences, the most admired players talk about their own performance but always mention the strength of their opponents, the…
