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We often imagine the lives of our paleolithic ancestors as an unrelenting struggle. But the very existence of cave art suggests that at least some of them could focus on making meaning beyond necessity. So what drove them? Was it sacred ritual, primitive science, or early performance art? It might…
(Nikon Metrology: Brighton, MI) -- Nikon Corp. has launched the newest version of NEXIV software, AutoMeasure. Dedicated to the NEXIV VMZ-S series, VMZ-H3030, and iNEXIV VMA series, AutoMeasure has evolved significantly from previous versions, incorporating innovative features that make measurement…
(ASI DATAMYTE: Plymouth, MN) -- ASI DATAMYTE, a leading digital transformation and quality management provider to global manufacturers including Ford, GM, Stellantis, Tesla, Gillette, and Boston Scientific, has announced an enhancement to its advanced product quality planning (APQP) solution with…
Maintaining a skilled team from the bottom up is essential. But as skilled workers retire and take their knowledge with them, we rely more on a clear understanding of how digital and AI tools may be reshaping our approach to manufacturing quality, supply chains, and building a team. To provide some…
Maintaining a skilled team from the bottom up is essential. But as skilled workers retire and take their knowledge with them, we rely more on a clear understanding of how digital and AI tools may be reshaping our approach to manufacturing quality, supply chains, and building a team. To provide some…
(Nulogy: Toronto) -- Nulogy, a leading provider of manufacturing operations software, announces the launch of Nulogy QMS and Nulogy EHS, two complementary solutions designed to help manufacturers manage quality, safety, and compliance as part of day-to-day operations rather than through…
Walk the aisles of any liquor store in the U.S., and brands named after people call for your notice—Johnnie Walker, Jose Cuervo, Captain Morgan, and Jim Beam. Perhaps the most revered name among them is Jack Daniel. Established in 1875, Jack Daniel’s Whiskey comes from the oldest distillery in the…
(SaidText: Reggio Emilia, Italy) -- SaidText announces the U.S. market rollout of its voice-driven AI platform designed for industrial and manufacturing operations.
The solution helps frontline teams capture critical updates hands-free and converts them into structured, trackable operational data…
Creating a superhuman artificial intelligence could lead to two worst-case scenarios, says Charles Jones, a professor of economics at Stanford Graduate School of Business. In the first, the power to kill everyone—in, say, the form of an AI-engineered supervirus—could fall into the wrong hands. In…
Data are the backbone of our digital world. From healthcare to finance, and from government agencies to private businesses, organizations everywhere rely on vast amounts of data to function effectively.
It’s not just businesses that generate data. We all leave digital trails through our…
(Nova: Rehovot, Israel) -- Nova, a leading innovator in metrology and process control solutions for advanced semiconductor manufacturing, has announced the adoption of its Nova Metrion platform by global leaders in memory and logic device production. The platform was purchased for gate-all-around (…
(ETQ: Burlington, MA) -- ETQ, part of Hexagon, announced that it has been positioned by Gartner as a leader in the Magic Quadrant for Quality Management System Software 2026. The Gartner report was based on specific criteria, such as overall completeness of vision and ability to execute.
“With the…
Whether you’ve sketched an idea in a notebook or a basic drawing program, it’s not until you begin creating the 3D model that a product really comes to life. If that product features sharp edges or smooth surfaces, you’re operating in the realm of standard CAD modeling. But if it has fluid forms,…
Thickness is one of the most frequently measured dimensions, and one that’s very easy to understand. So, you might think that someone would come up with a one-style-fits-all measurement approach that’s good for just about every kind of thickness application. But it just isn’t so.
There are many…
(MasterControl: Salt Lake City) -- MasterControl, a leading provider of quality, manufacturing, and asset management software solutions for regulated industries, announced it has achieved the highest potential score among all vendors evaluated in LNS Research’s 2025 Enterprise Quality Management…
The Pantone Color of the Year 2026, PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, is described as an airy, billowy white that opens space for creativity, quiet reflection, and calm. A white that is both warm and cool, its serene presence symbolizes the need for clarity in a noisy world.
As soon as the choice was…
(Johnson Controls: Milwaukee) -- Johnson Controls, a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced the launch of its Reference Design Guide Series for 1 Gigawatt AI data centers. Each guide in the series maps the full thermal chain, offering cooling architectures tailored to…
(Modern Meadow: Nutley, NJ) -- Modern Meadow, a leader in biodesign, and HELLER-LEDER, a premium leather tannery, announced the formation of INNOVERA Europe, a joint venture that will bring large‑scale production of next‑generation sustainable material directly to Europe. The new entity marks a…
In the medical field, 3D technology is fast becoming indispensable. Whether used for educating patients ahead of surgeries or teaching students how to do these operations, anatomy models, both 3D printed and digital, offer an ideal solution for visualization ahead of time.
One of the main…
(NOVA Chemicals: Calgary, AB) -- NOVA Chemicals announced it earned the PE Customer Value & Loyalty Benchmarking Award, ranking No. 1 for Quality and Overall Performance in the 2025 Polyethylene (PE) Customer Value and Loyalty survey conducted every two years by Mastio & Co. The award…
When you go to a medical appointment, does the doctor look at you while you talk? Or are they busy typing everything you say into a computer? If it’s the latter, you may find that will change soon, thanks to artificial intelligence.
Some doctors’ offices are using AI services to transcribe your…
Generative artificial intelligence models have left such an indelible imprint on digital content creation that it’s getting harder to recall what the internet was like before it. You can call on these AI tools for clever projects, such as videos and photos, but their flair for the creative hasn’t…
(MIT: Cambridge, MA) -- The Pappalardo Apprentice program pushes the boundaries of the traditional lab experience, inviting a selected group of juniors and seniors to advance their fabrication skills while also providing mentor training and peer-to-peer mentoring opportunities in an environment…
(IDS: Obersulm, Germany) -- IDS Imaging Development Systems, a leading manufacturer of industrial cameras, is the only provider in the industry to offer a voluntary three-year manufacturer’s warranty on all IDS-branded camera series. With this expanded service, IDS sets new standards for quality,…
In recent months, through several of my professional activities, a recurring and increasingly concerning pattern has emerged: The use of AI to generate client responses to accreditation assessment findings (nonconformities) as well as participant essays, exercises, and examination answers from…