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Nearly everything we know about the universe comes from light. Cosmologists learn about the universe by studying light from faraway stars and comparing what it shows us to the light of the same atoms here on Earth. Astronomers use this information to study the expansion of the universe after the…
(MIT: Cambridge, MA) -- The process of discovering molecules that have the properties needed to create new medicines and materials is cumbersome and expensive, consuming vast computational resources and months of human labor to narrow down the enormous space of potential candidates.
Large language…
Today, modern measurement technologies enable high-precision detection of the movement of liquids and gases, providing valuable data for numerous applications. How does air flow around an airplane? How does blood move through our veins? And how can pollutant emissions in combustion processes be…
I took a deep breath as we left the “car park,” as it’s called in Ireland. The only comforting thought I had was, “I’m glad I paid for the upgrade to an automatic.” Changing gears with my left hand while navigating roundabouts and narrow, rock wall-lined roads was an added stress I didn’t need when…
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- Andrew Iams saw something strange while looking through his electron microscope. He was examining a sliver of a new aluminum alloy at the atomic scale, searching for the key to its strength, when he noticed that the atoms were arranged in an extremely unusual pattern. “…
One lecture in an undergraduate quantum physics class changed my life forever.
It was 2001, and the professor introduced the idea that physicists could use quantum particles to build a new kind of superpowerful computer. I was so captivated by the idea that quantum physics could lead to…
(Rensa Filtration: Aurora, IL)--Rensa Filtration, a leading manufacturer and distributor of consumable, mission-critical air filtration solutions, announces that its SuperFlo HEPA V-Bank and HEPA Deep Pleat filters have been evaluated by UL Solutions and meet the requirements of UL 900 standard for…
(WYRED: Hanover, ON) -- WYRED has launched KYRO, a portable, on-demand private network solution for connectivity within industries that operate in challenging environments.
Ushering in a new era of industrial connectivity
KYRO is a secure, rapidly deployable, and adaptable private network solution…
Failure analysis helps uncover the root cause of equipment issues so you can fix problems and prevent them from happening again. This guide outlines a clear, six-step process to conduct effective failure analysis and write a report that adds long-term value.
Failure analysis techniques vary widely…
(Mitutoyo America Corp.: Aurora, IL) -- Mitutoyo America Corp., a global leader in precision measurement technology, announced the launch of the MiSTAR 575 Shop Floor CNC coordinate measuring machine (CMM). Building on the success of MiSTAR 555, MiSTAR 575 takes shop-floor performance, accuracy,…
Dr. Donald J. Wheeler has been one of Quality Digest’s most highly read authors for decades. His teaching on the use of control charts in industrial settings has long been considered the gold standard. He has conducted more than 1,100 seminars in 17 countries on six continents, and his books have…
Dr. Donald J. Wheeler has been one of Quality Digest’s most highly read authors for decades. His teaching on the use of control charts in industrial settings has long been considered the gold standard. He has conducted more than 1,100 seminars in 17 countries on six continents, and his books have…
(Sandvik Coromant U.S.: Mebane, NC) – Sandvik Coromant, a global leader in metal cutting tools and solutions, is expanding its versatile CoroCut 2 with a new -GL parting and grooving geometry and an updated -CR parting-off geometry. The new and updated geometries increase chip control in long-chip…
As global trade uncertainty intensifies, health systems should take steps to minimize the effect of this volatility on their medical equipment inventory. The evolving policies of the United States and its trading partners could strain global supply chains and make acquiring or maintaining medical…
(Sandvik: Stockholm) -- Sandvik has signed an agreement to acquire Osa Demolition Equipment (OSA), an Italy-based manufacturer of demolition tools and hydraulic hammers. OSA will be reported as a business unit within the Attachment Tools division of Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions.
OSA’s range…
As director of quality at a manufacturing plant, James faced the reality of shift every day. As the plant embraced new technologies and adapted to changing global dynamics, he knew that quality management could no longer be reactive. The question was whether he could turn these shifts into…
(Hexagon: North Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon AB has announced the appointment of Andreas Renulf as president of its Manufacturing Intelligence division, effective May 1, 2025. Renulf will report directly to Norbert Hanke, interim president and CEO of Hexagon. Josh Weiss, the current president of…
What’s your favorite regulatory pitfall? I know that’s a strange question, but if you’ve spent much time in the medical device industry, there are likely a few that come to mind. People reach out to me all the time asking how to break into the medical device industry—and I love those conversations…
(InnovMetric: Québec City) -- On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, InnovMetric will host PolyWorks Conference Live. This online event is an opportunity to showcase the latest advancements in PolyWorks, InnovMetric’s 3D metrology software, for existing or potential customers as well as the global…
Once hailed as both an ethical mandate and a strategic necessity after the upheaval of 2020, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives now face intense scrutiny and pushback. Major corporations—ranging from Walmart to Google—are quietly retreating from these programs amid escalating…
(Teledyne FLIR: Wilsonville, OR) -- FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, has introduced the Si1-LD, an industrial acoustic imaging camera that brings faster and more accurate compressed air leak detection to those operating on a modest condition-monitoring budget. The new FLIR Si1-LD offers…
(Fabricators and Manufacturers Association: Elgin, IL) -- This summer, thousands of kids will head to camp—not to canoe or trek in the woods, but to discover the exciting world of robotics, computer-aided design, and other manufacturing technologies.
Thanks to grants from the Fabricators and…
The pharmaceutical industry and the medical device industry have unique ways of defining terms like deviation and nonconformance. Often, this leads to confusion about how events should be classified and managed.
This article explains the difference between a deviation and a nonconformance, and why…
(Aras: Andover, MA) -- Aras, a leader in product life cycle management (PLM) and digital thread solutions, has shared key findings about the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in product development in its new report, “The Future of Product Life Cycle Management and Digital Engineering.”
The…
If you’re a corporate employer, you must know the importance of training and its effects on your firm’s growth. Teaching employees with the help of corporate training is an essential step that every firm should follow to reach its goals. Additionally, incorporating OSHA training ensures workplace…
