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Since its founding in 1974, Intercontrôle has been a leader in France’s nuclear energy sector, ensuring the safety of reactor components through automated nondestructive testing (NDT).
As part of the Framatome group, the company develops its own inspection equipment, oversees logistics and…
(ZEISS: Jena, Germany) -- Carl Zeiss Microscopy has acquired all equity shares of Pi Imaging Technology SA, based in Lausanne, Switzerland. Pi Imaging Technology now operates as “Pi Imaging Technology SA–a ZEISS company.” The Lausanne location with all employees will be retained.
Pi Imaging…
To support the creation of software that is secure against cyber-breaches and free of malicious code, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is working with industry partners through a consortium focused on improving software security.
The Software…
(Renishaw: West Dundee, IL) -- Renishaw, a global leader in high-accuracy measurement solutions, launches its latest NC4+ Blue laser tool setter models in Germany at EMO Hannover 2025, Sept. 22–26, 2025, Hall 5, Stand D06.
Featuring third-generation technology, the new F100 and F100-10C models set…
Precise material analysis plays a central role in many industries, from the pharmaceutical and food industries to construction materials, biotechnology, and environmental sciences. Whether for quality assurance or for predicting material behavior, the precise characterization of particles is…
(Critical Manufacturing: Porto, Portugal) -- Critical Manufacturing, a leading provider of next-generation manufacturing execution systems (MES), has announced the acquisition of Convanit, an AI specialist focused on image-based analytics for high-tech manufacturing. The acquisition marks a…
(Xi’an Bright Laser Technologies Co.: Xi’an, Shaanxi, China) -- Space Circling Aerospace Technology Co. recently completed a successful 50-second engine test of its independently developed, 85 ton-class rocket engine, QL-1 (QiaoLong-1). The engine demonstrated smooth ignition, rapid shutdown, and…
As a keynote speaker and author dedicated to helping leaders make the best choices with their time, I’ve found that some of my greatest leadership insights come from the backyard. Gardening has taught me so much—not just about cultivating fruit but about cultivating people.
One of the clearest…
(Physik Instrumente: Karlsruhe, Germany) -- Physik Instrumente (PI), a global leader in motion control and high-precision automation technologies, offers custom precision gantry motion systems engineered for high-accuracy industrial applications like inspection, metrology, laser processing, micro-…
With Labor Day coming around, here’s an article to celebrate the folks who usually get blamed for the quality problems.
Not surprisingly, when people first learn about lean’s seven wastes, the one they find most relatable is defects. They might not immediately grasp the concept of overproduction…
(Alluxa: Santa Rosa, CA) -- Alluxa, a global leader in high-performance optical coatings, filters, and thin-film deposition technologies, has achieved a breakthrough with its proprietary Sirrus Plasma physical vapor deposition (PVD) process, which enables fully dense dielectric optical coatings…
Want to build your team? Get rid of the people who are on it. I don’t mean go about firing people in a flurry. Become what I call a “net exporter of talent.”
You need to develop your people to the point that they’re ready for new challenges. Build their skills. Make them more valuable to the…
I’m exploring one of the most fascinating aspects of Heinz von Foerster’s work: his complete rejection of philosophical labels and -isms. Von Foerster, the Austrian-American physicist and cybernetician, in his later years didn’t want to be pinned down by any single philosophical position. This wasn…
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) go beyond breakthroughs to bring quantum innovation into the real world. Here are four ways ORNL-developed quantum technologies support industry.
1. Healthcare
Quantum technology can help…
(PI Americas: Auburn, MA) -- For tasks requiring submicrometer precision, such as alignment, adjustment, or fine positioning, PI’s M-235, L-220, and M-230 series linear actuators deliver reliable, high-performance motion. These compact actuators are ideal for demanding applications in optics,…
A rapidly growing category of drugs called protein-based biotherapeutics can be used to treat cancers and genetic and autoimmune disorders. These drugs, which usually take the form of large protein molecules, are manufactured by growing living cells that are genetically engineered to produce the…
The Bott Group designs vehicle and operating equipment as well as workplace systems. From its headquarters in Gaildorf, Germany, and two production sites in Bude, England, and Tárnazsadány, Hungary, Bott Group designs and manufactures work environments for mobile and stationary manual work…
(Shimadzu: Columbia, MD) -- Shimadzu Scientific Instruments announces the LCMS-8065XE, the latest evolution in triple quadrupole mass spectrometry that redefines analytical excellence with world-class sensitivity, efficiency, and sustainability. This new instrument introduces innovative…
(The Hydraulic Institute: Parsippany, NJ) -- The Hydraulic Institute (HI) and the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to formalize their collaboration in advancing energy efficiency in commercial and industrial pumping systems. The MOU…
Global-scale events have tested the bounds of supply chain systems. The coronavirus, for example, made it clear how critical an efficient supply chain is for continuity and survival. It’s a real-world example of how important it is to have an enterprisewide system that uses a quality management…
Let’s start with the argument every aspiring leader loves to have, even if they don’t say it out loud: Specialist or generalist? Depth or breadth? That’s the fork in the road every ambitious leader eventually hits. And the farther up the ladder you go, the more that question lingers.
You’ve…
(CS Analytical Laboratory: Clifton, NJ) -- CS Analytical Laboratory, the leading cGMP, FDA-registered and inspected contract laboratory serving the regulated testing needs for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries, announces the establishment of a new joint venture…
I recently needed to have a hot water expansion tank installed in my house. The first plumber who came to mind is widely advertised on local radio. The company’s online reviews suggest that they do good work, but one added that they are expensive—and it’s probably because they have radio ads…
(WorkFar Robotics: Dover, DE) -- Tariff wars are continuously upending the rules of “business as usual,” and parts manufacturing is taking as much of a hit as any other industry. Planning ahead is difficult if your company is located in the U.S. and your manufacturing operations are pretty much…
(Revizto: Lausanne, Switzerland) -- As AI accelerates a once-in-a-generation surge in digital infrastructure investment, the world’s construction sector is under intense pressure to keep up with data-center demand. A new global white paper from leading integrated collaboration platform Revizto…