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For 40 years Quality Digest has been the go-to source for all things quality. Our newsletter, Quality Digest, shares expert commentary and relevant industry resources to assist our readers in their quest for continuous improvement. Our website includes every column and article from the newsletter since May 2009 as well as back issues of Quality Digest magazine to August 1995. We are committed to promoting a view wherein quality is not a niche, but an integral part of every phase of manufacturing and services.

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 12:22
Thomson Enhances Online Shaft Selector Tool With Real-Time Configuration of Special MachiningUpdate saves time and money
Wed, 12/01/2021 - 12:00
(Thomson Industries: Wood Dale, IL) -- Thomson Industries Inc., a leading manufacturer of linear motion control solutions, has added a real-time special machining configuration capability to its online shaft selector tool. The new functionality…
AMETEK Precitech Introduces New Freeform X, Small Footprint, Five-Axis LatheSmaller footprint, flexible configuration ideal for making advanced freeform optics and molds
Mon, 11/29/2021 - 15:12
(AMETEK: Keene, NH) -- AMETEK Precitech, your global leader in precision diamond turning products, introduces the new Freeform X single point, diamond turning machine. The Freeform X, a five-axis ultra-precision diamond turning lathe, is based on…
What Advice Would You Give a Quality Rookie? Readers Respond.Paying it forward
Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:01
As part of QD’s 40th anniversary hoopla, we wanted to hear from those in the quality field. Tribal knowledge is real and valuable. What you’ve learned as a quality professional can help others starting out in the field. Here are words of wisdom from…
Whitman Controls Introduces Fully Configurable Dual Switch and Sensor Level TransmitterIdeal in OEM applications where precise, level measurement and real-time data communication are critical
Tue, 11/16/2021 - 12:00
(Whitman Controls: Bristol, CT) -- Whitman Controls, a 50-year veteran in the design and manufacture of custom sensors and controls, has launched the L96 Series Level Transmitter, a first-of-its-kind capacitive level transmitter with dual switch and…
Honeywell Introduces Robotic Technology to Help Warehouses Boost Productivity, Reduce InjuriesMinimizes manual labor in high-risk roles associated with high turnover
Thu, 11/04/2021 - 12:00
(Honeywell: Charlotte, NC) -- Honeywell announces its latest innovation in robotic technology designed to help warehouses and distribution centers automate the manual process of unloading pallets, reducing the operational risks of potential injuries…
Markforged Releases Eiger Fleet to Scale Additive ManufacturingEiger Fleet to enable more control and automation of distributed manufacturing
Thu, 10/21/2021 - 12:00
(Markforged: Watertown, MA) -- Markforged, creator of the integrated metal and carbon fiber additive manufacturing platform, The Digital Forge, proudly announces Eiger Fleet, a cloud-based software solution designed to accelerate the adoption of…
Frontline Quick-Service Restaurant Workers Favored Over Technology by Consumers 57 percent of consumers believe restaurant employees have more control over their experience than the brand itself
Tue, 10/12/2021 - 12:02
Labor demand is continuing to outstrip labor supply by a wider margin despite record job openings. The hospitality industry is just one industry taking hard hits, with some restaurants reporting temporarily closing or cutting hours due to the labor…
Primera Announces Its Catalyst Laser Label Marking SystemIndustrial fiber laser-based marking system delivers top performance at a breakthrough price
Thu, 10/07/2021 - 12:00
(Primera: Plymouth, MN) -- Primera Technology Inc., one of the world’s leading manufacturers of specialized digital printing equipment, announces that its new Catalyst Laser Label Marking System is now shipping. What is catalyst laser label marking…
Silicon Designs Announces Low-Cost Single-Axis MEMS Capacitive AccelerometersNew design offers low-noise measurements on up to three orthogonal axes
Thu, 09/30/2021 - 12:00
(Silicon Designs Inc.: Kirkland, WA) -- Silicon Designs Inc., announces the immediate availability of stock quantities of its industry best-selling single axis Model 2210 series. These low-noise, low-cost MEMS capacitive accelerometer modules offer…
FARO to Relocate Manufacturing to U.S.-Based EMS ProviderThe reshoring move will simplify operations
Mon, 09/27/2021 - 12:00
(FARO: Lake Mary, FL) -- 3D metrology provider FARO recently announced the signing of an agreement to outsource its manufacturing to Sanmina Corp., a U.S.-based Fortune 500 electronic manufacturing services (EMS) provider. “As the next step in our…