(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- One of the first steps in addressing health concerns is measurement. For firefighters, one health concern is that their gear commonly contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also called “forever chemicals” because they don’t break down naturally in the…

In the 1980s, demand for SPC classes outstripped the supply of competent instructors. Novices were teaching neophytes, and misinformation could be found everywhere. Out of this chaos, many incorrect ideas about process behavior charts became widely circulated. These ideas continue to be spread by…

(Parivas: Los Angeles) -- The luxury watch company Parivas introduces a new category in horology: Additive watch design. On May 18, 2026, with the launch of the Exo.1, Parivas unveiled the first watch built from nothing—constructed as a single monolithic structure, engineered from an aerospace…

Artificial intelligence is accelerating even as I write this (and yes, this is me writing). If anyone tells you they know how this is going to turn out, you should move on to the next expert. No one knows how this is going to turn out. Leaders in the AI field certainly expect it to become…

In modern aircraft production, precision is everything. Every hole and every fixing point must be precisely positioned to ensure safety and quality. As part of the DiCADeMA project (Digital Cabin Architectures and Design for Manufacturing) led by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), a novel…

(Platinum Tooling: Prospect Heights, IL) -- Platinum Tooling, the importer and master distributor of live tools, angle heads, Swiss machine products, and knurling and marking tools manufactured by various international suppliers, has announced the release of its new product catalog. The company’s…

New research from Wharton’s Tiantian Yang proves that behind every great woman is another woman. Her co-authored study on virtual career training found that women who attended remote classes exclusively with other women were much more likely to complete their training on time, earn professional…

(GelSight: Waltham, MA) -- GelSight, a pioneer in surface analysis technology, announces the release of GelSight Mobile 4.4, the latest software update designed to remove friction throughout the entire inspection workflow, from calibration, capture, and analysis to reporting.  GelSight Mobile 4.4…

Many leaderships teams staring down the barrel of organizational transformation face a similar dilemma: How do you take a leap into the unknown when there are no clear data, no well-trodden path to follow, and no assurance of success? What if the change you’re considering is uncharted territory,…

(GoEngineer: Salt Lake City) -- GoEngineer, the world’s largest full-service engineering solutions provider and premier authorized partner for Dassault Systèmes, Stratasys, Bright Laser Technologies, and other leading technology vendors, announced the acquisition of SKA, Latin America’s leading…

(Kneat: Limerick, Ireland) -- Kneat, a global leader in digital validation and quality process automation, announced the findings of its annual study of the practices, trends, and challenges in the validation space, State of Validation 2026. Informed by more than 600 responses from validation…

The pressure is on. Throughout industries and regions, organizations are being asked the same question—not whether they care about the environment, but what they are doing about it. The landscape for sustainability in business is tightening. Environmental responsibility is no longer just defined…

(Octave: New York) --Octave, a global leader in software for the world’s most critical facilities and infrastructure, has launched the Octave Reliance (formerly ETQ Reliance) Advanced Manufacturing Package, an SaaS-based quality management system (QMS) purpose-built for manufacturers in automotive…

Finding the right balance between how you handle success and failure makes a tremendous difference in how motivated (or unmotivated) your team members are. There are simple techniques for celebrating success and dealing with failure. Apply them and you’ll find your team is happier and more…

(Ease.io: Irvine, CA) -- Ease.io, a leader in AI-powered audit and inspection software for global manufacturers, has released its inaugural Layered Process Audit Benchmark Report, a detailed analysis of more than 2.3 million layered process audits conducted at more than 2,200 manufacturing sites…

Our video producer Chris Smith almost watched the Artemis II launch in person. He drove to Kennedy Space Center with all his fancy gear, along the way got stuck in the snow twice—in Texas, of all places—and then NASA scrubbed the launch and rolled the rocket back for repairs. So Chris drove back to…

In 2026, a combination of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) mandates, evolving industry standards, and tightening global trade requirements will significantly raise expectations for labeling and traceability throughout the supply chain. For manufacturers and suppliers, these changes introduce…

(InnovMetric: Quebec City) -- InnovMetric, an independent software development company that empowers manufacturers of every size to digitally transform their 3D measurement processes, has launched PolyWorks 2026. This major release delivers three key pillars of innovation:• A data management…

(EMAG: Farmington Hills, MI) -- EMAG, the North American subsidiary of EMAG Group (Salach, Germany), announces the availability of the UG Series universal cylindrical grinding machines for U.S. and Canadian markets. The series is designed for manufacturers who require flexible, high-precision…

A significant change in ISO 9001:2026 involves separate actions to address risks and opportunities. In her article “Brainstorming: The Ultimate Risk Management Tool,” Jenna M Schoettker writes, “Think of risk as two sides of a coin. On one side we have our negative risk, while the other side would…

The background: Managing power in data centers is process-critical and extraordinarily complex. These facilities demand substantial amounts of energy, and the supply must remain stable, clean, and capable of adapting quickly to fluctuations in demand. Expectations for reliability and security…

(Resume Now: Guaynabo, PR) -- Workers may feel confident in their ability to recognize AI-generated content, but that confidence is increasingly at odds with reality. A new national survey of more than 1,000 U.S. workers from AI resume builder Resume Now finds that 74% say they can identify AI…

(Dürr: Southfield, MI) -- Dürr is introducing a new generation of robots used to paint car bodies. The EcoRP4 compact painting robot features an asymmetric architecture that improves access to the body for the applicator, enabling it to reliably reach even hard-to-access interior areas. Its reduced…

Digital transformation and technologies such as artificial intelligence or the internet of things (IoT) aren’t just changing our society; they’re revolutionizing how we do business. The speed of innovation can be a challenge. But it also presents an opportunity. As a quality leader, you must…

Corrective and preventive action (CAPA) is the backbone of any quality management system. It’s where problems get solved, risks get reduced, and processes become more robust. Yet in many organizations, CAPA has become little more than a documentation exercise. Forms get filled. Boxes get checked.…