Mahr Introduces MarSurf CD 140 AF Contour Measuring Machine
(Mahr: Providence, RI) -- Mahr, a leading provider of dimensional metrology solutions, announced a new solution for contour measurement.
Using Neutron Scattering, Materials Scientists Investigate Promising Material
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- The first materials scientists might have been early humans who, through trial-and-error experiments, discovered the first “cutting-edge” technologies.
Understanding the Taguchi Loss Function
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Most quality practitioners are familiar with the Taguchi loss function, which contends that the cost of any deviation from the nominal follows a quadratic model.
Defining Your Career Experience
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Learning to effectively deal with headhunters and how to use social media more effectively can have a strong positive impact on your career growth. Photo by Immo Wegmann on Unsplash
Susan Strayer, a friend of mine, posed a question on social media the other day: “Can you sum up your expertise in 140 characters or less?” Great question. A few people took her up on the challenge. Being an overachiever, I did it in three words.
The Five Elements to Connect to Design Controls for an Audit-Proof QMS
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Design controls are a set of quality practices and procedures used to ensure that a finished device meets its user needs, intended use, and specified requirements.
US Department of Commerce Announces New Guidance, Tools for AI
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- On the 270-day mark since President Biden’s executive or
Measurement Rules of Thumb, Part 2
We ended the previous gaging article talking about the 10:1 rule as it applies to the performance of a gage.
How to Mitigate Resentment in Your Team
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It’s easy for resentment to build at work. Fortunately, it’s not a problem that can’t be solved. Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash
When conflicts in a team, no matter how minor, are left unresolved, they can eventually breed resentment. If unaddressed, this could lead to cynicism and distrust, as well as harm to individual and team performance. How should leaders deal with this?
ETQ Expands the Capabilities of ETQ Reliance QMS
(ETQ: Burlington, MA) -- ETQ, part of Hexagon, has announced the latest release of its ETQ Reliance NXG quality management system (QMS) software.
Teledyne FLIR IIS Dragonfly S Camera in Full Production
(Teledyne FLIR: Richmond, B.C.) -- Teledyne FLIR IIS, a Teledyne Technologies company, has announced that its Dragonfly S USB 5MP modular and compact camera is now in full production.