Check out the February 2024 edition of Quality! Read our stories on automatic manual gaging, an interesting analysis of the Tom Brady DeflateGate controversy, tips to improve productivity from Jim Smith, and much more!
Materials testing ensures quality by subjecting materials and products to controlled conditions to evaluate properties and behavior under stress. Learn how mechanical, physical, and chemical properties are evaluated to determine suitability for different applications.
Explore how AI can revolutionize country management models. Discover the results of our test on ChatGPT 3.5. Learn about the potential and limitations of AI for management and quality professionals.
The manufacturing landscape is undergoing a profound transformation in the era of Industry 4.0, characterized by the integration of digital technologies, automation, and data-driven decision-making. Quality 4.0 is at the heart of this evolution.
The Deflategate scandal erupted following the 2014 AFC Championship Game between the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts when accusations emerged that the Patriots had intentionally deflated footballs to gain an unfair advantage.
Microscopy systems must ensure data integrity and process reliability to meet regulatory requirements with a software solution providing the respective functionalities such as Audit Trail, Electronic Signatures, and User Management.
Welcome to our ranking of perennial quality superstars. EPM has been on our Leadership list for multiple years. Congratulations and keep up the good work.
Welcome to our ranking of perennial quality superstars. DIT-MCO International has been on our Leadership list for multiple years. Congratulations and keep up the good work.
Quality is important in manufacturing as it can protect reputation and help in case of unexpected events. Quality can even help in clearing up the ambiguity of cheating versus gaining a competitive advantage.
In our last article, I focused on the things business owners need to be prepared for when selling their business. In this article I'm going to talk about the negotiation strategies owners need to know, but that most do not.
Are you struggling to implement Lean methods in your organization? In this column, we will discuss the biggest obstacle to practicing Lean and how emotionally intelligent leaders can address resistance from staff to successfully implement improvement methods.
In 2003, the company I was working for took the pioneering step of pursuing ISO 9001:2000 Certification. When the management made this decision, I was the sole volunteer who willingly invested extra hours to establish a robust quality management system for the company.
So how does a company encourage employees to perform and to seek to learn more about effective auditing? There are a few things that could be useful in your internal training program.
Aircraft wheels are put through aggressive and cyclic NDT inspection protocol and the wheel’s potential for failure has led manufacturers to require various repetitive inspections at regular intervals.
Some manufacturers will use a single-point calibration system to measure volumetric flow—however, a two-point calibration provides a much higher level of accuracy.
Manufacturers that routinely challenge their leak tightness testing process will consistently produce products with reliable performance, battery longevity and safety.
It’s the tiniest defects that are the major problems today.
January 8, 2024
Do I need a 3D CT volume with the highest resolution for a detailed analysis, or is a fast overview scan sufficient to define the regions from which I want to make additional high-resolution detail scans?