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QIMA, previously called AsiaInspection, is known for not only making inspection and certifications easier, but also increasing accessibility via a convenient digital platform and strong focus on compliance. Both SMEs and e-commerce businesses have benefited from this increase in affordability and…
QIMA, previously called AsiaInspection, is known for not only making inspection and certifications easier, but also increasing accessibility via a convenient digital platform and strong focus on compliance. Both SMEs and e-commerce businesses have benefited from this increase in affordability and…
Equipment failures in healthcare can have serious consequences, including delays in diagnosis or treatment, scheduling disruptions, and patient safety risks. Health systems should empower clinical engineering teams with technology that helps identify potential failures. This will allow health…
(City Montessori School: Lucknow, India) -- City Montessori School (CMS) is hosting its 25th International Convention on Students’ Quality Circles (ICSQC 2024), scheduled for Dec. 3–7, 2024, at the Kanpur Road Campus in Lucknow. This is in collaboration with World Council for Total Quality and…
(Dürr Group: Southfield, MI) -- For the second year in a row, a Dürr innovation has impressed an independent review board and won the Automotive News PACE Award. The EcoInCure oven cures complex car bodies with superior paint quality faster and more efficiently than conventional ovens. Designed to…
(CMSC: Weatherford, TX) -- To celebrate the Coordinate Metrology Society’s 40th anniversary at this year’s conference (July 22–25, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina), the society is expanding its program to include three keynote speakers who have been recognized as “titans” of the coordinate…
Walter A. Shewhart is lauded as the Father of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and is perhaps best remembered for the SPC control chart. The first record of Shewhart’s control chart is found in a Bell Telephone Laboratories internal memo from May 16, 1924, making today the 100th anniversary of…
From small family-run companies to tech giants, the business world is changing at an unrelenting pace. Amid a constantly evolving economic landscape and sometimes dizzying technological advances, one thing remains constant: the need to maintain the highest level of quality that endures over time.…
(Teledyne: Waterloo, Ontario) -- Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company and global leader in machine vision technology, announced a radiometric version of its MicroCalibir long-wave infrared (LWIR) compact camera platform, which delivers accurate temperature measurements of +/–2°C or +/–2…
(IDS: Stoneham, MA) -- IDS Imaging Development Systems has expanded its product line for intelligent image processing with its new IDS NXT malibu camera. It enables AI-based image processing, video compression, and streaming in full 4K sensor resolution at 30 fps—directly in and out of the camera.…
(TRIMEDX: Indianapolis) -- TRIMEDX has launched GeoSense, a real-time location system (RTLS) for healthcare. The system provides health systems with accurate and timely medical device tracking data by using next-generation, multimodal technology that is lightweight, room-level precise, and easy to…
(Verisurf Software: Anaheim, CA) -- Verisurf Software and Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence have entered a metrology solutions agreement. Verisurf will offer complete metrology solutions that combine its popular model-based inspection and measurement software, training, and live technical support…
I’ve seen a rash of articles about major league baseball pitchers who are now out for the season because they’ve hurt their elbow and need “Tommy John” surgery. This includes some big names, such as 2020 Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber of the Cleveland Guardians.
My favorite player, Shohei…
Global electric vehicle (EV) sales have been growing steadily and are expected to reach more than 17 million vehicles in 2028. The rapid shift toward EVs means that new inspection solutions are needed to ensure the quality of critical components. For electric cars, these components include the…
American manufacturing is associated with high-quality standards that are meant to ensure both the reliability and longevity of the products produced. Manufacturers across all industries are looking for technological solutions and enhancements to continue to meet these high-bar standards and to…
(SMARTTECH3D: Calgary, Alberta) -- The SMARTTECH ON 3D scanner is a factory-calibrated metrology device certified according to VDI/VDE 2634 guidelines. Its measurement accuracy can be further confirmed by a certificate from an independent accredited metrology laboratory.
The detailed reproduction…
In manufacturing, selecting the right cleaning fluids is a critical determinant of product quality, reliability, and environmental impact. As industries increasingly prioritize sustainability, the transition to environmentally friendly cleaning fluids is imperative. This article delves into…
Synthetic refrigerants, such as hydrofluorocarbons, are currently being phased out by the European Union.
According to the revised F-gas Regulation recently signed into EU law, all new self-contained refrigeration equipment, with the exception of chillers, installed from January 2025 on must use…
(Propel Software: Santa Clara, CA) -- In a new survey, Propel Software, creators of the first product value management (PVM) platform, found that 55% of Americans would “break up” with a brand if they discovered it wasn’t eco-friendly.
The survey, commissioned by Propel and conducted by OnePoll,…
(CIMdata: Ann Arbor, MI) -- CIMdata Inc., a leading global PLM strategic consulting and research firm focused on PLM (product life cycle management) and the digital transformation it enables, has announced it will offer its industry-standard PLM certificate program in Amsterdam, Netherlands, June…
(MasterControl: Salt Lake City) -- MasterControl, a leading provider of manufacturing and quality management software solutions for regulated industries, has announced the launch of its latest product, MasterControl Logbooks. This innovative electronic logbook software solution aims to…
(Omnex: Ann Arbor, MI) -- Omnex has announced three new webinars: “The Audit Outsourcing Solution: Quality Culture in the Aerospace Industry,” “The Audit Outsourcing Solution: Insights From a former Head of Quality,” and “Implementing New APQP and Control Using Electronic Workflows.”
Webinar: “The…
We’ve been asked by customers how many decimal places are enough. It’s either because they want to maximize the resolution of their purchase or they expect far more resolution from the equipment than is reasonable.
We’ve seen a lot, even a meter being set to read 100,000.001. That’s 100 million…
Integrating 3D scanning technology into quality control processes can be challenging. It requires balancing the need for cost-effective, scalable solutions with long-term effectiveness.
We’ve compiled a list of our best tips to help you choose a 3D measurement technology that meets your current…
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers has honored three Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers with the 2024 SME Susan Smyth Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award. Each year, SME presents the award to engineers 35 years of age or younger who have made…
