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Metrology
3, 2, 1, Contact Measuring Thickness
George Schuetz
Thickness is one of the most frequently measured dimensions, and one that’s very easy to understand. So, you might think that someone would come up with a one-style-fits-all measurement approach that’s good for just about every kind of thickness application. But it just isn’t so. There are many approaches to measuring thickness, depending on the requirements of the part. Some of the most common…
Metrology
Is White a Color?
X-Rite

The Pantone Color of the Year 2026, PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, is described as an airy, billowy white that opens space for creativity, quiet reflection, and calm. A white that is both warm and cool, its serene presence symbolizes the need for clarity in a noisy world.

As soon as the choice was announced, an old debate resurfaced: Is white even a color? White is often thought…

Metrology
Teaching Human Anatomy With 3D Models
Paul Hanaphy

In the medical field, 3D technology is fast becoming indispensable. Whether used for educating patients ahead of surgeries or teaching students how to do these operations, anatomy models, both 3D printed and digital, offer an ideal solution for visualization ahead of time.

One of the main challenges behind digitizing human anatomy is accuracy. Our insides are full of complex…

Improvement Tools
AI in the Doctor’s Office
Ram Sriram

When you go to a medical appointment, does the doctor look at you while you talk? Or are they busy typing everything you say into a computer? If it’s the latter, you may find that will change soon, thanks to artificial intelligence.

Some doctors’ offices are using AI services to transcribe your discussion with the doctor and automatically enter the results into your electronic…

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Generative artificial intelligence models have left such an indelible imprint on digital content…
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In recent months, through several of my professional activities, a recurring and increasingly…
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The customer is not always right. We are all customers, and sometimes we’re dead wrong. Stew…
Questions to Ask Before You Adopt an AI Quality Management Tool
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As AI makes its way into every corner of work, quality management is no exception. That isn’t…
The Secrets of Visionary Leaders Who Create Cultures That Invite Possibility
Susan Robertson
In some organizations, possibility feels like a luxury. Something you talk about at offsite…
Information From a Cybernetic Viewpoint
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I want to revisit the notion of information from a cybernetic viewpoint, drawing primarily from…
What NIST’s Most Popular Reference Materials Tell Us About the Science of Measurement
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Measurement, in its most basic form, is about comparing the thing you want to measure with a…
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(MasterControl: Salt Lake City) -- MasterControl, a leading provider of quality, manufacturing, and…
Johnson Controls Launches Thermal Management Reference Design Guides
(Johnson Controls: Milwaukee) -- Johnson Controls, a global leader in smart, healthy, and…
Modern Meadow and HELLER-LEDER Launch INNOVERA Europe
(Modern Meadow: Nutley, NJ) -- Modern Meadow, a leader in biodesign, and HELLER-LEDER, a premium…
NOVA Chemicals Earns No. 1 Ranking for Customer Value and Loyalty
(NOVA Chemicals: Calgary, AB) -- NOVA Chemicals announced it earned the PE Customer Value &…
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Adcole Launches New Website
(Adcole: Marlborough, MA) -- Adcole, a global leader in precision shaft metrology for more than 50…
CANEA Offers Online Course
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