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Recent labor relations controversies and ongoing arguments about the minimum wage have raised questions as to how a supply chain should share the utility it produces.
If we ask the wrong question, however, we’ll get the wrong answer. “What is a fair share?” asks how a supply chain should divide a…
Data are the fuel of the Information Age, and all organizations acknowledge the value of well-managed corporate data assets. The problems start when we begin to ask just exactly how the data assets are to be well managed.
In response, many organizations have put data governance departments in…
(Omnex: Ann Arbor, MI) -- Omnex has announced its latest webinars, “Lean Six Sigma—Introduction to the Tools and Methods,” “ASPICE PAM 4.0: What You Need to Know,” and “Performing TARA in Compliance with ISO/SAE 21434.”
Webinar: Lean Six Sigma—Introduction to the Tools and Methods Date and time:…
(Gauss Labs: Seoul, South Korea) -- Gauss Labs has released the second version of its AI-based virtual metrology solution, Panoptes VM 2.0.
Panoptes VM provides all-wafer measurement data in real time by predicting process outcomes from sensor data. By applying this solution, it’s possible to…
A recent Inc.com blog post by Jessica Stillman discusses Malcolm Gladwell’s new book, Revenge of the Tipping Point (Little, Brown and Co., 2024). The theme in both works is that you can’t create a high-performing team simply by bringing together individual high performers. They need to gel as a…
The electronics industry is approaching a limit to the number of transistors that can be packed onto the surface of a computer chip. So chip manufacturers are looking to build up, rather than out.
Instead of squeezing ever-smaller transistors onto a single surface, the industry is aiming to stack…
(Mahr: Providence, RI) -- Mahr Inc., a leading provider of dimensional metrology solutions, has announced the expansion of its Precimar SM 60 length measurement product line with the introduction of the Precimar SM 60-V small-length measuring bench. This new version of the SM 60 can use Mahr’s…
(The Hydraulic Institute: Parsippany, NJ) -- The Hydraulic Institute (HI), a leading authority on pumps and pump systems, announced the launch of its new Pump System Certification (PSC) program. Designed to help address the growing need for skilled professionals in the pump and fluid-handling…
(Evident: Waltham, MA) -- Evident recently announced the release of its IXplore IX85 automated inverted microscope system. With an industry-leading 26.5 mm field number and advanced imaging tools that ensure clear, accurate results, this new system empowers researchers to capture more data and…
(HSG Laser: Foshan, China) -- HSG Laser, a global leader in metal-shaping equipment and solutions, announces the grand opening of its newest manufacturing facility in Jinan, China—a key milestone in its global manufacturing and supply strategy. This state-of-the-art facility bolsters HSG Laser’s…
In the evolving landscape of industrial digital transformation, the unified namespace (UNS) has emerged as a transformative approach to enterprise data management. At its core, UNS provides a single source of truth that eliminates barriers between disparate systems and data sources, enabling any…
Gemini, O1, Grok, Claude, Llama, Yi, and Mistral: The number of large language models (LLMs) seems to have grown exponentially since OpenAI’s ChatGPT burst into the public consciousness in late 2022. It’s estimated that $154 billion was spent on AI by businesses in 2023, while the most recent …
Gemini, O1, Grok, Claude, Llama, Yi, and Mistral: The number of large language models (LLMs) seems to have grown exponentially since OpenAI’s ChatGPT burst into the public consciousness in late 2022. It’s estimated that $154 billion was spent on AI by businesses in 2023, while the most recent …
(Deloitte: London) -- Deloitte’s annual “Tech Trends” report details six AI-fueled trends shaping business operations, growth, and transformation.
Key takeaways
AI is everywhere. From the server room to the boardroom, artificial intelligence is becoming foundational to enterprise IT, and an…
NIST is unique as the national measurement science institute. We are the U.S. agency responsible for maintaining measurement standards, from the second to the kilogram.
We help ensure that these units of measure are consistent across our watches and our grocery scales. But this isn’t as…
(Teledyne Technologies: El Segundo, CA) -- Teledyne Controls, a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies and a leading provider of innovative avionics and aircraft data management solutions, has announced that its onboard enhanced Airborne Data Loader (eADL XS) has received certification for use on the…
(ABB: Stonehouse, U.K.) -- ABB has launched ChloroStar, a family of sensors, transmitters, and accessories for accurate and reliable chlorine measurement and analysis that enable users in water, wastewater, and other industries to control chlorine more efficiently, enhancing treatment and…
When Sir Ronald Fisher created the analysis of variance (ANOVA) in the 1920s, he extended the two-sample t-test to allow the comparison of k sample averages. During the same time period, Dr. Walter Shewhart was creating the process behavior chart. So it should be no surprise that both techniques…
Every day there’s a new pile of “experts” cropping up on every subject imaginable. The key to differentiating genuine experts from frauds is to ask the right questions.
Warning: This post is a bit of a rant (but it does have a story and some practical advice). How many new experts are there today…
(Siemens: Plano, TX) -- Siemens, a leading technology company, and SuperTrak CONVEYANCE, a market leader in linear motion conveyance, announced a new strategic collaboration to maximize product range and machine throughput, shortening cycle time for machine building and manufacturing customers.…
(Rockwell Automation: Milwaukee) -- Rockwell Automation, dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, introduces FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI. This cutting-edge inspection solution leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to revolutionize quality control in…
In today’s rapidly changing business environment, a subtle yet profound shift is taking place in office dynamics, particularly as we welcome back teams that have been dispersed by the necessity of remote work.
Managers find themselves at the helm of this transformation, charged with the critical…
Hospital patients rate their pain on a scale of 1–10. Teachers grade on a curve. Sports fans spend hours debating stats on their favorite teams. Even the most ardent language lover can’t deny the power of numbers to convey information, especially when choices need to be made.
A new study from…
(TASI: Largo, FL) -- TASI Measurement, an international supplier of industrial measurement and monitoring solutions, has announced the acquisition of Accutrol LLC (www.accutrolllc.com), a leading supplier of airflow control and measurement solutions for critical environments such as laboratories,…
(ANCA: Wixom, MI) -- ANCA Inc. introduces a breakthrough in tap manufacturing with its patented motor temperature control (MTC) technology. This innovative feature enables the production of consistently high-quality taps by addressing a key challenge—thermal growth.
MTC tackles the problem of…
