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The Opening Meeting is essential for setting a positive tone in the audit process, where the audit team and auditee discuss the audit's purpose, scope, and logistics. By fostering good communication and rapport, this meeting alleviates anxiety and promotes cooperation, ensuring an efficient and productive audit.

Joining the American Society for Quality (ASQ) is an excellent way to advance your career, especially in tough times. ASQ provides resources like the Career Center, Interview Coach, and skill development opportunities, along with potential dues relief. Explore ASQ's resources to enhance your professional journey!

The 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai featured 3,500 global exhibitors and the International Quality Innovation Forum, where I delivered a keynote on "AI Transformation in Quality and Metrology."

Athletes facing challenges are often told to "return to the fundamentals." Odell Beckham Jr.'s iconic one-handed catch in 2014, deemed "absolutely impossible," showcased his talent and inspired young players. This highlights the crucial role of fundamentals in achieving excellence in sports and beyond.

This article will explore how mass finishing technologies, shot blasting, and bespoke solutions for additive manufacturing (AM) parts play a pivotal role in the final stages of medical device production.

The manufacturing sector is poised for transformation by 2025 through automation and AI to tackle labor shortages. There is also a crucial emphasis on cybersecurity and analytics to future-proof supply chains against ongoing challenges.

Probes and styli are vital for smart manufacturing, evolving into advanced sensors that enhance automation and quality control. These precise tools measure parts, guide machines, and enable real-time adjustments, improving efficiency and reducing defects in CNC and robotic applications.

Standard work is vital for improving safety, efficiency, and quality by establishing the best way to perform tasks consistently. By documenting and implementing these processes, organizations foster a culture of continuous improvement, empowering employees and driving cost savings.

This article explores the evolution of manufacturing data, the limitations of DMAIC in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and introduces Binary Classification of Quality (BCoQ) and Learning Quality Control (LQC) systems as part of Quality 4.0.

Alyssa Rodriguez, PhD, director of the Alaska Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center, talks manufacturing, labor, and more in Alaska.