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Manufacturers are increasingly hiring second chance citizens—those with criminal records—due to their valuable skills and strong work ethic. Programs like Purdue’s Manufacturing Skills for Success (MS4S) provide training that helps these workers transition into manufacturing roles.

Feedback from test data is used to improve production processes.

Machine vision is vital for industrial automation, providing essential image analysis amid labor shortages. Effective implementation relies on precise lighting to ensure high-quality images, with different applications requiring specific setups, such as backlights for measurements and line scan lights for fast-moving materials.

AI is revolutionizing quality control in electronics manufacturing by enhancing inspection processes and reducing costs. Anna-Katrina Shedletsky emphasized the power of machine learning and deep learning to automate tasks, improve product quality, and deliver significant ROI, making quality control the perfect starting point for AI implementation.

The combination of closed loop quality systems and AI-driven machine vision is transforming manufacturing by enabling real-time adjustments and proactive problem-solving.

The manufacturing industry is evolving due to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics, significantly impacting job outlooks, as highlighted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This article will explore quality trends and provide guidance for future changes.

A manufacturer retrofitted aging PLC-5 systems in aircraft painting facilities with Rockwell’s ControlLogix and R. Stahl’s IS components, enhancing safety, reliability, and maintenance for future operations.

Event-based vision technology addresses challenges in industrial machine vision, such as data overload and the need for real-time processing, by efficiently capturing changes in a scene with high speed and low power consumption.

The author began their quality career in a West Michigan paint department, where they improved product quality by mastering a paint pretreatment system and collaborating with the quality team. His efforts led to ISO certification and recognition from quality professionals, culminating in their membership in the American Society for Quality.

Active thermography (AT) is a nondestructive testing method that uses advanced infrared camera technology and software to inspect subsurface defects in materials like those used in aerospace and automotive industries.