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Paul Laughlin
It was via my professional body (the European Mentoring and Coaching Council) that I heard of the second edition of The Mentoring Manual. This is the latest book from globally recognized coaching and mentoring author Julie Starr.
Having heard Julie speak at the Wales Coaching Conference, I knew…
(Mitutoyo: Aurora, IL) -- Mitutoyo America Corp., a leading manufacturer of precision metrology instruments and solutions, announced new enhancements to its Vision Pro vision measurement system line. The most recent market research shows the vision machine measuring (VMM) market is set to explode,…
(Siemens: Plano, TX) -- Siemens Digital Industries Software is bringing AI-assisted design and greater cloud-based collaboration to its Solid Edge 2024 software, product design, and engineering software for the mainstream and part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software. Available…
(NewTek: San Antonio) -- NewTek Sensor Solutions now offers hermetically sealed 4-20mA sensors that accept long cables for process control and factory automation applications when standard lengths cannot reach distant control rooms, signal conditioners, PLCs, and data loggers. The robust analog 4-…
Scott A. Hindle, Douglas C. Fair
We are one year away from the 100th anniversary of the creation of the control chart: Walter Shewhart created the control chart in 1924 as an aid to Western Electric’s manufacturing operations. Since it’s almost prehistoric, is it now time to leave the control chart technique—that started out using…
Javeria Salman
While data science isn’t a new subject, there’s been growing interest recently in helping students—in both K-12 and higher education—gain data science skills.
One reason is the shifting job market, says Zarek Drozda, director of Data Science 4 Everyone, a national initiative based at the…
Rob Moorey
Growing medical equipment inventories and increasing technical complexity are demanding more than ever from the clinical engineering teams responsible for maintaining clinical assets. Simultaneously, a shrinking talent pool of biomedical equipment technicians (BMETs) could lead to large staffing…
(Bernard: Palatine, IL) -- As further evidence of the ongoing (at light speed) development in part production across all industries, four of Bernard & Co.’s clients have married machining with metrology. Essentially, the measurement of a machined or additive part is being done in the cutting…
Stephanie Ojeda
In December 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expects to issue its long-awaited overhaul of its Quality System Regulation (QSR). The biggest change is that the new Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) will harmonize with ISO 13485 for medical device quality management. With…
Noelle Toumey Reetz
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to rapidly advance, there are few areas that will not be radically affected. In fact, it’s already begun.
From education to commerce and medicine, research is playing an increasingly important role in addressing the new societal and technological changes…
(BILT Inc.: Grapevine, TX) -- BILT and ELB Learning are teaming up to provide a one-stop-shop for e-learning, digital training, and operational enablement. The award-winning solutions are modernizing knowledge transfer for corporate and technical professionals. ELB Learning’s modes include…
(Bowman: Schaumburg, IL) -- Quality departments and contract shops that test many different plated parts need an XRF analyzer with an expansive measurement area, selectable spot sizes, and high levels of precision and speed.
Bowman’s K Series benchtop XRF meets all of these requirements. It has a…
Harry Hertz
I enjoy solving puzzles! I start each morning by doing at least two New York Times puzzles, Wordle, and Connections. My wife and sons and their spouses do the same, although not necessarily as part of their early-morning routine (except on weekends). We have a texting thread where we each report…
Aymen Saidane
As the manufacturing world pushes toward the goal of zero-defect production, part inspection is critical. Sheet metal’s thinness, coupled with its susceptibility to warping, demands precision inspection—even the most minor deviations have significant implications down the line. This underscores the…
(Kennametal: Pittsburgh) -- Kennametal Inc. has announced its new KCU10B turning grade, an innovative update to its KCU10 platform with an enhanced KENGold coating technology for edge protection.
This universal cutting solution is designed for machinists in aerospace and defense, automotive,…
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- An Oak Ridge National Laboratory-developed advanced manufacturing technology, AMCM, was recently licensed by Orbital Composites and enables the rapid production of composite-based components, which could accelerate the decarbonization of vehicles, airplanes, and drones.…
Steve Thompson
If you’ve ever enjoyed the experience of an audit or inspection, then you know it’s about as much fun as having your wisdom teeth extracted. As painful as audits and inspections may be, they are necessary to bring needed medical products to market and monitor them to protect consumers and patients…
Poornima Apte
When Alexander O’Brien sent in his application for graduate school at MIT’s Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering, he had a germ of a research idea already brewing. So when he received a phone call from Professor Mingda Li, he shared it: The student from Arkansas wanted to explore the…
(LMA Consulting Group: Claremont, CA) -- The Israel-Hamas conflict has cast a spotlight on the vulnerability of supply chains in the face of political upheavals. LMA Consulting Group, a leading manufacturing and supply chain consulting firm, advises clients on fortifying their supply chains to…
(Lauren Neal: New York) -- Programs that encourage female students to study STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) subjects, and hiring initiatives that compel companies to boost their women in the workforce are all well and good. But until businesses do a better job of addressing what…
Mike Figliuolo
Have you ever met someone who was fired from their job? I’ll bet you $50 they said, “Yeah, I never saw it coming.” For some reason, getting canned always comes as a shock to people. They’re clueless as to how bad they’re doing and how close to the door they are.
Makes you wonder: Are you close to…
Ron Soonieus
Driven by geopolitical uncertainty, trade risks, and new technologies such as generative AI, the most profound business transformation in 50 years is underway. Alongside these factors, pressures from regulators and stakeholders are mounting around the reporting, transparency, and accountability of…
Tim Heston
At Metalworks Inc.’s main plant in Lincoln, Nebraska, co-founders Rob Ernesti and Doug Swanson walked past a new punch/laser system being tested, complete with part removal and stacking automation. It’s one piece of a value stream dedicated to a family of parts. They next walked by a row of small…
(Dürr: Southfield, MI) -- A long-established standard in the automotive industry, now in high demand across all industries, is automatic, flexible, and high-quality painting processes.
Dürr is aligning its painting technology with robotics solutions for general industry needs. Dürr and Kawasaki…
(LeakTronics: Agoura Hills, CA) -- LeakTronics, a leading innovator in the field of leak detection technology, has introduced its “LeakStick,” a groundbreaking solution designed to revolutionize the way leaks are detected and resolved. LeakStick represents a significant advancement in leak…
