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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…
Henning Piezunka, Oliver Schilke
Top management teams often find it difficult to agree on a course of action for their firm. Whenever we participate in firm strategy retreats, we see managers grappling with collective decisions. After weeding out inferior strategic alternatives, they are left with a set of promising but mutually…
(The L.S. Starrett Company: Athol, MA) -- The L.S. Starrett Company, a leading manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gauges, metrology systems, and more, recently was featured on the Made in the USA podcast series by Modern Machine Shop Magazine. The interesting, insightful 40-minute…
(SAKOR Technologies: Owosso, MI) -- SAKOR Technologies, a recognized leader in high-performance dynamometer systems, has released the DynoLAB GenV test automation controller, which allows even a nonprogrammer to implement complex test systems and testing standards. Delivering a new benchmark in…
Stephanie Ojeda
Quality management and environmental health and safety (EHS) have traditionally existed as siloed processes and roles in most organizations. It’s easy to see why, given the forces that have shaped quality and safety during their history.
Modern quality management was born from the post-World War…
National Physical Laboratory
Through their exceptional material properties, graphene and related 2D materials have the potential to disrupt technologies such as energy-storage devices, composites, and electronics. Depending on the material, these properties can include high electrical conductivity, high mechanical strength,…
(CIMdata: Ann Arbor, MI) -- CIMdata, a global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announced the publication of a white paper, “PLM Components,” centered on Siemens’ Digital Industries Software’s PLM Components solutions.
Software developers face many challenges when building a…
Donald J. Wheeler
Ever since 1935 people have been trying to fine-tune Walter Shewhart’s simple but sophisticated process behavior chart. One of these embellishments is the use of two-sigma “warning” limits. This column will consider the theoretical and practical consequences of using two-sigma warning limits.…
Robert Mazzucka
Manufacturing has always had an element of matchmaking at its core. As a supplier, you want to be found quickly by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), prime contractors, and tier one and two suppliers. Buyers want to find companies capable of doing their work.
The ability of manufacturers and…
(AWP Safety: North Canton, OH) -- AWP Safety joined many others in construction- and infrastructure-related industries by raising awareness about the importance of safety in roadway work zones during National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, from April 17 through 21, 2023.
“It’s our job to ensure…
(API: Rockville, MD) -- Automated Precision Inc. (API), a global leader in metrology and automated inspection solutions, will be showcasing automated quality inspection solutions at Booth No. 5046 at the Automate show in Detroit, May 22–25, 2023.
API will demonstrate its Dynamic 9D LADAR…
Gleb Tsipursky
Angry and dismayed Amazon employees are pushing back against the recently announced return to office policy by the Amazon leadership. Amazon’s policy joins other high-profile companies such as Disney, Starbucks, Tesla, Google, and others that are forcing employees back to the office.
Some are…
