Accreditation in Europe: Monopoly in the Making?
In July 2008, the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament agreed to provide a legal framework that creates one monopoly in each member state o
Types of Pipettes
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Accuracy is the most important thing while doing any type of clinical tests. There are a few types of Pipet which are used in the laboratories. The cover plastic is used when the quantity of the sample is low. They are very light, reasonably priced and disposable. Pasteur, made of glass, gives a clear view of liquid while transferring to another container and they can be re used. Micropipettes are used when the measurement need to be specific. Multichannel Pipettes are useful to receive samples with a few tubes in them.
Quality Management: More Than Risk and Compliance
Many companies struggle with the best way to think about and incorporate the cost of quality into operations.
Ptolemaic Quality
Despite the efforts and misfortunes of Copernicus, Galileo, and other famous astronomers to convince us that the world is not the center of the universe, the quality “solar system” remains stubbornly geocentric—that is, top-management-centric.
Six Sigma and More: Show Your Strength
Ron Behrens, an old friend and colleague, recently replied to my invitation to share examples of the intelligent use of statistics, such as that used in our Six Sigma projects. I asked for stories, some data, and some statistical analyses.
It Is a People Problem After All
I’ve had a varied and interesting career, having lived and worked in the Middle East and West Africa.
It’s Time for the FDA and States to Step Forward for Public Health
It’s clear that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should have more compounding pharmacy oversight, but how long will it take them to make other important decisions on public health?
The Voice of the Enterprise
In lean Six Sigma, the concept of voice of the customer (VOC) is paramount. VOC takes into account the customer’s wants and needs. But I believe this concept falls short in taking into account the wants, needs, and concerns of all aspects of an enterprise.
European Space Agency investigates LayerWise ALM parts for in-space satellite engines
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In collaboration with the European Space Agency, LayerWise produced injectors, combustion chambers and expansion nozzles representative of a bi-propellant communication satellite engine through Additive Layered Manufacturing (ALM). These parts enable ESA to assess ALM’s potential to further improve the manufacture of current designs.
When to Use LVDTs vs. Optical Scanning
Gauging fixtures are a staple in many metrology labs and assembly lines. They offer a fast, easy, and inexpensive way to determine if a measured part passes tolerances.