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(Bold Laser Automation: Bedford, NH) -- Bold Laser Automation, a developer of advanced laser processing and metrology systems, has launched two precision measurement systems engineered to deliver fast, accurate, and repeatable noncontact measurements for sensitive materials in clean room and high-…
Using an electron beam to image the tiniest of defects and patterns on microchips, the scanning electron microscope (SEM) has long been a mainstay of the semiconductor industry. But as the industry continues to miniaturize chip components—essential for computers, implantable drug dispensers,…
(MasterControl: Salt Lake City) -- A new study from life science manufacturing software company MasterControl reveals that more than 82% of American physicians have questioned the quality or safety of medical products they prescribe to patients, highlighting significant concerns about healthcare…
The advanced semiconductor material gallium nitride (GaN) will likely be key for the next generation of high-speed communication systems and the power electronics needed for state-of-the-art data centers.
Unfortunately, the high cost of GaN and the specialization required to incorporate this…
(Siemens: Plano, TX)--Siemens is offering new features in hardware and firmware for its SINAMICS S120 drive system. Operation is much easier in firmware V5.2 through the integration of a web server which has a new, responsive design and functions via standard web browsers, regardless of the device…
The storm isn’t coming: It’s already here, and many leaders are realizing they’re sailing without instruments. The current business climate is a storm of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. Strategic plans become outdated overnight. Decision-making feels like a risk. And yet…
(Dürr: Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany) -- Less space, fewer energy requirements, but more performance and the highest battery cell quality. That’s the approach taken by engineering companies Dürr and GROB for their new concept factory for lithium-ion battery cells. Key technologies include dry…
Streamlining the transition from scan to CAD involves selecting the right tool set for reverse engineering. However, many software platforms force product designers to switch between multiple tools, disrupting their workflow and increasing the risk of errors. Furthermore, some advanced scan-to-CAD…
(CMS: High Ridge, MO) -- The Coordinate Metrology Society board of directors announces the establishment of a charitable arm of CMS, the Coordinate Metrology Society Foundation.
As an IRS-approved 5019(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the foundation will raise and distribute funds to support…
When Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line in 1913, manufacturing changed forever. Today, it stands on the edge of another revolution—one powered by AI, automation, and sustainability. Ford’s innovation paved the way for transformation. Those who embrace the future now will define…
(Siemens: Plano, TX) -- Siemens Digital Industries Software is expanding its longstanding relationship with Arm and adding support for the newly launched Arm Zena Compute Subsystems (CSS) in its PAVE360 software, designed for software-defined vehicles (SDV).
Zena CSS, Arm’s first-generation CSS…
As if occupational hazards like “mansplaining” and “he-peating” weren’t bad enough, women in leadership positions often find it hard to get respect. “Women play an unfair game,” says Alison Fragale, a professor at the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. “But that doesn’t…
A global food safety and quality certification, BRCGS (British Retail Consortium Global Standards) initially focused on food safety but now comprises various sectors such as packaging, consumer products, and retail. It aims to ensure that businesses maintain high standards of safety and quality…
A global food safety and quality certification, BRCGS (British Retail Consortium Global Standards) initially focused on food safety but now comprises various sectors such as packaging, consumer products, and retail. It aims to ensure that businesses maintain high standards of safety and quality…
(Rockwell Automation: Milwaukee) -- Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has launched FactoryTalk PharmaSuite 12.00.
The latest release of its manufacturing execution system (MES) is designed to support the unique needs of…
(Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Las Vegas) -- Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence Division announced a major release of ESPRIT EDGE, its industry-leading computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software. It addresses productivity and skills challenges with extensive user-friendly Swiss machining…
The world has shifted in remarkable ways, and flexible work is an undeniable force reshaping professional life. But do remote and hybrid arrangements help the environment or lead to unintended consequences? A new study by Mark Ma at the University of Pittsburgh, Betty Xing at Baylor University, and…
(Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: North Kingstown, RI) -- New data from Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division in the Americas reveal a concerning reality: Outdated perceptions of manufacturing, uncertainty, workforce shortages, and technology gaps are threatening long-term growth, even…
As part of its effort to address the changing landscape around artificial intelligence (AI) in medical devices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently released two new guidance documents on artificial intelligence-enabled device software functions (AI-DSF): • “AI-enabled device…
Tom Taormina, esteemed quality consultant and long-time contributor to Quality Digest, has passed away. He is survived by his wife, Midge, and their three children. Recently, Taormina was working with Quality Digest and a consortium of others to design a certified training program for quality…
Tom Taormina, esteemed quality consultant and long-time contributor to Quality Digest, has passed away. He is survived by his wife, Midge, and their three children. Recently, Taormina was working with Quality Digest and a consortium of others to design a certified training program for quality…
Tom Taormina, esteemed quality consultant and long-time contributor to Quality Digest, has passed away. He is survived by his wife, Midge, and their three children. Recently, Taormina was working with Quality Digest and a consortium of others to design a certified training program for quality…
(Dart Controls: Zionsville, IN) -- Dart Controls is rolling out its new MicroDrives—microprocessor-based, closed-loop DC SCR drives with integrated, programmable digital display. Ideal for DC motors rated to 2 hp, MicroDrives are available for continuous operation (MD series), or for start/stop or…
I heard an interesting twist on an old question the other day. People always ask the classic, “What keeps you up at night?” question. (By the way—don’t ever ask that of your interviewer during a job interview. It comes across as cheesy and stupid.) But while the question itself is a little corny,…
(X-Rite: Grand Rapids, MI) -- X-rite, a global leader in color science and technology, has launched its CiF3200 imaging spectrophotometer. It’s designed for color measurement of small, odd-shaped, multicolored, and highly reflective items.
With a minimum measurement area of just 2 mm, the CiF3200…
