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(IDS: Stoneham, MA) -- IDS Imaging Development Systems has expanded its product line for intelligent image processing with its new IDS NXT malibu camera. It enables AI-based image processing, video compression, and streaming in full 4K sensor resolution at 30 fps—directly in and out of the camera.…
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(TRIMEDX: Indianapolis) -- TRIMEDX has launched GeoSense, a real-time location system (RTLS) for healthcare. The system provides health systems with accurate and timely medical device tracking data by using next-generation, multimodal technology that is lightweight, room-level precise, and easy to…
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(Verisurf Software: Anaheim, CA) -- Verisurf Software and Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence have entered a metrology solutions agreement. Verisurf will offer complete metrology solutions that combine its popular model-based inspection and measurement software, training, and live technical support…
Mark Graban
I’ve seen a rash of articles about major league baseball pitchers who are now out for the season because they’ve hurt their elbow and need “Tommy John” surgery. This includes some big names, such as 2020 Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber of the Cleveland Guardians.
My favorite player, Shohei…
Seunghak Lee
Global electric vehicle (EV) sales have been growing steadily and are expected to reach more than 17 million vehicles in 2028. The rapid shift toward EVs means that new inspection solutions are needed to ensure the quality of critical components. For electric cars, these components include the…
Michael Sharp
American manufacturing is associated with high-quality standards that are meant to ensure both the reliability and longevity of the products produced. Manufacturers across all industries are looking for technological solutions and enhancements to continue to meet these high-bar standards and to…
Quality Digest
(SMARTTECH3D: Calgary, Alberta) -- The SMARTTECH ON 3D scanner is a factory-calibrated metrology device certified according to VDI/VDE 2634 guidelines. Its measurement accuracy can be further confirmed by a certificate from an independent accredited metrology laboratory.
The detailed reproduction…
Elizabeth Norwood
In manufacturing, selecting the right cleaning fluids is a critical determinant of product quality, reliability, and environmental impact. As industries increasingly prioritize sustainability, the transition to environmentally friendly cleaning fluids is imperative. This article delves into…
Johan Sjöberg
Synthetic refrigerants, such as hydrofluorocarbons, are currently being phased out by the European Union.
According to the revised F-gas Regulation recently signed into EU law, all new self-contained refrigeration equipment, with the exception of chillers, installed from January 2025 on must use…
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(Propel Software: Santa Clara, CA) -- In a new survey, Propel Software, creators of the first product value management (PVM) platform, found that 55% of Americans would “break up” with a brand if they discovered it wasn’t eco-friendly.
The survey, commissioned by Propel and conducted by OnePoll,…
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(CIMdata: Ann Arbor, MI) -- CIMdata Inc., a leading global PLM strategic consulting and research firm focused on PLM (product life cycle management) and the digital transformation it enables, has announced it will offer its industry-standard PLM certificate program in Amsterdam, Netherlands, June…
Quality Digest
(MasterControl: Salt Lake City) -- MasterControl, a leading provider of manufacturing and quality management software solutions for regulated industries, has announced the launch of its latest product, MasterControl Logbooks. This innovative electronic logbook software solution aims to…
Quality Digest
(Omnex: Ann Arbor, MI) -- Omnex has announced three new webinars: “The Audit Outsourcing Solution: Quality Culture in the Aerospace Industry,” “The Audit Outsourcing Solution: Insights From a former Head of Quality,” and “Implementing New APQP and Control Using Electronic Workflows.”
Webinar: “The…
Henry A. Zumbrun
We’ve been asked by customers how many decimal places are enough. It’s either because they want to maximize the resolution of their purchase or they expect far more resolution from the equipment than is reasonable.
We’ve seen a lot, even a meter being set to read 100,000.001. That’s 100 million…
Simon Côté
Integrating 3D scanning technology into quality control processes can be challenging. It requires balancing the need for cost-effective, scalable solutions with long-term effectiveness.
We’ve compiled a list of our best tips to help you choose a 3D measurement technology that meets your current…
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(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers has honored three Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers with the 2024 SME Susan Smyth Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award. Each year, SME presents the award to engineers 35 years of age or younger who have made…
Quality Digest
(The Manufacturing Institute: Washington, DC) -- The Manufacturing Institute, the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers, announced that Sarah Dale, plant general manager at International Paper, has been recognized by the 2024 Women MAKE Awards.…
Quality Digest
(ETQ: Burlington, MA) -- ETQ, part of Hexagon, has announced that Mike Farrell, IT manager for Illumina, an ETQ customer and life sciences firm, and David Isaacson, ETQ’s VP of marketing, will be co-presenting during the 2024 ASQ World Conference on Quality and Improvement (WCQI), May 12–15 in San…
Gleb Tsipursky
In the evolving landscape of work, the push for federal employees to return to office spaces has sparked a complex dialogue about productivity, workplace culture, and the very nature of work itself. The forced shift back to office environments under the Biden administration—under pressure from…
Jennifer King
As the modern work environment continues its march toward remote settings, managers are increasingly turning to agile metrics to keep their teams trackable and transparent. But what’s all the fuss about? Why are these tools not just beneficial but essential?
Measurement for remote teams
By…
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- American drivers have long been accustomed to conveniently filling up at a gas station, and electric vehicle drivers want their pit stops to mimic this experience. Driver uncertainty about access to charging during long trips remains a barrier to broader EV adoption, even…
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(Olympus: Center Valley, PA) -- Olympus, a global medical technology company, has announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance of its first single-use ureteroscope system, RenaFlex, with full market availability to be announced at a later date.
The RenaFlex single-use flexible…
William A. Levinson
The famous football coach Vince Lombardi purportedly said, “Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing.” (According to Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations, in a 1962 interview Lombardi said, “Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is.”)
In light of numerous corporate disasters related to…
Kate Zabriskie
‘I understand your frustration.” Really? My bank account is overdrawn. I’ve bounced two checks, and it’s because you made a mistake. Unless you’re also having fees charged to your account, I’m not feeling it.
“We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.” That’s what I was told after…
James Morton Turner
Panasonic’s new $4 billion battery factory in De Soto, Kansas, is designed to be a model of sustainability—it’s an all-electric factory with no smokestack. When finished, it will cover the size of 48 football fields, employ 4,000 people, and produce enough advanced batteries to supply half a…
