Drop tested to meet US Department of Defense specifications, and IP65 rated (M series models) to protect against rain and dirt for maximum uptime, Olympus’ Vanta™ handheld XRF analyzer redefines rugged precision. Axon™ technology delivers accurate, repeatable PMI and QA/QC results in as little as 1–2 seconds, while an intuitive touch screen interface and optional Bluetooth® and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) provide seamless connectivity for efficient fleet management.

Quality is about reliability, improvement and …fun? That’s right! During World Quality Month in November, meet a quality cartoonist and a man who’s sharing quality tools while cycling around the globe. Plus, learn how you can use social media to make quality jobs, tools and concepts accessible to the community beyond quality professionals. Sunil Kaushik's Travel Blog: www.trainntrot.com World Quality Month Website: www.worldqualitymonth.org

Does your organization track how much money is being saved through quality programs? According to the Global State of Quality 2 Research, 60 percent of organizations don't know or don't measure the financial impact of quality

The Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence 360° Flexible Measurement Cell (360° FMC) is the first automated measurement work cell to deliver all four pillars of automation in one solution: flexibility, footprint, throughput and performance. The groundbreaking 360° FMC is built on commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) work cell technology and robotics integrated with Hexagon measurement systems. The solution is designed for automotive and aero structure applications such as powertrain and closure panel fabrication.

Story links for October 28, 2016

World's Largest Companies Seeing Financial Performance Aligned With Social Responsibility

Don't Let Ineffective Quality Management Drag You Down
Plus: An interview with Joby George, product manager at Sparta Systems
Webinar: Three Steps to Accelerate Quality Management

The Value Lurking in Your 'Leadership Unconscious'