Tim McMahon has over 25 years of leadership experience implementing lean manufacturing. Here, he explains why kaizen is a valuable tool that many companies may not take full advantage of. If you want to analyze your process and uncover pain points, kaizen allows you to do just that.
Selling a business marks years of effort and investment, profoundly affecting the owner, employees, and community. However, finalizing a sale isn't always certain, and sometimes, walking away is the smarter option. This article examines when it's wise to do so and identifies key factors to consider in making that decision.
Since its publication there have been numerous articles about ISO 45001 but very little about OSHA and its requirement in Occupational Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR 1910.
Safety is paramount in manufacturing and distribution, with ISO 45001 (2018) guiding Health and Safety programs under federal regulations. However, there's less focus on OSHA's requirements in 29 CFR 1910.
A good QMS will control nonconformities by acting as a defense line, catching discrepancies and abnormalities in products before they ever reach the customer.
Manufacturers thrive in a competitive market by prioritizing customer needs: price, quality, and delivery. However, long-term success hinges on quality, which ensures products perform as expected from manufacturing through to post-sale. While price is influenced by costs and market dynamics, and delivery by productivity, quality is key to building trust and customer loyalty.
John Martin, AM Research Director, America Makes, and Christine Bernat, Associate Director, Standards Facilitation, American National Standards Institute, describe how the latest standardization roadmap is affecting the industry, trends with additive standards, and how the wrong type of inspection can prevent you from reaping the benefits of additives.
Machine vision projects often face challenges such as slow progress, difficulty in getting quotes, cost overruns, and unreliable operation. These issues require recognizing and adapting to the unique nature of machine vision projects compared to other types of projects.
Integrating AI into quality control processes requires a thoughtful approach that goes beyond mere technology adoption. Here are some proven strategies to ensure successful AI empowerment in quality control.
The recent Boeing door plug failures highlight the urgent need for better quality control. Utilizing AI, particularly Large Vision Models (LVMs), offers a promising solution for enhancing quality assurance by providing unparalleled precision, efficiency, and scalability.