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(Imaging Development Systems Inc.: Stoneham, MA) -- Whether it’s sorting, inspecting, supplying, or documenting goods, many steps in the production process can be optimized with machine vision and artificial intelligence. However, many companies still lack the know-how and time to familiarize…
Michael Glickman
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the healthcare industry by enhancing decision-making capabilities, improving quality of care, and reducing costs. In the age of supercomputers and technological advancement, the health sector generates vast amounts of data, which AI can process and…
Peter Büscher
Over the past few months, I’ve covered the common sampling techniques used in technical cleanliness inspections. So far, I’ve taken a closer look at the washing method, direct liquid filtration, and tape lift sampling. Now I’ll discuss the particle trap method.
What is the particle trap method?…
(Dürr: Stuttgart, Germany) -- Togg, Turkey’s global technology brand and first smart and connected EV manufacturer, has an ambitious target for its Technology Campus for electric vehicles: to be one of the most environmentally friendly plants in Europe. Dürr planned and built the paint shop as a…
Gleb Tsipursky
With 74 percent of U.S. companies transitioning to a permanent hybrid work model, leaders are turning their attention to measuring the success of their return-to-office and hybrid work policies. That’s because, in the United States, there’s only one traditional office-centric model of M–F/9–5, but…
Bryan Christiansen
With so many assets and projects to think about, facilities management is a huge and complex field. It’s easy to lose focus.
Luckily, there’s a simple and easy fix for this problem—facility management KPIs (key performance indicators). Outlining and tracking the most important ones will help you…
Winnie Jiang, Claire Harbour, Antoine Tirard
A simultaneous surge of mass layoffs and unprecedented job growth in the United States has created a confusing, complex climate for companies. In such a paradoxical environment, organizations should seize the opportunity to retain talent instead of falling into a cycle of continuous turnover. By…
(NewTek: Pennsauken, NJ) -- NewTek spring-loaded LVDTs provide ultraprecise dimensional measurement of high-volume molded automotive parts in plastic mold testing.
Different interior, exterior, and mechanical automotive parts, such as bumpers, heating components, and door handles, are manufactured…
(Siemens: Plano, TX) -- CNC professionals from around the world are taking advantage of Siemens free training paths, both hands-on and online. And the reason is clear. As an operator, you can gain the skills to maximize the output of your machine, increase your value to the business, and further…
(Nikon: Tokyo) -- With Industry 4.0 and the interconnection of machines, controls, and software on the shop floor constantly gathering speed, there’s an increasing requirement for inspection devices that can communicate wirelessly. Absence of cabling facilitates integration closer to the point of…
Rajas Sukthankar
Digitalization is transforming all areas of life as well as existing business models. It’s enabling the manufacturing industry to implement its product ideas by taking advantage of technology trends such as generative design and intelligent models. Production has become more innovative through…
Kate Zabriskie
She has three supervisors, and he has six. She works on five projects, and he has four. Although their paths rarely cross, they have something in common—they’re both part of a matrix organization.
Unlike a traditional workplace where employees have one boss and a chain of supervision, matrix…
(Titan Tool Supply Inc.: Buffalo, NY) -- Titan Tool Supply Inc., a global supplier of industrial-grade optical instrumentation and precision microfinishing tools, has announced the introduction of its Model ZMM-1 industrial inspection monocular zoom microscope. The Model ZMM-1 is designed to…
(Atezr: Chino, CA) -- Atezr, a pioneering and innovative brand in the laser engraving industry, is committed to pushing boundaries and driving innovation. Recently, Atezr launched a new line of powerful second-generation laser engravers L2, including 10W, 20W, and 35W models. These engravers L2…
Harry Hertz
On two prior occasions, I was motivated by additions to the Oxford English Dictionary and the Merriam-Webster Dictionary to create and update the Hertz Lexicon of Creative Leadership Terminology.
As luck would have it, in late 2022, Merriam-Webster added another 370 words to its dictionary. With…
NIST
Researchers have yet to get the additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, of metals completely down to a science. Gaps in our understanding of what happens within metal during the process have made results inconsistent. But a new breakthrough could grant an unprecedented level of mastery over metal…
(ASQ: Milwaukee) -- The environmental, social and governance (ESG) revolution has transformed global expectations for twenty-first century business. More than 90 percent of S&P 500 companies now publish ESG reports, yet there is little global consensus on the targets they must meet or standards…
(ISACA: Schaumburg, IL) -- In a tightening economic market, addressing enterprise performance can help organizations better weather challenges by reducing costs, creating efficiencies, and coming in on schedule while improving overall quality.
ISACA’s Capability Maturity Model Integration, or CMMI…
(Omnex: Ann Arbor, MI) -- Omnex has announced its latest webinar, “CQI Assessments by OEMs–Cost vs. Reward.”
Date and time: May 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m. Eastern
Speaker: Craig Thompson
The AIAG Special Process CQI standards have been in place for decades. They have always been regarded as an…
Kari Miller
Life science organizations depend on quality management systems (QMS) to improve products, minimize risks, ensure patient safety, and support regulatory compliance. When companies use a horizontal QMS that is not purpose-built for the life science industry, they must execute additional steps to…
Silke von Gemmingen
Preventive conservation plays an important role in preserving art and cultural assets. To preserve their condition for as long as possible, it’s essential to slow down and evaluate aging processes and other factors that alter materials. To do this, it’s necessary to gain a holistic understanding of…
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
(Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Oak Ridge, TN) -- In partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is launching a supercomputer dedicated to climate science research. The new system is the fifth supercomputer to be installed and…
(Kivnon: Farmington Hills, MI) -- One of the latest additions to Kivnon’s automated guided vehicle (AGV) portfolio is the K55 pallet stacker. This new addition provides customers with a vehicle that can automatically transport stack pallets.
Thierry Delmas, managing director of Kivnon, says, “The…
Gleb Tsipursky
A ccording to a recent Monmouth University poll, 55 percent of Americans are worried by the threat of artificial intelligence (AI) to the future of humanity. In an era where technological advancements are accelerating at breakneck speed, it’s crucial to ensure that AI development is appropriately…
Del Williams
In industry, fossil fuel-fired boilers are commonly used to produce steam or hot water for space and process heating. However, traditional boilers might not be flexible enough to respond quickly to demand surges during peak periods.
To compensate, processors and manufacturers often keep more than…
