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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.

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NPL Achieves Groundbreaking Result on Laser Frequency Stabilization Unprecedented long optical reference cavity and active noise cancellation scheme
Wed, 07/16/2025 - 12:03
(NPL: Teddington, England) -- Scientists at the National Physical Laboratory recently published findings on laser frequency stabilization, demonstrating an unprecedented level of performance using an optical reference cavity. This advancement…
Renishaw Helps Irish Manufacturing Research Advance Aerospace Optics Manufacturing Supporting additive manufacturing research
Wed, 07/16/2025 - 12:02
(Renishaw: West Dundee, IL) – Renishaw has collaborated with Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) to support groundbreaking research into additive manufacturing (AM) for novel aerospace materials. This collaboration is part of a Disruptive Technology…
IDS Customizes Industrial Cameras for Myriad Applications Individually tailored precisely to customer requirements
Wed, 07/16/2025 - 12:01
(IDS: Obersulm, Germany) -- Whether it’s specific technical requirements, unusual environmental conditions, or the desire for a camera in a company’s own corporate design, standard products are often not enough to meet the diverse needs of modern…
Surface Measuring Device Checks Roughness and Contour Features New MarSurf SD 140 AG 11 probe
Tue, 07/15/2025 - 12:03
(Mahr: Providence, RI) -- It’s possible to measure roughness and contour features in just one pass with the new MarSurf SD 140 AG 11 surface measuring device from Mahr.  The heart of the MarSurf SD 140 AG 11 is the newly developed tactile touch…
Army Awards Georgia Tech-Led Project $20M for Aluminum Manufacturing in Hydrogen Energy Could make scalable off-grid power sources a reality for rural communities and military
Tue, 07/15/2025 - 12:02
(U.S. Army: Arlington, VA) -- Aluminum scrap is one of the most common materials found on military bases and aircraft carriers worldwide. Now, the U.S. Army has tapped Georgia Tech to help turn that waste into power that can be generated off the…
IBM Introduces Software to Unify Agentic Governance and Security An industry-first view of enterprise risk status
Mon, 07/14/2025 - 12:03
(IBM: Armonk, NY) -- As enterprises scale AI agents across their organizations, IBM announces the industry’s first software to bring AI security and AI governance teams together and provide a unified view of enterprises’ risk posture. The new…
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Launches AUTOGRAPH AGS-V Series Compact tabletop machines deliver high-precision materials testing
Mon, 07/14/2025 - 12:02
(Shimadzu: Columbia, MD) -- Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) introduces the AUTOGRAPH AGS-V Series tabletop precision universal testing machines. Featuring a wide selection of load cell capacities, versatile control options, and compatible…
High QA Joins InnovMetric PolyWorks Digital Thread Partnership Bridging the gap between 2D-inspection quality requirements planning and 3D metrology
Thu, 07/10/2025 - 12:03
(High QA: Hazlet, NJ) -- High QA, a leading provider of integrated manufacturing quality management software, has joined InnovMetric’s PolyWorks Digital Thread Program. This strategic partnership empowers manufacturers of all sizes to bridge the gap…
Trump Tariffs Significantly Dampen Manufacturing Sector Growth 2025 was expected to be a year of growth, but market intelligence has revised forecasts
Thu, 07/10/2025 - 12:02
(Interact Analysis: Austin, TX) -- In early 2025, the manufacturing sector was looking bright with a year of strong growth expected, according to Interact Analysis. The U.S. and China were showing signs of rapid growth, with Europe appearing to…
Wall Colmonoy Launches State-Funded Furnace Apprenticeship Program Will cover charge making, processing, ladle room, and the melt deck
Wed, 07/09/2025 - 12:03
(Wall Colmonoy: Los Lunas, NM) -- Wall Colmonoy is building the next generation of skilled furnace workers by launching a three-year furnace apprenticeship program at its Los Lunas, New Mexico, facility. In partnership with the University of New…