Finding PFAS Wherever They’re Hiding
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Alix Rodowa in the lab figuring out how to accurately measure PFAS in drinking water. Credit: R. Wilson/NIST
They’re called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, a group of thousands of compounds that contain a chemical bond between fluorine and carbon.
Preventive Maintenance Scheduling Software
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Your PM scheduling software should support your broader operational goals and strategic objectives to help make maintenance a valued strategic ally. Photo by Maxim Ilyahov on Unsplash
Preventive maintenance (PM) is an approach to asset and facilities management that relies heavily on planning, coordination, and collaboration.
Can Boeing Fix Itself?
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Disasters can act as brutal audits of organizations to which even venerable institutions like Boeing are subject. In the wake of two fatal crashes, as well as a midflight door blowout, Boeing has shaken up its C-suite and pledged to prioritize safety over profit.
Examples of Preventive Maintenance
Preventive maintenance (PM) is a proactive maintenance strategy built on calendar-based maintenance tasks, regular inspection, and preemptive repair of
Experiments Inspired by Slot Machines Promise Bigger Research Payoffs
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The concept of “bandit experiments” comes from the metaphor of a gambler facing a row of slot machines and choosing which arms to pull to win the most. Credit: Reuters/Peter Cziborra.
Researchers at Stanford Graduate School of Business have pushed past the limitations of A/B testing into another area of experimentation focused on “
<em>Quality Digest</em> Talks Quality With QIMA
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QIMA, previously called AsiaIns
Healthcare Technology Can Help Predict Failures Before They Occur
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A predictive work system would alert technicians that the helium level in an MRI is approaching a critical level, allowing them to take preventive actions and schedule planned downtime.
The Power of Quality Management Software
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QMS software centralizes and automates the often repetitive tasks and documentation needed to rigorously capture, analyze, and act on data relating to quality management.
From small family-run companies to tech giants, the business world is changing at an unrelenting pace.
How Many Decimal Places Are Enough?
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We’ve been asked by customers how many decimal places are enough. It’s either because they want to maximize the resolution of their purchase or they expect far more resolution from the equipment than is reasonable.
