QDL Tech Corner: Nikon SMZ 1270i Stereo Microscope
QDL for September 6, 2019
Tech Corner: Nikon SMZ 1270i Stereo Microscope
We look at the SMZ 1270i stereo microscope, which offers a wide viewfield at low magnification, enabling easy confirmation of observation targets,while its cutting-edge optics provide bright and sharp images through the entire viewfield.
The Pickleball Serve and Theories of Variability
Credit: Michael & Sherry Martin
Pickleball is arguably the fastest-growing sport in the United States, especially among baby-boomer retirees.
Under a Watchful Eye
Illustration by Rachel Sender for APM Reports
When Keenan Robinson started college in 2017, he knew the career he wanted. He’d gone to high school in a small town outside Atlanta. His parents had never finished college, and they always encouraged Robinson and his two older siblings to earn degrees.
QDL: Reduce fixturing costs using 3D printing
QDL for September 4, 2019
How To Transport Delicate Goods Safely With Fleet Management Systems
Transporting cargo over long distances has always been a logistical nightmare, but when the goods are of a delicate nature, the whole operation becomes significantly more challenging.
Cost, Quality, Schedule: How 3D Printing Helps Production Engineers Get the Job Done
On factory floors all over the world, 3D printing has quietly moved from a prototyping novelty to an essential tool.
Wake-Up Call: Class I Manufacturers, Get an Early Start on EU MDR Compliance
On May 26, 2020, the new European Union Medical Device Regulation (MDR) will finally take effect.
‘Any Theory Is Correct in Its Own World...
As statistical methods become more embedded in everyday organizational quality improvement efforts, I find that a key concept is often woefully misunderstood, if it is even taught at all. W.
Aerospace Acumen: How Do They Do It?
The aerospace industry is known for manufacturing parts with critical dimensions and tight tolerances, all of which must undergo demanding inspections.