In manufacturing, precision, accuracy, and efficiency are crucial. Traditional metrology methods ensure quality control, but industrial CT scanning is revolutionizing inspection and quality assurance.
To achieve product quality and consistency, manufacturers have relied on X-ray fluorescence (XRF) for fast and accurate insights into material composition and integrity. This article explores the pivotal role of XRF technology in enhancing quality assurance and control in manufacturing.
A computer that can think for itself presents a polarizing reality. Some see it as an all-encompassing solution, while others fear risks to security, whether it's for their job or their information. This is increasingly true in the world of nondestructive evaluation (NDE).
Did you know that although women make up almost half of the labor force in the United States, they constitute only 30% of the manufacturing workforce? This huge disparity points out the significant untapped potential of 3.06 million women looking for work.
ESG means a lot more than a company’s individual environmental, social, and governance frameworks – it forms a central pillar around which operations must be built.
Manufacturing businesses must ensure the safety of their employees and equipment. ESG is a crucial component of operations, with the core focus on reducing employee exposure to hazards, particularly air pollution.
Quality managing editor Michelle Bangert talked with Justin Newell, CEO of Inform North America, who recently wrote an article for Quality on trustworthy AI.
Traditional measurement methods struggle with complex geometries and modern plastic parts. Advanced vision measuring systems offer advantages for automotive manufacturers, but traditional tools are still preferable in some areas.
New calibration software trends simplify processes, enhance traceability, ensure compliance, and drive data-driven accuracy in response to increasing demands for precision.
I started my career in quality assurance and configuration management in 1963. On April 10th of the same year, the USS Thresher SSN 593 sank during its sea trials, leading to the tragic loss of 112 Naval Personnel and 17 civilians.
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