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Adam Zewe
A new theory-guided framework could help scientists probe the properties of new semiconductors for next-generation microelectronic devices or discover materials that boost the performance of quantum computers.
Research to develop new or better materials typically involves investigating properties…
Quality Digest
(Teledyne Technologies: Waterloo, ON) -- Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company and a global leader in machine vision technology, introduces the Z-Trak Express 1K5 3D laser profiler series. Purpose-built for cost-effective, in-line 3D measurement and inspection, the Z-Trak Express 1K5 is…
CANEA
In several articles about challenges for tomorrow’s quality leaders, we’ve addressed how to plug the knowledge drain and effectively manage your company’s know-how. Your organizational structure and processes can be your worst enemy—or best asset. Organizational silos and roadblocks can impede…
Quality Digest
(TASI Measurement: Largo, FL) -- TASI Measurement, a global provider of industrial and commercial monitoring technologies, has acquired DCiii (DC3 Control), the premier provider of chemical-injection automation solutions for the energy and industrial sectors.
DCiii is renowned for its innovative…
Quality Digest
(Gray: Lexington, KY) -- As U.S. manufacturing activity continues to accelerate, Gray is positioned to meet rising demand through its design-build service offerings.
According to a recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau, new orders for U.S. manufactured goods continue to climb to the tune of…
Creaform
Based in Tampa, Florida, Starr Creations, a powerhouse in fiberglass design and fabrication, is known for turning ambitious automotive visions into reality. Jesse Starr, creative director and 3D designer, founded the company with a passion for racing and innovation.
Starr Creations has been the…
Lexi Sharkov
They may seem simple, but SOPs (standard operating procedures) are surprisingly tricky. On the surface, they describe how a specific process is carried out at your organization. Pretty straightforward, right?
In reality, there are a lot of requirements for writing a good SOP, and auditors have a…
Quality Digest
(GBMP Consulting Group: Boston) -- The Northeast Lean Conference always features a practical learning format with exceptional keynotes, plenaries, breakout sessions, interactive problem-solving discussions, benchmarking, networking, and much more.
Save the dates to join New England’s most vibrant…
FOCO
Metal foundries are under intense pressure. Soaring energy bills now eat more than 30% of production budgets. Tough carbon regulations, such as the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, reduce profit margins.
Foundries also struggle with costly scrap loss through melting and meeting tough…
Quality Digest
(Rigaku: Tokyo) -- Rigaku Corp., a global solution partner in X-ray metrology systems and a group company of Rigaku Holdings Corp., has launched commercial production of XTRAIA XD-3300, a high-resolution microspot X-ray diffraction system
Against a background of demand for generative AI and data…
Adam Zewe
(MIT: Cambridge, MA) -- Optical frequency combs are specially designed lasers that act like rulers to accurately and rapidly measure specific frequencies of light. They can be used to detect and identify chemicals and pollutants with extremely high precision.
Frequency combs would be ideal for…
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Chemists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory have designed a new way to convert abundant carbon dioxide (CO2) into formate (HCO2-), an industrial chemical used as a fuel, as an antibacterial/antifungal agent, and for making pharmaceuticals. Their reaction uses a light-…
FOBA
In medical technology, safety is paramount. Every step in the manufacturing process must meet the highest standards, from patient protection to regulatory compliance. Because direct part marking plays a key role in ensuring traceability and unique device identification (UDI) conformity, it’s…
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- In a bold step toward transforming how nuclear infrastructure is built, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility, or MDF, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in partnership with Kairos Power and Barnard Construction, has successfully developed and…
Quality Digest
(Foundation Alloy: Cambridge, MA) -- Foundation Alloy, the MIT spinout reinventing the metals industry, is announcing the launch of Molyclast, a new generation of high-performance molybdenum alloys created using the company’s proprietary MetalsFIRST technology.
Molyclast alloys feature 100x finer…
David Isaacson
For today’s manufacturers, quality is no longer just a box to check; it has evolved into a strategic pillar central to company success. Once a tactical process focused on meeting regulatory standards, it now plays a leading role in a company’s profitability, brand reputation, employee safety and…
Creaform
Since its founding in 1974, Intercontrôle has been a leader in France’s nuclear energy sector, ensuring the safety of reactor components through automated nondestructive testing (NDT).
As part of the Framatome group, the company develops its own inspection equipment, oversees logistics and…
Quality Digest
(ZEISS: Jena, Germany) -- Carl Zeiss Microscopy has acquired all equity shares of Pi Imaging Technology SA, based in Lausanne, Switzerland. Pi Imaging Technology now operates as “Pi Imaging Technology SA–a ZEISS company.” The Lausanne location with all employees will be retained.
Pi Imaging…
NIST
To support the creation of software that is secure against cyber-breaches and free of malicious code, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is working with industry partners through a consortium focused on improving software security.
The Software…
Quality Digest
(Renishaw: West Dundee, IL) -- Renishaw, a global leader in high-accuracy measurement solutions, launches its latest NC4+ Blue laser tool setter models in Germany at EMO Hannover 2025, Sept. 22–26, 2025, Hall 5, Stand D06.
Featuring third-generation technology, the new F100 and F100-10C models set…
Silke von Gemmingen
Precise material analysis plays a central role in many industries, from the pharmaceutical and food industries to construction materials, biotechnology, and environmental sciences. Whether for quality assurance or for predicting material behavior, the precise characterization of particles is…
Quality Digest
(Critical Manufacturing: Porto, Portugal) -- Critical Manufacturing, a leading provider of next-generation manufacturing execution systems (MES), has announced the acquisition of Convanit, an AI specialist focused on image-based analytics for high-tech manufacturing. The acquisition marks a…
Quality Digest
(Xi’an Bright Laser Technologies Co.: Xi’an, Shaanxi, China) -- Space Circling Aerospace Technology Co. recently completed a successful 50-second engine test of its independently developed, 85 ton-class rocket engine, QL-1 (QiaoLong-1). The engine demonstrated smooth ignition, rapid shutdown, and…
Jones Loflin
As a keynote speaker and author dedicated to helping leaders make the best choices with their time, I’ve found that some of my greatest leadership insights come from the backyard. Gardening has taught me so much—not just about cultivating fruit but about cultivating people.
One of the clearest…
Bruce Hamilton
With Labor Day coming around, here’s an article to celebrate the folks who usually get blamed for the quality problems.
Not surprisingly, when people first learn about lean’s seven wastes, the one they find most relatable is defects. They might not immediately grasp the concept of overproduction…