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(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory used additive manufacturing to produce the first defect-free complex tungsten parts for use in extreme environments. The accomplishment could have positive implications for clean-energy technologies such as fusion energy.…
Megan Wallin-Kerth
Born in 1929, H. James “Jim” Harrington was a phenomenal influence in the world of quality. And for many here at Quality Digest, he was a memorable, kind, and invested colleague as well—not to mention a wealth of knowledge, with seemingly endless energy and dedication to innovation in quality.
On…
James Chan
Work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are job aids that ensure business processes are carried out correctly. Whether for new employee training, working with new equipment, or standardizing current procedures, these job aids help create a safer and more productive workplace.…
AMETEK
Endurance racing is one of the oldest and toughest pastimes in motorsports. It is a true test of performance. Not only is a driver’s stamina on display, but vehicle durability as well.
Based in Indianapolis, Wayne Taylor Racing With Andretti (WTRAndretti) is a world-renowned global motorsports…
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(Teledyne FLIR: Richmond, British Columbia) -- Teledyne FLIR IIS introduces the Forge 1GigE IP67, the latest in its industrial camera series designed to perform in harsh industrial environments while ensuring highly efficient production capabilities. Forge 1GigE IP67 is the latest in Teledyne’s…
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(KECO: Houston) -- KECO has launched the OXYHOUND, a highly efficient process gas analyzer that conducts real-time and continuous oxygen analysis of natural gas, biogas, and other gas streams. Using optical quench luminescence technology for gaseous sampling, this cost-effective analyzer conducts…
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(Platinum Tooling Technologies: Mount Prospect, IL) -- Platinum Tooling Technologies, the exclusive importer of Heimatec live tools and angle heads, announces an expansion of internal coolant tools for the most popular machine tools models on the market.
Coolant-through technology is often the…
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(Coordinate Metrology Society: Weatherford, TX) -- The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) has announced the return of its 3D metrology certification schemes and recommended preparatory class for beginners and experienced users of coordinate metrology equipment. Both exams will test metrology…
Donald J. Wheeler
In May 1924, Walter Shewhart wrote a memo that contained the first example of a process behavior chart (i.e., a “control chart”). It was a chart for individual values that would be known today as a p-chart. Shewhart’s insight was that “three-sigma” limits will filter out virtually all of the…
Veronica Muzquiz Edwards
Health connects each one of us to one another. No matter where we are in the world, who we are, or what we do, the state of our health is a key determinant in our quality of life. Simply put, it’s our most valuable asset.
Individual health crises can be disastrously grim, and if not addressed…
Masateru Ito
For organizations responsible for aircraft operation and maintenance, inspecting critical aircraft-engine components is a routine preventive maintenance procedure. These procedures help to ensure the proper operation of the aircraft for flight safety. There are many components inside the engine…
Quality Digest
(ForTest: Modena, Italy) -- Products that must prevent penetration of moisture or liquids undergo leak tests during manufacturing at the end of the production line. It’s not a sample test. Each product is 100% tested at the end of the line.
ForTest, a manufacturer of leak testers and flow testers,…
John Hilgendorf
Dust collection systems remove dust and other particulate matter from the air, making them very important for many companies and even industries. The systems come in many forms and configurations for different applications and materials. At the highest level, they can be divided into three types:…
Adam Zewe
Quantum computers promise the ability to quickly solve extremely complex problems that might take the world’s most powerful supercomputer decades to crack.
But achieving that performance involves building a system with millions of interconnected building blocks called qubits. Making and…
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(NewTek Sensor Solutions: Pennsauken, NJ) -- NewTek Sensor Solutions offers a free downloadable learning module on free-core vs. spring-loaded LVDT position sensors that focuses on the differences between the technologies and ideal applications.
While both sensors convert the linear position or…
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are developing battery technologies to fight climate change in two ways by expanding the use of renewable energy and capturing airborne carbon dioxide.
This type of battery stores the renewable…
William A. Levinson
Although quality management has been around in some form or another for thousands of years—a cover of Joseph Juran’s Quality Handbook depicted Egyptians making very precise measurements for the construction of pyramids—this article will show that quality is but one aspect of value, which should be…
Costas Xyloyiannis
To address shrinkflation, by July 1, 2024, stores in France will have to put warning notices in front of all products that have been reduced in size or volume without a corresponding price cut.
“Shrinkflation is a rip-off. We’re putting an end to it,” says France’s economy and finance minister,…
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(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- The Office of Weights and Measure’s National Legal Metrology Program (NLMP) has launched a new series of weights and measures Information Hours.
Each “Info Hour” session (1-hour duration) will feature a relevant weights and measures topic while providing a forum for…
Quality Digest
(HEIDENHAIN: Schaumburg, IL) -- HEIDENHAIN has announced its participation in the EXPOMAQ show (Booth No. 418), June 18–20, 2024, at Poliforum León in Guanajuato, Mexico.
As the leading exhibition for metalworking, machine tools, and manufacturing technology in Latin America, EXPOMAQ brings…
NIST
To combat global warming, companies are building direct air capture (DAC) facilities worldwide to remove carbon from the atmosphere. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a new method for testing the materials used in these plants to capture carbon. The agency…
James Chan
The plan-do-check-act (PDCA) cycle plays a central role in fostering improvement by facilitating a structured and ongoing approach to problem-solving. Because the PDCA cycle is ongoing, it also plays a central role in helping organizations navigate shifts in the economic climate, align with new…
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(Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: North Kingstown, RI ) -- Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division introduces new handheld 3D scanning technology that complements its broad range of manufacturing inspection devices with unprecedented capabilities for flexible measurement. The company’s…
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(ZEISS: Oberkochen, Germany) -- In the first half of the fiscal year (ending March 31, 2024), the ZEISS Group generated revenue totaling 5,304 million euros, an increase of 10% compared to the previous year. All four segments of the ZEISS Group contributed to this. Earnings before interest and…
GoFormz
(GoFormz: San Diego) -- In the realm of manufacturing, efficiency is paramount. Every minute of downtime, every unexpected equipment failure, and every inefficiency in the production process can translate to lost revenue and decreased productivity. However, in recent years, the advent of predictive…
