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(GEARWRENCH: Sparks, MD) -- GEARWRENCH is expanding its lineup of diagnostic testing tools, launching four new products. New to the market is the GWSMART10, a 10 in. wireless bidirectional diagnostic tablet with charge docking station; GWSMART05, a 5 in. handheld bidirectional diagnostic tool;…
A few months ago, during separate visits to an emergency department and an urgent care center, I experienced what many patients and clinicians now consider routine: long waits, crowded spaces, and visible strain on staff. It raised a familiar question that I’ve been asking for years: If the…
Freedom is generally defined as the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. The license to act as one pleases offers a host of benefits but can also produce consequences that limit your freedom. The same can be said of your manufacturing. The choices you…
(Meriton: Irving, TX) -- Meriton, a national alliance of HVAC manufacturer representatives, announced the launch of its newly defined brand, marking a milestone in the company’s evolution and bringing greater clarity to its long-term role in the industry.
The new brand reflects Meriton’s growth…
Capability maturity model integration (CMMI) is a process improvement framework required by many U.S. government contracts. If you’ve been through a CMMI appraisal in aerospace or federal contracting, you know there’s a typical pattern. Things look great on paper. Then the appraisal date gets…
Capability maturity model integration (CMMI) is a process improvement framework required by many U.S. government contracts. If you’ve been through a CMMI appraisal in aerospace or federal contracting, you know there’s a typical pattern. Things look great on paper. Then the appraisal date gets…
(Pulsenics: Toronto) -- Pulsenics, a Toronto-based technology company, has announced AccelaGrade, a new quality control solution for lithium-ion battery remanufacturers. AccelaGrade represents a step-change advance in battery cell diagnostics that will help remanufacturers scale.
What is…
This article is inspired by the ideas of cybernetics, Martin Heidegger, and Nassim Taleb. I’m looking at what I think is the largest danger of large language models (LLMs).
LLMs are extraordinarily proficient in the domain of language, and that proficiency has quietly created a philosophical…
(Renishaw: West Dundee, IL) -- Renishaw announces its latest innovation in Raman spectroscopy: the integration of time-resolved Raman spectroscopy (TRRS) into its inVia confocal Raman microscope.
This technique enables researchers and engineers to overcome the long-standing challenge of sample…
ISO 9001:2015 Clause 6.1 requires attention to actions to address risks and opportunities. There really is little practical difference between the two, as failure to exploit an opportunity constitutes a risk.
To put this in perspective, recall that poor quality is only the tip of the iceberg when…
(GelSight: Waltham, MA) -- GelSight, a pioneer in surface analysis technology, announces the release of GelSight Mobile 4.3, its latest software update designed to address key customer needs with powerful new capabilities and performance enhancements.
The release delivers a redesigned 3D…
Let’s be honest. Conformity assessment has become dangerously comfortable. It’s familiar, structured, and predictable. It gives organizations a reassuring feeling of control because it produces clean documentation, tidy checklists, and audit reports that look professional. It also creates an…
(Hexagon: Stockholm) -- Hexagon’s advanced measurement technologies have played a crucial role in the developing the all-new Red Bull Ford Powertrain, built to meet the demanding new 2026 F1 regulations for smaller, lighter, more nimble cars and increased on-track competitiveness. Advanced…
Integrating environmental, health, and safety (EHS) with quality management is no longer optional for manufacturers; it’s essential for achieving operational excellence, ensuring ISO compliance, and driving sustainable growth. Traditionally, EHS management and quality management systems (QMS)…
(Mastercam: Tolland, CT) -- Mastercam, a leading CAD/CAM software, announces the release of Mastercam 2026.R2, the second installment in its new semiannual release cycle. The shift from annual to semiannual updates reflects Mastercam’s commitment to delivering continuous innovation and responding…
Most data in business and industry belong to the category known as observational data. These data are the voice of your processes because they are the result of ordinary operations rather than an experiment.
Because the purpose of analysis is insight, the question is how to analyze observational…
(Platinum Tooling Technologies: Prospect Heights, IL) -- Platinum Tooling Technologies, exclusive importer of Heimatec live tools and angle heads, offers a variety of products designed to enhance the rpm capabilities of your machine, from the largest turning centers to the smallest Swiss-type CNC…
(HelloNation: Rochester, NY) -- Why must fire protection begin in schematic design, and what happens when it doesn’t? The HelloNation feature “Why Fire Protection Must Begin in Schematic Design,” with building expert Jeff Marcic of Existing Building in Tampa, Florida, answers these questions by…
Organizations worldwide are navigating the transformative potential of generative AI (gen AI). But the key to unlocking its true value lies in human-centered implementation.
One of the most effective approaches to ensure success is to invite employees to participate in gen AI pilot programs. These…
In the world of quality and lean, waste is the enemy. We hunt for it in cycle times, inventory buffers, and defects. But occasionally we encounter a form of waste so massive and literal that we fail to see it as a resource.
A recent redevelopment project at Denver’s National Western Center (NWC)…
(Wellness Workdays: Hingham, MA) -- Wellness Workdays, a national leader in workplace wellness solutions, announced the launch of its new Movement Health Program, an initiative that will improve employee mobility, prevent injuries, and promote long-term musculoskeletal health.
Through a simple AI…
In an emergency, knowing exactly where a first responder is can mean the difference between life and death. When a firefighter in a burning building fails to check in, how does the commander know where to look for them?
Public safety agencies face daily challenges in finding first responders…
(Siemens: Plano, TX) -- Siemens announces the acquisition of Canopus AI, an innovator in computational and AI-driven metrology solutions enabling semiconductor manufacturers to achieve new levels of precision and efficiency in wafer and mask inspection processes. This acquisition strengthens…
(Platinum Tooling: Prospect Heights, IL ) -- Platinum Tooling Technologies, exclusive importer of Heimatec live tools and angle heads, offers a variety of products designed to enhance the rpm capabilities of machines, from the largest turning centers to the smallest Swiss-type CNC lathe.
Heimatec…
Many warehouses consider peak season (November and December) as a finish line. Once peak season is over, demand stabilizes, pressure eases, and management immediately shifts its focus to the next planning cycle.
However, the period after peak season isn’t the epilogue but rather a transition that…