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(Duravant Group: Downers Grove, IL) -- Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of companies, introduces the COMPASS family of food optical sorters. Powered by next-generation inspection technology as well as a new sort engine and ergonomic user interface, COMPASS is the…
(Signalysis: Cincinnati) -- Signalysis Inc., a leading provider of end-of-production quality test systems, has announced a partnership with hardware supplier MECALC. The collaboration opens the door for the integration of Signalysis SigQC quality inspection software with MECALC’s QuantusSeries…
Chris Bush
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The U.N. recognizes privacy as a fundamental human right, and nowhere is this more important than in medical data. That’s why both the U.S. and the EU have regulations in place that govern the collection, storage, and use of patient data in healthcare.
In the U.S., there is the…
Harald Remmert
William Thomson, Lord Kelvin, once said that what he could measure he could control. Other variations of this saying are, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it,” or, “To measure is to know.” In a highly intricate and delicate industry like utilities, it’s challenging to have reliable…
(DeltaTrak: Modesto, CA) -- Sweden can now rely on the patented FlashTrak Global Chain of Custody (CoC) information management system from DeltaTrak to help keep its growing export-oriented economy strong.
FlashTrak CoC provides detailed supply chain traceability that Swedish exporters and…
(Equatic: Los Angeles) -- Carbon removal company Equatic has developed a revolutionary process reliant on seawater electrolysis to capture and store carbon dioxide (CO2) while simultaneously producing clean hydrogen. A new white paper, written after consultation with EcoEngineers (Eco)—a clean…
Rob McAveney
For most discrete manufacturing companies, digital transformation initiatives are underway in some capacity. They’re largely seen as table stakes in today’s economy. Unfortunately, outdated systems and procedures often bring problems that hinder these initiatives.
A lack of consistency among…
Andrey Koptelov
In this age of rapid technological innovation, the introduction of sophisticated technologies in various industries has raised complex ethical dilemmas. As businesses strive to achieve financial goals and keep stakeholders happy, they also have to mitigate the adverse effects of technology…
Jones Loflin
During my 29 years of working with leaders and managers, I’ve rarely heard any of them say, “I’m so excited about doing the performance reviews for my team.” They see it as another “elephant” in their schedule.
But performance reviews are important. Some of the benefits include:
I also believe…
(SHELLBACK Semiconductor Technology: Coopersburg, PA) -- SHELLBACK Semiconductor Technology, at the forefront of supplying capital equipment solutions to emerging semiconductor markets worldwide, has sold its popular EAGLEi 300 FOUP inspection system to a major 300 mm chip manufacturer in the U.S…
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(Mecmesin: Horsham, West Sussex, UK) -- Mecmesin, a global leader in designing and manufacturing equipment to test force, materials, and torque for quality control, has expanded its OmniTest universal testing machine (UTM) range. The latest additions to the OmniTest lineup…
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(Mettler Toledo: Columbus, OH) -- Mettler Toledo Product Inspection Group will present a variety of inspection systems in Booth C-1814 at Pack Expo Las Vegas, being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Sept. 11–13, 2023. Two new X-ray inspection systems—the X2 and the CX32—…
Jennifer Chu
Getting blood test results can take anywhere from a day to a week, depending on what a test is targeting. The same goes for tests of water pollution and food contamination. And in most cases, the wait time has to do with time-consuming steps in sample processing and analysis.
Now, MIT engineers…
Donald J. Wheeler
As we learned last month, the precision to tolerance ratio is a trigonometric function multiplied by a scalar constant. This means that it should never be interpreted as a proportion or percentage. Yet the simple P/T ratio is being used, and misunderstood, all over the world. So how can we properly…
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(Configit: Copenhagen, Denmark) -- Configit, a global leader in configuration life cycle management (CLM), has been recognized as a sample vendor in the Gartner Hype Cycle for Advanced Technologies for Manufacturers 2023.
Configit is named as a sample vendor in the category of…
(Fluke Calibration: Everett, WA) -- Voltage references and attenuators custom-crafted at Fluke Calibration are easy and intuitive to use, ideal for metrologists and calibration laboratory managers who expect a straightforward setup that quickly achieves maximum performance.
Products feature: • 3.5…
Mike Figliuolo
Life goals. Bucket lists. “One day I’ll ....”
We all have dreams and goals. The biggest difference between people who achieve them and those who don’t is the act of actually doing. Do you have goals and things you want to achieve? Professional aspirations? Personal bucket list items?
Let me ask…
NIST
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines can clearly view non-bony parts of the body—soft tissue such as the brain, muscles, and ligaments—as well as detect tumors, making it possible to diagnose many diseases and other conditions. However, the powerful magnets in conventional MRI machines make…
(IDS Imaging Development Systems: Stoneham, MA) -- In industrial automation, the optimization of processes is often primarily about higher efficiency and accuracy. 10GigE cameras, such as those in the uEye Warp10 camera family from IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH, set standards here. They…
(Fairview Microwave: Irvine, CA) -- Fairview Microwave, an Infinite Electronics brand and a leading provider of on-demand RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave components, has announced its double-ridge waveguide couplers designed with integrated coaxial connectors. They are available in various sizes…
Matthew M. Lowe
Let’s start with a definition of Industry 4.0, keeping in mind that we’re rapidly approaching Industry 5.0. Industry 4.0 is an era marked by enhanced digitization and the increased connectivity of smart technologies. Where Industry 5.0 is more values-driven, it will require the technology of…
Chandrakant Isi
An increasing number of engineers are embracing design for manufacturing (DFM) to streamline their production workflow. Industry leaders such as Apple, GE, and Samsung have already adopted DFM as part of their standard practices. If you’re using the “over the wall” engineering strategy—one where…
(SwipeGuide AI: Amsterdam) -- Poorly crafted instructions can range from being a minor annoyance to posing serious hazards. It’s time to say goodbye to bad instructions and checklists on factory floors. Introducing SwipeGuide AI, a virtual instruction coach that ensures impeccable instructional…
DATRON Dynamics
Every CNC machine purchase begins with a need and the inspiration to grow. Recognizing the value in his ability to design and manufacture customer products in-house, Clint Caldwell of Solid Design Enterprises (SDE) wanted to put his extensive manufacturing background to work and move beyond his…
(Roambee: Santa Clara, CA) -- Roambee, a global real-time supply chain visibility and intelligence provider, is at the forefront of the food industry revolution with its supply chain intelligence platform. Built on highly accurate sensor data analytics and paired with AI-powered prediction and…
