Mitutoyo America Corporation named a new president, Matt Dye, and a new executive vice president, Doug Adkins.

“21 Things That Will Be Obsolete by 2020,” a post by Tina Barseghian for KQED.org, describes predictions for the state of the modern classroom.

According to the ASQ Quality Glossary, voice of the customer (VOC) is defined as, “The expressed requirements and expectations of customers relative to products or services, as documented and disseminated to the providing organization’s members.” 

It’s safe to say that all quality practitioners are familiar with the control charting terms “common cause” and “special cause” variation. However, how many have really thought about their interpretations and associated action plans which could also add to variation? 

If you aren’t excited about manufacturing today, you might need to visit Mississippi. There you’ll find the PACCAR Engine Company (PEC) plant, where process improvement has been a constant since its launch in June 2010.

Ideagen will host its annual seminar for customers in the Middle East next month.

Chamberlain has worked for the company over the last three years, starting out as the business development manager for the HDI product line and moving quickly into the director of sales role.

QVI (Quality Vision International) announces a series of key appointments in its manufacturing, operations and service organizations.

The Certificate Scope of Approval includes: Rolls-Royce Corporation Sub-Tier, Component Measurement, and CMM Programming Supplier categories.