Some people might be nervous about completely switching careers, but not Jared Curtis. For his dedication to quality, strong communication skills, and interest in always learning, Jared Curtis is our 2023 Quality Rookie of the Year.

RFI responses are due by May 12.

My informal observations of published white papers and interviews with colleagues support that quality is moving in the direction of Quality 4.0, but very slowly.

Automated robotics are the best way to mimic a human in a factory environment, experts say. A robot's automated camera could replace a person's eyes, a PC would represent the brain and robotic arms are movement.

Now that my hair has turned gray, I periodically think back and consider “what if …” What if I had chosen a different major in college? What if I had not taken a specific job opportunity?

2.0 — I’m guessing that just by writing this number, in this format, many of you know where I’m heading.

Fasteners – such as nuts, bolts, screws and rivets – are essential structural components of vehicles, and their failure can have severe repercussions for driver safety. Many of these metallic items are also unavoidably exposed to harsh operating conditions, meaning they are liable to corrode over time.

PRI announced the expansion of its management systems certification portfolio through the acquisition of SRI Quality System Registrar.

InnovMetric, the independent software development company that empowers manufacturers of every size to digitally transform their 3D measurement processes, is launching of PolyWorks® 2023.

Evident Corporation announced that it has been acquired by private equity firm Bain Capital Private Equity from Olympus Corporation pursuant to the definitive agreement signed on August 29, 2022.