Marcia Reynolds, President of Covisioning, and author of The Discomfort Zone, discusses how to deal with people who nonverbally communicate their displeasure.
Book: The Discomfort Zone
Book: Coach the Person, Not the Problem: A Guide to Using Reflective Inquiry
We talk to Lisa Ryan, chief appreciation strategist with Grategy, about politics in the work place. Is it possible to have water cooler chats about hot button issues that don't cross boundaries?
Download her book "Manufacturing Engagement: 98 Proven Strategies to Keep Your Top Talent from Becoming Someone Else’s":
Tech Corner: We discuss helpful hints on how to select a new CMM stylus using suggestions and resources from Q-Mark Manufacturing Inc.
Also watch the Design Your Own Probe Video:
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We talk to Tony Uphoff, president and CEO of Thomas, about manufacturing tech trends, tariffs, the skills gap and what all that means for 2020. The Thomas Index Report for the fourth quarter of 2019 reveals some surprising trends.
Fast, phased-array inspection
We take a look at the Olympus OmniScan X3 phased-array flaw detector with TFM (total focusing method). Quickly perform corrosion mapping and flaw imaging for welds, pipelines, corrosion-resistant alloys, and more. Join us today at 11 a.m. Pacific.
We talk with Robert Fangmeyer, director of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, about the latest developments in the Baldrige Program. Learn about this year's recipients, communities of excellence, redesigning the Baldridge evaluation process, and more.
Story links for Dec. 6, 2019
On this QDL, we look at gut reactions. The advice we have all received (and maybe given) about “just trust your instincts” or “go with your intuition.” Dr. Gleb Tsipursky tells us why your “gut” may not be the best thing to rely on when making business decisions.
Book: "Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters"
Story links for Nov. 22, 2019
We talk to Nicholas Wyman, CEO and founder of IWSI America, about apprenticeship programs and how they are helping address today's skilled-labor shortages.
Report: It’s Time: Using Modern Apprenticeships to Reskill America.
Story links for Nov. 15, 2019
What are strategic teams and how do they help your company achieve its strategic goals? Dan Wolf, author of “Strategic Teams and Development: The fieldbook for People Making Strategy Happen,” will tell us what makes a good strategic team.
Story links for Nov. 8, 2019
Manufacturers' wish list
The PrecisionPath Consortium looks at future metrology needs for today's increasingly complex manufacturing industry.
Based on data analysis and an industry survey, "Technology Roadmap for Large Scale Manufacturing" outlines trends that cut across multiple 3D measurement technology families.
Story links for Oct. 25, 2019
The right way to create custom inspection fixtures
Increased manufacturing complexity has been driving the need for robust, accurate fixtures. We talk to Victor Rinaldi at Phillips Precision about the rise in custom fixturing and why companies are turning to third parties, such as Phillips, to design complex fixturing solutions. What's involved?
Watch previous Tech Corner of Inspection Arsenal modular fixturing system.
Story links for Oct. 18, 2019
How to deal with disruptive employees
The disruptor. The grump. Debbie Downer. Cranky Charlie. Every company has had employees that are hard to deal with. Lisa Ryan, Chief Appreciation Strategist with Grategy tells us how to deal with them.
Download her book "Manufacturing Engagement: 98 Proven Strategies to Keep Your Top Talent from Becoming Someone Else's"
Story links for Oct. 11, 2019
Join us for a look at Brunson Instrument's amazing 220,000 square feet cave where they design and manufacture their state-of-the-art metrology equipment.
Story links for Oct. 4, 2019
Tech Corner: Lasertec Optelics Hybrid Confocal Microscope
Laser and white-light confocal in one body
We take a closer look at the Lasertec Optelics Hybrid Confocal Microscope, which features high resolution, wide FOV, nano-scale measurement, and wavelength selection.
Story links for Sept. 27, 2019
Changing the face of engineering
Michelle Edwards, chair of the Women in Metrology committee for the Coordinate Metrology Society, talks about women in engineering, and the importance of diversity.
Story links for Sept. 25, 2019
Chad Kymal, CTO of Omnex Inc., talks about how technological developments are causing changes to auto standards, methodologies, and the QMS.
Article: "Considerations of Functional Safety, Automotive SPICE, and Cybersecurity in Automotive New-Product Development"
Webinar: "Safety Products, and Electric (EV) & Autonomous (AV) Vehicle Standards"
Story links for Sept. 20, 2019
This is not your father's SEM
This week on Tech Corner we look at the JEOL NeoScope (JCM-7000) scanning electron microscope from Nikon Metrology. Auto functions, stage automation, and software enable easy sample imaging and elemental analysis.
Story links for Sept. 13, 2019
The quality professional's role in innovation.
This week we talk to Jim Harrington, CEO of Harrington Management Systems, about innovation, and how and why the quality professional should be involved in the process.
See Jim Harrington's latest books:
Innovation Systems Cycle (Coming Fall 2019)
Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
QDL for September 6, 2019
Tech Corner: Nikon SMZ 1270i Stereo Microscope
We look at the SMZ 1270i stereo microscope, which offers a wide viewfield at low magnification, enabling easy confirmation of observation targets,while its cutting-edge optics provide bright and sharp images through the entire viewfield.
QDL for September 4, 2019
For more information, don't miss the free webinar: "Lower the Cost of Production With Robust 3D Printed Jigs and Fixtures" on Tuesday, September 10, at 11 a.m. Pacific, 2 Eastern
Read the article: "Cost, Quality, Schedule: How 3D Printing Helps Production Engineers Get the Job Done"
QDL for August 23, 2019
This week: A close look at the Olympus DSX1000 Digital Microscope
We look at a new digital microscope from Olympus. The DSX1000 boasts a 20–7,000X magnification range and the ability to instantly switch between six observation methods. A fast motorized optical zoom lets you optically zoom in and out by simply turning the dial on the console. Advanced algorithms enable you to capture high-resolution 3D images just by pushing a button.
QDL for August 16, 2019
We talk to Rigved Raut, founder of McPond, about connecting people who have machine-work but no machines with shops that have underutilized equipment. Plus: We look at probes and probe calibration spheres from Q-Mark
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QDL for August 9, 2019
The CMSC is more than just the only U.S. Trade show for large volume 3D metrology. It's metrology education and outreach, increasing diversity in the metrology field, and plotting a path forward for meeting the future personnel and technical needs of manufacturing.
QDL for August 2, 2019
This week we look at Nikon Metrology's MM 800 measuring microscope and the iNexiv VMA vision system, as well as CMM-Manager software running on both.
QDL for July 26, 2019
This week on QDL we talk about the connection between employee engagement and appreciation and workplace performance with Lisa Ryan, Chief Appreciation Strategist, with Grategy.
Download her book Manufacturing Engagement: 98 Proven Strategies to Keep Your Top Talent from Becoming Someone Else's
