Nobody would get into a self-driving car simply because the door locks worked and the alarm system was functioning properly. Those security features protect the car from being stolen or tampered with, but they say nothing about whether the car’s AI will stop in time when a child runs into the road…

(Metrologic DCS: Montbonnot-Saint-Martin, France) -- Metrologic DCS announces the launch of Inspection Flow, a metrology intelligence platform designed to connect and contextualize inspection data throughout manufacturing life cycle processes. Built as a high-performance analytics and decision…

There are always good reasons to attend the American Society for Quality’s World Conference on Quality and Improvement (WCQI). The sessions are substantive, the networking is genuine, and the exhibit hall gives you a concentrated look at where the tools and technologies of our profession are…

In high-volume manufacturing, inspection often struggles to keep pace with production. That challenge becomes even greater when the material itself is naturally variable, and the defects aren’t always easy to define consistently. In one high-volume manufacturing environment producing about 20,000…

(RB Industrial Manufacturing: Racine, WI) -- RB Industrial Manufacturing announced the acquisition of a new Keyence XM-1540 image dimension measurement system, reinforcing the company’s commitment to precision engineering, quality assurance, and continuous improvement throughout its manufacturing…

(Ursa Major: Berthoud, CO) -- Ursa Major’s Hadley liquid rocket engine has completed 10 consecutive successful flights, including multiple missions at sustained hypersonic speeds, with Stratolaunch. The milestone underscores Ursa Major’s ability to deliver flight-proven, high-performing, reusable…

Markets run on trust. Trust runs on standards. And standards only work when the people shaping them reflect the people they are meant to protect. That’s why International Women’s Day and World Consumer Rights Day aren’t just two dates on the calendar—they are part of the same story. When women…

The modern metric system—known as the International System of Units, or SI—is a model of consistency and logic. But in some cases, the logic seems to break down. In this article, we’ll explore some of these quirks and why they (mostly) make sense at the end of the day (or approximately 86,400…

(MIT: Cambridge, MA) -- Often hailed as the most successful international environmental agreement of all time, the 1987 Montreal Protocol continues to successfully phase out the global production of chemicals that were creating a growing hole in the ozone layer, causing skin cancer and other…

(Nikon: Shinagawa, Tokyo) -- Nikon Corp. announces the launch of the APDIS MV5X, the latest addition to its APDIS laser radar product lineup. Building upon the proven technology of the MV4x0 series, the MV5X represents a significant advancement in noncontact measurement technology, achieving high-…

What would you do if a 240-kg iron rock older than the Earth landed outside your house? While you ponder the many exciting possibilities, Replicad engineer Jaap Termeer has created a superrealistic digital twin of the meteorite. Such a scanning scenario is uncommon, even for 3D professionals. So…

(Hexagon: Stockholm) -- Hexagon AB announces that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Waygate Technologies, a leading provider of nondestructive testing solutions, from Baker Hughes. Waygate serves customers in the aerospace, automotive, energy, and industrial manufacturing sectors…

High-volume medical equipment serves as the operational backbone of our healthcare system. From infusion pumps and monitoring devices to hospital beds and support surfaces, these assets support nearly every aspect of patient care. Yet in many hospitals, medical equipment management remains…

A lot of CMMS rollouts fail quietly. It’s a common scenario: The software is installed, technicians are logging hours, and the digital work orders are flowing. On the surface, the implementation was a “success.” But when the VP of operations asks for a quarterly performance review, no one can…

(Info-Tech: Arlington, VA) – Artificial intelligence (AI) has added a new layer to information management (IM) that accelerates how organizations create, access, and use information. However, recent findings from Info-Tech Research Group show that many IM practices remain rooted in legacy…

(NRD: Grand Island, NY) -- NRD, a global manufacturer of advanced nuclear materials, announces the release of its NBV series, a nickel-63-fueled, solid-state betavoltaic nuclear battery power cell designed to provide continuous, maintenance-free power for ultralow power electronics over operational…

Most quality professionals have experienced this moment. A process improvement initiative is completed. Procedures are updated, the team is trained, and for a period of time everything works exactly as intended. The process runs smoothly, and the problem appears to be solved. Then, gradually, small…

(bioMérieux: Marcy-l’Étoile, France) -- bioMérieux, a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics, announces the launch of BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE for pharmaceutical industries, where this innovative molecular testing system is designed to transform quality control. Building on the proven success of…

In various industries (or in your shop), there are numerous parts that make use of very small holes. A dozen examples could be listed, but the most common include aerosol cans, needles for delivering fluids and medicines, fuel-injection nozzles, and simple fixed restrictors used to control liquid…

When manufacturing leaders discuss operational challenges, “culture” becomes the catch-all explanation: “Our culture doesn’t support discipline like Asian manufacturers,” or, “We need to change the culture around quality,” or, “It’s a cultural resistance to following procedures.” This framing…

(ISO: Geneva) -- Sustainability claims are everywhere. From recycled plastics and responsibly sourced fibers to renewable fuels and low-carbon materials, companies increasingly promise products with specific environmental or social characteristics. But in complex global supply chains, proving…

In a connected world, opportunities are more about who you know than what you know. Whether it’s a job, making a sale, or finding your next great new hire, you’d be a fool to miss some great opportunities to build your network. With the growth of platforms like LinkedIn, it’s easier than ever to…

(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a new way to package photonic integrated circuits—tiny chips that convey information using light instead of electricity—so they can survive and operate in extreme environments, from…

(Nirova LLC: Boise, ID) -- Valkyrie Analytics, a U.S.-based analytics company specializing in real-time monitoring and optimization of anaerobic digesters, has received a $3 million seed stage investment from a strategic investor. This important milestone allows Valkyrie to relaunch as Nirova LLC…

When fundamental particles are heavier or lighter than expected, physicists’ understanding of the universe can tip into the unknown. A particle that’s just beyond its predicted mass can unravel scientists’ assumptions about the forces that make up all of matter and space. But now, a new precision…