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(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…
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…
(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…
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…
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…
(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…
Tom Taormina, CMC, 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, CMC, 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, CMC, 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…
(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…
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,…
(Hithium: Shanghai) -- On June 11, 2025, at SNEC 2025 in Shanghai, Hithium, a leading global energy storage technology company, held a product safety technology-sharing event themed “Leading the Future, Forged for Safety.” Hithium announced the successful mass production of the world’s first kAh…
For decades, Six Sigma has been the gold standard in process improvement—a proven methodology for reducing defects, improving yield, and driving measurable operational gains. It delivered tremendous value in manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services. But in today’s shifting business…
Ready for that long-awaited summer vacation? First, you’ll need to pack all items required for your trip into a suitcase, making sure everything fits securely without crushing anything fragile.
Because humans possess strong visual and geometric reasoning skills, this is usually a straightforward…
(MSI Viking: Greer, SC) -- MSI Viking, a premier provider of precision measurement technologies and services, has announced a commercial agreement to be an official channel partner of Waygate Technologies, a Baker Hughes business and global leader in nondestructive testing (NDT) solutions for…
On April 8, 2025, a driverless Zoox robotaxi misjudged an approaching vehicle, braked too late, and sideswiped it at 43 mph on the Las Vegas Strip.
One month later, the Amazon subsidiary issued a software recall on 270 autonomous vehicles and suspended operations while regulators investigated the…
(Renishaw: West Dundee, IL) -- Renishaw is launching its CARTO Ballbar Connect app for the QC20 ballbar. The use of mobile technology—smartphones and tablets—and their associated apps has become firmly established as part of everyday life. Recognizing how they can also assist in a multitude of…