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For 40 years Quality Digest has been the go-to source for all things quality. Our newsletter, Quality Digest, shares expert commentary and relevant industry resources to assist our readers in their quest for continuous improvement. Our website includes every column and article from the newsletter since May 2009 as well as back issues of Quality Digest magazine to August 1995. We are committed to promoting a view wherein quality is not a niche, but an integral part of every phase of manufacturing and services.

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 12:03
Coordinate Metrology Society Establishes Charitable OrganizationSupports education, research, and community engagement
Wed, 07/02/2025 - 12:03
(CMS: High Ridge, MO) -- The Coordinate Metrology Society board of directors announces the establishment of a charitable arm of CMS, the Coordinate Metrology Society Foundation. As an IRS-approved 5019c) (3) nonprofit organization, the foundation…
Hexagon Revolutionizes CAM ProgrammingESPRIT EDGE software release provides Swiss machine support and groundbreaking AI capabilities
Tue, 07/01/2025 - 12:03
(Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Las Vegas) -- Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence Division announced a major release of ESPRIT EDGE, its industry-leading computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software. It addresses productivity and skills…
72% of U.S. Manufacturers Say Outdated Tech Hurts Hiring as Reshoring Ramps UpHexagon survey: 31% of manufacturers plan to boost reshoring, but 28% believe talent shortages could slow efforts
Tue, 07/01/2025 - 12:02
(Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: North Kingstown, RI) -- New data from Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division in the Americas reveal a concerning reality: Outdated perceptions of manufacturing, uncertainty, workforce shortages, and…
Dart Controls Introduces New MicroDrivesAll the benefits of the MD series with the addition of a velocity lop PID control algorithm
Mon, 06/30/2025 - 12:03
(Dart Controls: Zionsville, IN) -- Dart Controls is rolling out its new MicroDrives—microprocessor-based, closed-loop DC SCR drives with integrated, programmable digital display. Ideal for DC motors rated to 2 hp, MicroDrives are available for…
A Giant’s Legacy: In Memory of Tom TaorminaA remembrance by quality leaders Steven Garner and <em>Quality Digest</em> CEO Jeff Dewar
Mon, 06/30/2025 - 12:03
Tom Taormina, esteemed quality consultant and long-time contributor to Quality Digest, has passed away. He is survived by his wife, Midge, and their three children. Recently, Taormina was working with Quality Digest and a consortium of others to…
X-Rite Launches CiF3200 Imaging Benchtop SpectrophotometerFor precise small-spot color measurement
Mon, 06/30/2025 - 12:02
(X-Rite: Grand Rapids, MI) -- X-rite, a global leader in color science and technology, has launched its CiF3200 imaging spectrophotometer. It’s designed for color measurement of small, odd-shaped, multicolored, and highly reflective items. With a…
Hithium Pioneers Mass Production of World’s First kAh Battery CellAccelerating scaled deployment of long-duration energy storage
Thu, 06/26/2025 - 12:03
(Hithium: Shanghai) -- On June 11, 2025, at SNEC 2025 in Shanghai, Hithium, a leading global energy storage technology company, held a product safety technology-sharing event themed “Leading the Future, Forged for Safety.” Hithium announced the…
MSI Viking Partners With Baker Hughes’ Waygate Technologies Expands advanced metrology solutions
Thu, 06/26/2025 - 12:02
(MSI Viking: Greer, SC) -- MSI Viking, a premier provider of precision measurement technologies and services, has announced a commercial agreement to be an official channel partner of Waygate Technologies, a Baker Hughes business and global leader…
Snapshot of Machine Performance Now Possible With Renishaw’s Smartphone AppRapid check of CNC machine tool’s positioning performance
Wed, 06/25/2025 - 12:03
(Renishaw: West Dundee, IL) -- Renishaw is launching its CARTO Ballbar Connect app for the QC20 ballbar. The use of mobile technology—smartphones and tablets—and their associated apps has become firmly established as part of everyday life.…
Datanomix Expands AI Capabilities to Help ManufacturersAI designed to fit directly into production, allowing manufacturers to act faster and smarter within lean teams
Wed, 06/25/2025 - 12:02
(Datanomix: Nashua, NH) -- Datanomix, a leader in data-powered production intelligence for precision manufacturers, has announced expanded AI functionality across its software portfolio, designed to help shops overcome the growing challenges of…