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When we set out to film Episode 2, we faced a fundamental challenge: How do you make people care about errors they can’t see?
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Error propagation is critical to metrology, the science of measurement, but it’s abstract. These are mistakes measured in tiny amounts that…
(Nikon: Brighton, MI) -- Nikon Metrology announces the new Digital Sight 100 digital camera for microscopes. The camera can be used in combination with the full lineup of industrial microscopes and measuring microscopes.
The Digital Sight 100 offers high-definition, high-level color…
(MachineMetrics: Easthampton, MA) -- MachineMetrics, a leading production intelligence platform, announces the launch of Max AI, the new AI-powered intelligence layer for its next-generation MES platform. Max AI unifies data from machines, ERP, and tribal knowledge to deliver a revolutionary…
In today’s digital age, the question isn’t whether you’ll experience a cybersecurity attack, but when this might occur. Cybercriminals strike when you least expect it, with devastating consequences for your day-to-day operations. If your organization is lucky, it can block the attacker and limit…
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published a report identifying strategies for developing a more efficient, sustainable, and resilient U.S. metals-processing infrastructure, where metals are used and reused more efficiently throughout the…
(Zhejiang Guozi Robotics Co.: Hangzhou, China) -- Recently, Hithium’s manufacturing plant in Texas has achieved “mass production and delivery.” Guozi Robotics provided the factory with a full-scenario integrated, flexible production and logistics-handling solution that supports the construction of…
In manufacturing, failure isn’t an option—it’s a liability. A defective part or a missed delivery triggers a chain reaction that can disrupt schedules, undermine trust, and drain resources.
So when someone suggests a strategy with the word fail in it, skepticism is understandable, because…
(Renishaw: West Dundee, IL) -- Renishaw’s full range of RenAM 500 series of metal additive manufacturing (AM) systems and TEMPUS technology are now integrated into the 3DEXPERIENCE virtual machine from Dassault Systèmes. Users of the 3DEXPERIENCE DELMIA powder-bed machine programmer role can now…
In 2025, there’s been a marked increase in FDA warning letters. During the second quarter of 2025 alone, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued 172 warning letters. A notable enforcement surge occurred in September 2025 when the FDA released 80 warning letters in a single week. Although…
Here’s something nobody saw coming: The generation most skeptical of AI isn’t the one that doesn’t understand it. It’s the one that understands it best.
Every new technology faces resistance. The internet? A fad. Smartphones? Unnecessary. Social media? A waste of time. But tech skepticism has…
(Nikon: Brighton, MI) -- Nikon Corp. announces a comprehensive suite of enhancements to its XT V Series X-ray and CT systems, strengthening the platform’s position as a world-class solution for nondestructive inspection of electronic components. These enhancements enable operators to achieve better…
(Physik Instrumente: Shrewsbury, MA) -- Physik Instrumente (PI), a global leader in precision motion control and nanopositioning, offers the H-815 high-accuracy industrial hexapod, a rugged, high-resolution, six-degree-of-freedom parallel kinematic motion platform engineered for continuous 24/7…
In Episode 1 of The Quality Digest Roadshow, we talked about metrology standards and how those standards and traceability are the glue that holds industry together. While measurement standards are critical, they’re useless without the equipment, processes, and people that use the tools that measure…
Digital twins have become indispensable tools across industries. Powered by AI, these virtual constructs mirror physical systems in complex manufacturing facilities, supply chains, and operational workflows. By continuously monitoring their physical counterparts and feeding back recommendations,…
(DPR Construction: Redwood City, CA) -- Just as individual market sectors are finding ways to move projects forward after a year of supply chain and cost turbulence, the ongoing labor shortage threatens to bog down construction unless owners and contractors embrace new approaches, according to the…
Growing up in rural Pennsylvania, I didn’t have scientists for role models. In fact, I’m the first woman in my family to get a college degree, much less become a scientist.
I attended underfunded public schools where we didn’t have science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education beyond…
(Hexagon Metrology Inc.: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon announces the release of PC-DMIS 2025.2, the latest version of its industry-leading metrology software. With this update, Hexagon delivers both automation and value by including the Inspect Automate module at no additional cost for users with…
Management by objectives isn’t just a way to set direction for an organization. It’s a prerequisite for creating sustainable development and a culture of continuous improvement.
True success, however, comes not just from setting goals, but from ensuring they are actually achieved. Or, to…
(Mahr: Providence, RI) -- Mahr, a leading provider of dimensional metrology solutions, introduces the new Precimar SM setting instrument, designed to simplify and accelerate the adjustment of measuring equipment. By automating the process, the Precimar SM eliminates the complexity of manual…
In the evenings, after patients have left for the day, our research team visits the radiation oncology offices at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus to talk to medical physicists about how our research can help cancer patients. We also run experiments in their radiation suites.
The…
(METTLER TOLEDO: Columbus, OH) -- METTLER TOLEDO Product Inspection Group introduces its X3 Series of bulk flow X-ray inspection systems, designed to deliver class-leading physical contamination detection, precision waste reduction, and simplified operation. Consisting of the X13 and X53 models,…
All gauging equipment must be calibrated periodically to ensure it can perform the job for which it’s intended (i.e., measuring parts accurately).
This is true for every hand tool or gauge used in a manufacturing environment that verifies the quality of parts produced—from calipers and micrometers…
(The Imaging Source: Charlotte, NC) -- The Imaging Source, a leading provider of industrial and embedded cameras and imaging solutions, has announced the release of Imaging Control IC 4 SDK, GigE Vision and USB3 Vision GenTL Drivers, and IC Capture, the latest versions of its powerful software…
Regular inspection is absolutely vital with industrial transmission systems. Just like the gearbox in an everyday car, components are prone to wear, misalignment, and fatigue—issues that can lead to machinery failure. This isn’t just a matter of downtime but operator safety, too.
Traditionally,…
(ETQ: Madison, AL) -- ETQ, part of Hexagon, has launched Reliance Go, an electronic quality management system (EQMS) designed exclusively for small to midsize manufacturers. The solution delivers fast time to value and a cost-effective entry point to an enterprise-grade quality management solution…