Quality control in manufacturing and engineering relies heavily on compression force testing to determine material strength, durability, and stability. This article highlights the key uses and equipment needed for such testing.
I have worked in regulatory and quality teams for surgical eye implants, virtual reality based devices and wearables for remote patient monitoring, along with providing thought leadership on artificial intelligence regulation.
How did I end up working with medical devices? Reflecting on my career, it's been diverse. Three years ago, I was working on protein structure in research labs. I never thought I'd be in the world of quality later on!
The use of advanced 3D scanning tools is revolutionizing quality control, design, and manufacturing, particularly with the adoption of digital standards and 3D printing. However, this shift presents challenges in maintaining consistent standards globally and across different regulations.
The value of Industry or Technology 4.0 comes when it supports organizational goals, aligns with the strategic plan, and enables employees to improve how work gets done.
Industry 4.0, or Technology 4.0, signifies the shift towards automation, data exchange, and advanced technologies like AI and IoT in manufacturing and beyond. Its value lies in aligning with organizational goals and strategic plans and enhancing employee efficiency, offering a comprehensive approach to modernizing operations across the board.
Instead of telling people what to do, learn how to guide them to the best decisions. Read a preview and listen to the full podcast with Lisa Weis, President of EngageExcellence, LLC, who has taught a course on this subject many times and says it can change the way you lead, work, and parent.
ASQ identifies the basic quality tools as: data collection sheets, histograms, Pareto charts, scatter diagrams, cause and effect diagrams, flow charts/process maps, and control charts.
This month, I'm honored to speak at the ASQ Columbus (Ohio) Section’s annual conference on the theme "What is in Your Toolbox?" I'll discuss the seven basic quality tools I've extensively used over my 30+ years as a quality professional. Interestingly, unlike with my children, I do have a favorite among these tools.
Regulatory bodies like the FDA and MHRA are adapting guidelines to accommodate the evolving AI landscape, stressing the importance of innovative compliance approaches alongside traditional software regulations, including audit trails, electronic records, and signatures.
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.