This year’s State of the Profession survey was fielded March 23-27, 2023. Longtime readers of Quality know the survey is done to understand your peers in the industry. This year respondents had a different set of worries—and tools.

The concept of the map has not been limited to just physical locations. Just think about any activity that would or should be repeated by others. 

It all starts with the question, "How can we clearly see what is going on inside our product without damaging it?"

Leak testing, which has always been essential in the automotive industry for ensuring the manufacture of quality parts and components, is taking on added importance in the mobility age.

At the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), the world's largest technical society for nondestructive testing professionals, we believe that the public deserves to have confidence in their NDT professionals.

How can we make products that need critical material/dimensional performance and are also of a size that becomes very difficult to rapidly and economically produce?

Imagine your task for this week is to develop a hand tool gaging solution for a large rotor with an ID of nearly 400mm. Given the size and the large diameter, it is unlikely the part can be brought to a gage or even a CMM for an in-process check.

Reverse engineering software for 3D scanning enables users to create a three-dimensional model of an object by using a 3D scanner. This type of software is commonly used by engineers, scientists, and other professionals for a wide range of applications.

With the ever-increasing complexity involved with the provision of products and services, the demand for competent workers will undoubtedly increase.

What level of quality do you feel is required in orthopedic implants, pacemakers and other critical, life-sustaining medical devices? The highest quality, of course!