<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.
NIST Explores AI-Enhanced Monitoring in Manufacturing Processes
American manufacturing is associated with high-quality standards that are meant to ensure both the reliability and longevity of the products produced.
Shifting to Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Fluids
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Good cleaning-fluid suppliers offer technical expertise, in-lab cleaning trials, onsite process audits, and ongoing support to help you achieve the best cleaning results.
In manufacturing, selecting the right cleaning fluids is a critical determinant of product quality, reliability, and environmental impact. As industries increasingly prioritize sustainability, the transition to environmentally friendly cleaning fluids is imperative.
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.
How to Track Success Remotely
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As the modern work environment continues its march toward remote settings, managers are increasingly turning to agile metrics to keep their teams trackable and transparent. But what’s all the fuss about? Why are these tools not just beneficial but essential?
The Relationship Between Capability Index and Tolerance Intervals
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In this article, I’m looking at the relationship between capability index (Cpk or Ppk) and tolerance intervals.
One Technique, Many Uses
One hundred years ago this month, Walter Shewhart wrote a memo that contained the first process behavior chart. In recognition of this centennial, this column reviews four different applications of the techniques that grew out of that memo.
<em>All My Sons</em>: A Short Ethical Case Study
The current alleged quality problems with the Boeing 737 underscore the importance of zero tolerance for poor quality. No manufacturing or quality professional should ever compromise on this issue.