Carbon-Capture Batteries Developed at Oak Ridge
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- Researchers at the U.S.
The Past and Future of the Quality Profession
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Wasted motion adds cost but no value. Henry Ford pointed out that people cannot be paid to walk, and that no job should require anybody to bend over or take more than one step in any direction.
Although quality management has been around in some form or another for thousands of years—a cover of Joseph Juran’s Quality Handbook depicted Egyptians making very precise measurements for the construction of pyramids—this article will show that quality is
Squeezing Suppliers Is Not the Cure for Shrinkflation
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There are better solutions to shrinkflation than pressuring your suppliers. Credit: “Squeeze” by Scott Web
To address shrinkflation, by July 1, 2024, stores in France will have to put warning notices in front of all products that have been
Weights and Measures Information Hours
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- The Office of Weights and Measure’s National Legal Metrology Program (NLMP) has launched a new series of weights and measures Information Hours.
HEIDENHAIN to Exhibit at EXPOMAQ
(HEIDENHAIN: Schaumburg, IL) -- HEIDENHAIN has announced its participation in the EXPOMAQ show (Booth No.
NIST Develops New Testing System for Carbon Capture
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Two of the apparatuses designed to test materials used in DAC plants to trap and remove carbon from the air. Credit: J. Manion/NIST
To combat global warming, companies are building direct air capture (DAC) facilities worldwide to remove carbon from the atmosphere.
The Importance of the Plan-Do-Check-Act Cycle
The plan-do-check-act (PDCA) cycle plays a central role in fostering improvement by facilitating a structured and ongoing approach to problem-solving.
Scan Anything, Anywhere With Hexagon’s First Handheld 3D Scanners
(Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: North Kingstown, RI ) -- Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division introduces new handheld 3D scanning technology that complements its broad range of manufacturing inspection devices with unprece
ZEISS Group Reports Double-Digit Revenue Growth in First Half of Fiscal Year
(ZEISS: Oberkochen, Germany) -- In the first half of the fiscal year (ending March 31, 2024), the ZEISS Group generated revenue totaling 5,304 million euros, an increase of 10% compared to the previous year.
Using Predictive Maintenance for Lean Manufacturing Operations
(GoFormz: San Diego) -- In the realm of manufacturing, efficiency is paramount.
