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Check out the December 2024 edition of Quality! Read our cover story on probes and styli products that are becoming smarter. Read more features, the latest columns, a Vision & Sensors special section, and much more!

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Measurement

Probes and Styli Are Becoming Smarter

As manufacturing becomes more automated, probes and styli now include features like 3-D scanning and connect with optical measuring systems.
Genevieve Diesing
December 2, 2024

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.


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Features

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Test & Inspection

Materials Testing: Inside the Vascular Labyrinth

A trifecta of solutions for catheter testing and innovation By James Ritchey
James Ritchey
December 2, 2024

Catheters are essential for interventional procedures, and their reliability is verified through critical tests like tensile, lubricity, and trackability testing. These assessments ensure that catheters meet the demands of medical applications, driving advancements in catheter technology.


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Software

Move Forward, Not Backwards in 2025: A Manufacturing Tech Outlook

The manufacturing sector may be facing challenges, but the future is full of possibilities for those willing to innovate, adapt, and invest in their digital future.
Matt Riesenbach
December 2, 2024

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.


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Management

Standard Work for Steering

After reviewing the purpose and benefits of standard work, I am reminded that working smarter should always be a priority to preserve safety, time, quality, and costs.
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Rochelle Cook PhD, CMBB, PMP, CPHQ
December 2, 2024

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.


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Measurement

Beyond DMAIC: Leveraging AI and Quality 4.0 for Manufacturing Innovation in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Effective AI deployment requires addressing challenges related to continuous learning, adaptation, and the robust management of vast, real-time data streams—areas where DMAIC falls short.
Carlos Alberto Escobar Diaz
November 29, 2024

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.



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Automotive

The Impact of Electric Vehicles on Automotive Manufacturing: The Role of First-Time Quality, Digital Twins, and Dimensional Engineering

Unlike internal combustion engine vehicles, EVs rely on complex battery systems, electric powertrains, and sophisticated software that must work seamlessly together.
Steve Bannasch
November 3, 2024

As electric vehicles (EVs) reshape the automotive industry, manufacturers are pressured to enhance processes and achieve first-time quality. The demand for sustainable transportation requires a rethink of production strategies, with a focus on establishing a one-piece flow—ensuring each unit moves through the line without interruptions. This efficiency is vital for meeting consumer expectations and setting industry benchmarks.




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Columns

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From the Editor | Darryl Seland

From Fundamental To Innovation and Back to Fundamental

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Darryl Seland
December 3, 2024

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.


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NCSLI

Total Quality Management: Paving the Road to Excellence

In TQM, decisions are grounded in analysis rather than intuition.
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Patrick Jester
November 11, 2024

In our ever-changing world of global business, quality is a cornerstone of success. Organizations striving for excellence cannot afford to overlook Total Quality Management (TQM), a management philosophy centered on the continuous improvement of processes, products, and services through the involvement of all employees. 


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The Metrology Corner

Metrology and Art

The intersection of metrology and art can create new perspectives on both human expression and scientific understanding.
Emil Hazarian
Emil Hazarian CCPE, MSQA – MSME Dipl. Ing.
November 11, 2024

This may seem like two very different fields, but they surprisingly intersect, combining the precision and accuracy of measurements with the creativity and subjectivity of artistic expression.


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Column

ISO 10012 Update

This standard can be used by any industrial sectors requiring a measurement management system, and is complementary to the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or any other management system standard.
QM 0322 Professional of the Year John Vandenbemden
John Vandenbemden
November 11, 2024

I have provided updates of the progress and development of ISO 10012 over the past three years. I am happy to say that after three years and numerous meetings the Draft International Standard (DIS) ISO10012 Quality management – Requirements for measurement management system has been released for review, approval, and comments. 


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Measurement

The Rise of Industry 4.0 and its Impact on Metrology

As smart factories have grown to embrace more advanced technologies such as AI, machine learning, and smart sensors, they’ve also evolved to include more developed forms of metrology.
Fabian Vitte
November 11, 2024

These advancements made our factories smarter by enabling systems to communicate with each other, share live data, and make decisions without human intervention. 


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Fellow Traveler

Certification Exam Success From Thinking Slow Quickly

My best advice for passing a certification exam is not to select those courses or publications that make lofty promises of guaranteed pass marks.
Daniel Zrymiak
Daniel Zrymiak
November 7, 2024

This article considers how quality professionals and practitioners can more effectively prepare for their certification exams which are proctored or supervised as they complete a selection of responses from multiple-choice questions.


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Speaking of Quality | Ben Tomic

Reflections as ASQ Inspection Division Chair: Delivering Value and Driving Engagement

We aim to inspire learning, encourage involvement, and foster a culture of excellence within our division and the broader quality community.
Ben Tomic
Ben Tomic
November 4, 2024

Serving as the Chair of the ASQ Inspection Division has been a remarkable journey of leadership, collaboration, and growth. It has been both a privilege and a responsibility to guide the division through strategic initiatives aimed at empowering our members and elevating the quality profession.


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Standards 101 | Roderick A. Munro

Upgrading Your ISO Internal Audit Process

The internal team should be so robust that they make it very hard for the external auditor to find much.
Rod Munro
Roderick A Munro
November 4, 2024

The ongoing challenge for many companies is how to upgrade or integrate internal audit knowledge/competence and maybe cross train auditors for all the auditing schemes that your company is currently registered to or may be planning on expanding.


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Vision & Sensors

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Vision & Sensors | Trends

Innovations Shaping the Future of Contact Image Sensor Technology

High speed, resolution, and dynamic range imaging with true metrology in a compact design
Xing-Fei He
November 26, 2024

Advancements in Contact Image Sensor (CIS) technology are transforming machine vision. They offer high speed, resolution, and a compact design ideal for tight inspection tasks in battery and PCB production lines. With features like high dynamic range and accurate metrology, CIS enhances quality control and efficiency in modern manufacturing.



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Vision & Sensors | Trends

Eliminate Distortion in Wide Angle Imaging for Machine Vision Applications

Modern vision systems need high performance, wide angle lenses that can display high resolution images of large areas in real time.
Mark Peterson
November 25, 2024

Modern vision systems need high-performance wide-angle lenses for applications like autonomous robots and agricultural monitoring. Rectilinear lenses offer straight lines and high resolution without the barrel distortion of fisheye lenses, enabling accurate object detection and real-time performance without the need for post-processing corrections.


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Vision & Sensors | Machine Vision Systems

Pericentric Lenses Explained

Pericentric lenses image both the top and lateral sides of a round object using a single camera.
Joe Gugliotti
November 24, 2024

The pericentric lens captures a top view and a 360° lateral view of cylindrical objects, needing careful selection to fit the image within the camera sensor. Its 24° angle provides adequate side visibility, reducing the need for dedicated side cameras and lowering costs.


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Vision & Sensors | Lighting

Image Sensor Breakthroughs Bring SWIR Imaging Mainstream

Hybrid Cu-Cu Direct Bond and Quantum Dot SWIR Developments Fuel Multispectral Imaging Growth
Steve Kinney
November 23, 2024

Due to advancements in sensor technology, shortwave infrared (SWIR) imaging is gaining traction in industrial applications. This growth is expected to drive a 28% annual increase in the machine vision market, enhancing food inspection, waste recycling, and agriculture.



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Vision & Sensors | Lighting

Why Machine Vision Lighting is So Hard and What You Can Do About It

Selecting a light source from a vast range of types, sizes, and colors is challenging even for the most experienced machine vision practitioner.
Perry C. West
November 22, 2024

Selecting the right lighting for machine vision is challenging, as achieving optimal contrast and consistent illumination is crucial for effective image processing. This article discusses the complexities of lighting design, including front versus backlighting and bright versus dark field illumination, and explores how LED technology and the lighting cube concept can streamline your vision system.


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Vision & Sensors | Automation

Why Automation Misses Its Full Potentialfor Quality—and How to Fix It

Many manufacturers miss out on automation’s potential for improving quality. To achieve these gains, quality must be prioritized from the business case to sourcing and implementation.
Mikkel Viager
Mikkel Viager
November 21, 2024

Manufacturers can significantly enhance product quality through automation, potentially reducing quality issues by 50-75%. However, to achieve these improvements, companies must integrate quality control systems, understand the costs of quality issues, and clearly define quality goals when sourcing automation solutions.


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The Dexory robot is truly autonomous.
Vision & Sensors | Machine Vision 101

The Future of Robotics: From Science Fiction to Industry Redefining Technology

Autonomous systems, collaborative robots, AI-driven robotics applications and sustainable robotics are shaping a new era of automation and human-robot interaction.
Andrei Danescu
November 20, 2024

Robotics is rapidly advancing from science fiction to practical uses across industries like manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. Key trends include autonomous systems operating independently, robots collaborating with humans for improved productivity and safety, and AI integration that allows robots to learn and adapt. This technology enables both large enterprises and SMEs to optimize processes and meet growing demands.


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