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Imagine messaging an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot about a missing package and getting the response that it would be “delighted” to help. Once the bot creates the new order, it says it’s “happy” to resolve the issue. Afterward, you receive a survey about your interaction. But would you be…
The year ahead is already shaping up to be a hard one for semiconductor businesses. Famously defined by cycles of soaring and dwindling demand, the chip industry was expected to see declining growth in 2022 as the demand for consumer electronics plateaus.
But concerns over the economic cycle—and…
(Soprana Personnel: Vilnius, Lithuania) -- With remote work on the rise, workers often find it difficult to unplug, struggling to separate life from work, while managers often cross the line and complicate it. Remote work experts recommend setting boundaries and taking up certain rituals to avoid…
(IDS: Obersulm, Germany) -- Users who choose 3D cameras from the Ensenso N series can now benefit from more advanced models. The new stereo vision cameras (N31, N36, N41, and N46) can now be purchased from IDS Imaging Development Systems.
Ensenso N cameras deliver high-quality 3D information with…
(Teledyne e2v: Grenoble, France) -- Teledyne e2v, a part of Teledyne Technologies, has released its Hydra3D+, a new time-of-flight (ToF) CMOS image sensor that incorporates 832 x 600 pixel resolution and is tailored for versatile 3D detection and measurement.
Designed with Teledyne e2v’s…
When I started working from home in 1998, it wasn’t by choice. I was writing for a major record label that decided—in so many words—that I was like a painting that didn’t go with the furniture. (Fine. Know what you get when you play New Age music backward? New Age music.)
My panic-stricken…
Ever since deep learning burst into the mainstream in 2012, the hype around AI research has often outpaced its reality. However, during the past year, a series of breakthroughs and major milestones suggest the technology may finally be living up to its promise.
Despite the obvious potential of…
(Mruik’s Display: Guangdong province, China) -- Mruik’s Display, which manufactures LED window displays, has announced its active participation in diminishing carbon emissions from its manufacturing plant. The firm is employing different energy alternatives, including wind and solar power, to…
(Sunnen Products Co.: St. Louis) -- Sunnen Products Co. has acquired Hommel Präzision, a former division of the Hommel Gruppe and a leading provider of honing and, more recently, deep-hole drilling solutions in Germany for more than 70 years. Since 1950, Hommel Präzision has been the exclusive…
(ETQ: Burlington, MA) -- ETQ, part of Hexagon, has announced Vick Vaishnavi’s appointment as CEO. He succeeds former CEO Rob Gremley, who led the company through an era of private-equity backed growth and SaaS-driven modernization, ultimately leading to ETQ’s acquisition by Hexagon AB in April 2022…
Almost seven years ago, Quality Digest presented a short article by Matthew Barsalou titled “A Worksheet for Ishikawa Diagrams.” At the time, I commented concerning enhancements that provide greater granularity. Indicating that he would probably have little time to devote to such a project,…
I’m sure you’ve heard the buzz around the German apprenticeship system—but does it really live up to the hype?
That’s what a recent mission of 16 workforce professionals from around the United States set out to learn. Supported by the Transatlantic Program of the Federal Republic of Germany,…
(Brunson Instrument Co.: Kansas City, MO) -- In response to evolving customer requirements, Brunson Instrument Co. has redesigned its legacy heavy-duty metrology stand series.
Featuring a distinctive claw-foot tribrach base and large, 5-in. dual-wheel casters, the new Rock Steady line will roll…
(Omnex: Ann Arbor, MI) -- Omnex has announced its latest webinar, “Countdown to CMMC 2.0 Compliance: The Five Essential Steps.”
Date and time: Jan. 26, 2023, 11:00 a.m. Eastern Speaker: Marc Atayi
If your organization handles Federal Contract Information (FCI) and/or Controlled Unclassified…
The coronavirus pandemic made way for trailblazers of flexible work as employers embraced working from home around the globe to combat the spread of the virus. This redefined expectations and shaped the way nonproduction staff operated professionally during and after the pandemic.
As Covid-19…
Work changed drastically during the Covid-19 pandemic. While the sudden switch to remote operations was incredibly overwhelming, for many workers it was also a time of intense productivity. Many nonessential tasks fell away as organizations concentrated on their most mission-critical work.
Nelson…
(NCMS: Ann Arbor, MI) -- The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) has published a new technology brief focused on advances in predictive maintenance, also known as condition-based maintenance (CBM+).
Over the past several decades, industries with High-Value Assets (HVAs) have…
(NewTek: Pennsauken, NJ) -- NewTek Sensor Solutions now offers an advanced and user-friendly signal conditioner. This pairs with AC-operated linear and rotary position sensors to deliver reliable feedback in DC voltage, current and digital outputs for use in factory automation, materials testing,…
The worldwide pandemic presented unique challenges for every manufacturer in the United States. Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division was no exception. While its factory operations team has always pursued continuous improvement, the disruptions and slowdown related to the pandemic offered a…
Nearly a quarter of surveyed healthcare cyberattack victims experienced increased mortality rates following a data breach, and more than half reported poorer patient outcomes due to longer hospital stays and delayed procedures. Healthcare has faced the highest average data breach cost—more than $10…
As 2022 draws to a close, we ask NIST’s senior researchers to look ahead to the new year and beyond. They research topics that affect all of us, from indoor air quality to cybersecurity. So we ask our fellows, “How will the technology you are working on today affect society in the years to come?”…
(NordLayer: New York) -- NordLayer’s analysis reveals the 10 most common cybersecurity mistakes made by employees. With hybrid work models and working from anywhere still popular, the risks increase, along with potential costs for businesses. An expert from NordLayer shares tips on what businesses…
(Marposs: Auburn Hills, MI) -- Marposs, a global leader in measurement, inspection, and test technologies, has announced a solution for checking the welding joint of pouch cell batteries within the production process. Comprising interferometric sensors and an NCG (noncontact gauge) controller, the…
(Key Technology: Walla Walla, WA) -- Mariani has led the dried fruit industry for 115 years by focusing on product quality along with production efficiency. Last year, the company decided to integrate grading and sorting on one prune-processing line at its Marysville, California, facility and began…
During the early 2000s, I was a recent software engineering graduate. Along with a friend and fellow graduate, I landed some project work with a major pharmaceutical company. The CEO, who had just signed up to the U.N. Global Compact, needed to know how sustainable the company’s supply chain was.…
