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Periodically, the popular press raises the idea that group brainstorming isn’t effective at generating creative solutions. That assertion is erroneous for a variety of reasons. Groups can—and do—successfully brainstorm creative and useful solutions.
But research does show that effective…
(ZEISS: Oberkochen, Germany) -- The 42nd Werner von Siemens Ring will be awarded to the EUV development teams of ZEISS and TRUMPF, honoring researchers from both companies for developing high-NA-EUV lithography and the industrial use of EUV technology. Peter Kuerz (ZEISS SMT) and Michael Koesters (…
(Verisurf: Anaheim, CA) -- Verisurf Software Inc. announces the release of Verisurf 2025. With the only CAD/CAM-based metrology software on the market, Verisurf continues to build on its heritage of intelligent model-based definition (MBD) with new features, enhancements, and optimized workflows…
With FABTECH 2024 in Orlando, Florida, fast approaching (Oct. 15–17), many in the steel industry are expected to attend. Some will be part of the manufacturing side of the iron and steel sector, some will be involved in fabrication, and others part of steel service centers.
So, how is the industry…
ISO and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have unveiled the world’s first international guidelines to help businesses and organizations expedite their contributions to the U.N.’s sustainable development goals (SDGs).
New guidelines for urgent action
The ISO/UNDP guidelines for…
(OleumTech Corp.: Foothill Ranch, CA) -- OleumTech, a leader in industrial automation and IoT solutions, has launched the 4-20mA/HART version of its flagship tank level sensors. Previously available only in Modbus and wireless configurations, the HW-RL6 model is designed to meet the needs of users…
(Green Badger: Savannah, GA) -- Green Badger, the leading SaaS developer for managing sustainable construction, announced that it has received a “Just. 2.0” label from the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), further validating the company’s focus on sustainability for the built…
(Okuma America Corp.: Charlotte, NC) -- The executive team at Okuma America Corp. has announced a product addition to the company’s line of CNC horizontal machining centers: the MA-4000H. It features one of the largest machining areas of its class and has the spindle power and speed for maximum…
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- The U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced agreements that enable formal collaboration on AI safety research, testing, and evaluation with both Anthropic and…
Metal cold-rolling is a critical process in manufacturing various steel and aluminum products. As manufacturers look for ways to modernize and streamline their manufacturing and quality control processes, digital technologies are poised to transform the metal cold-rolling industry by offering…
Reaume Bros. Racing is an American professional stock-car racing team that competes full time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Owned by Josh Reaume, the team fields the No. 22 Ford F-150 full time for multiple drivers, the No. 27 part time for Keith McGee, and the No. 33 full time for Lawless…
Practically everything you use in your everyday life works because of measurement science. Without precise measurements, your car wouldn’t run, your phone wouldn’t work, hospitals couldn’t function, and the ATM would fail.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is the national…
(Artec 3D: Santa Clara, CA) -- At IMTS 2024 in Chicago, global 3D scanning hardware and software leader Artec 3D unveiled the first target-based laser scanner, the Artec Point, as part of its plans to expand further into industrial metrology. It also introduced the Spider II, capable of capturing…
There’s perhaps no better reputation for quality than Stradivarius. As I’ve learned from Wikipedia, a Stradivarius is a violin or other stringed instrument “built by members of the Italian family Stradivari, particularly Antonio Stradivari (Latin: Antonius Stradivarius), during the 17th and 18th…
How can a quality manager secure stakeholder engagement and hold individuals accountable for the quality of their work throughout the corrective and preventive action (CAPA) cycle?
With the burden of quality and compliance on their shoulders, it can be tempting for a quality manager to gather…
(L.S. Starrett Co.: Athol, MA) -- At IMTS 2024 in Chicago, L.S. Starrett Co., a global manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gages, metrology systems, and more, announced its W4900 wireless digital electronic indicator, a precision measurement gage featuring touchscreen technology, multiple…
(Renishaw: West Dundee, IL) -- Renishaw, a global metrology specialist, now offers longer sealed encoder scale lengths to support the development of large machine tools. Customers can choose FORTiS enclosed encoder linear scales as long as 4.24 m for their largest and most innovative machine…
Before the ICH Harmonized Tripartite Guideline Q9—“Quality risk management”—was introduced in 2005, the pharmaceutical industry was evolving but lacked a structured, scientific, and systematic approach. Various stakeholders, including the industry, regulators, and patient rights groups, recognized…
Imagine how a phone call works. Your voice is converted into electronic signals, shifted up to higher frequencies, transmitted over long distances, and then shifted back down so it can be heard clearly on the other end. The process enabling this shifting of signal frequencies is called frequency…
(OGP: Rochester, NY) -- Optical Gaging Products (OGP), a leading manufacturer of optical and precision multisensor metrology systems for industrial quality control, announces its next evolution of SmartScope 3D multisensor metrology systems, the SmartScope M-Series.
Offered in two benchtop and two…
(Apex Tool Group: Sparks, MD) -- GEARWRENCH is launching three new diagnostic tools for auto mechanics that are breaking all the rules.
As cars evolve, diagnostic tools are essential to technicians for even the most basic of repairs. However, competitor models are expensive and require annual and…
With its roots in compassion and humanity, the healthcare sector might seem an unlikely place for artificial intelligence (AI) to play a big role. Yet as we look deeper into the complex processes that build our medical systems, we uncover a multitude of ways that AI could revolutionize patient care…
A unique manufacturing program for large metal parts holds promise to help revitalize American manufacturing and return clean-energy manufacturing technologies to the United States. The approach could greatly reduce waiting times for critical components and enable economic growth in the…
(Briggs & Stratton: Wauwatosa, WI) -- Briggs & Stratton, a leading manufacturer of commercial power solutions, announces the production launch of the Vanguard 300 single-cylinder horizontal-shaft engine. Offering 307 cc and 10.0 gross HP*, this innovative engine is designed to outperform…
(Sunnen: St. Louis) -- In 1924, Joseph Sunnen, a young auto mechanic, saw the need for a tool to help repair cylinder heads without injuring his fingers. His spirit of innovation drove him to develop a valve-compressing tool that made the job quick and safe.
Soon after, he started a mobile…