Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $450.6 million in September 2024.

Leak testing of EV battery cells and modules is vital for safety and defect prevention in North America's growing mobility industry. Early detection of leaks, especially during module assembly, saves time and money while ensuring quality control.

Do you know what percentage of defects are linked to human error? Research from ATKearney reports that it’s 68%.

The manufacturing sector faces challenges like labor shortages and supply chain issues. Adopting standardized modular inspection systems can boost efficiency, improve communication, and reduce costs. These tools also facilitate advanced technologies, helping manufacturers thrive in a competitive landscape.

Generative AI Searches are transforming how professionals access technical data in fields like inspection and gages. While these tools deliver quick results, reliance on their outputs can lead to inaccuracies, as shown by discrepancies in thread specifications. Understanding the strengths and limitations of Generative AI is essential for ensuring the accuracy and relevance of information used in gage calibration and metrology.

The manufacturing sector struggles with declining workforce experience as seasoned veterans retire and new operators lack the necessary skills. To address this, integrating predictive quality technologies and AI-driven recommendations can empower less experienced workers to achieve the quality and performance levels needed.

On November 12, 2024, the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) posted the following letter to its web site and LinkedIn page.

Traditional control charting techniques, despite their long history, can lead to wasteful outcomes due to certain mathematical properties. This article examines these issues using a Minitab dataset and introduces a free 30,000-foot-level metric-reporting app as an alternative, supported by Minitab analyses.

Organizations are increasingly adopting Software as a Service (SaaS) for quality management, moving away from traditional on-premises systems due to its scalability and cost-effectiveness. By 2025, SaaS is projected to power 85% of all business applications, up from 70% in 2023.

This article will explore digital twin technology, its effects on medical device manufacturing, and the associated benefits and challenges. The global market for digital twins was valued at over $8.6 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $138 billion by 2030.