Jim Harrington’s Legacy
Born in 1929, H. James “Jim” Harrington was a phenomenal influence in the world of quality.
Born in 1929, H. James “Jim” Harrington was a phenomenal influence in the world of quality.
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Work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are job aids that ensure business processes are carried out correctly.
Wayne Taylor Racing With Andretti, a world-renowned motorsports organization based in Indianapolis, competes in the Rolex 24 at Daytona endurance race. Photo credit: Jamey Price.
Endurance racing is one of the oldest and toughest pastimes in motorsports. It is a true test of performance. Not only is a driver’s stamina on display, but vehicle durability as well.
(Teledyne FLIR: Richmond, British Columbia) -- Teledyne FLIR IIS introduces the Forge 1GigE IP67, the latest in its industrial camera series designed to perform in harsh industrial environments while ensuring highly efficient produ
(KECO: Houston) -- KECO has launched the OXYHOUND, a highly efficient process gas analyzer that conducts real-time and continuous oxygen analysis of natural gas, biogas, and other gas streams.
(Platinum Tooling Technologies: Mount Prospect, IL) -- Platinum Tooling Technologies, the exclusive importer of Heimatec live tools and angle heads, announces an expansion of internal coolant tools for the most popular mach
(Coordinate Metrology Society: Weatherford, TX) -- The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) has announced the return of its 3D metrology certification schemes and recommended preparatory class for beginners and experienced users of co
The flexibility of an XmR chart makes it the Swiss army knife of process behavior charts. Photo by Denise Jans on Unsplash
In May 1924, Walter Shewhart wrote a memo that contained the first example of a process behavior chart (i.e., a “control chart”). It was a chart for individual values that would be known today as a p-chart.
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Health connects each one of us to one another. No matter where we are in the world, who we are, or what we do, the state of our health is a key determinant in our quality of life. Simply put, it’s our most valuable asset.
For organizations responsible for aircraft operation and maintenance, inspecting critical aircraft-engine components is a routine preventive maintenance procedure. These procedures help to ensure the proper operation of the aircraft for flight safety.
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