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New Noncontact Technologies Meet the Challenges of the Evolving Automotive Industry

The transition from ICE to electric powertrain requires a complete review of the approach to quality and process controls. Some existing checks for ICE find even more extensive applications for the EV sector.




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AME Unveils Details for Fall 2014 Conference

The conference theme is "Strategic Success Through People-Powered Excellence."




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NAM Calls on Congress to Reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank

Westinghouse and Holtec also support the bank's re-authorization.




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Lehigh Valley Health Network Reduces Length of Stay with Minitab

How LVHN used Lean Six Sigma tools and Minitab statistical analysis to achieve improvements in patient-centered care.




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Integrated, Centrally-Managed Machine Vision for Built-In Quality

Labor shortages continue to pressure manufacturers, with some dedicating up to 20% of their workforce to manual inspection. Embracing Quality 4.0 with automated in-line inspections and AI process analytics could provide significant value.




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North American Plastics Alliance Celebrates Fourth Anniversary

 In March 2015, the Alliance welcomed its newest member, the Asociación Nacional de Industrias del Plástico. 




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Is Your Color Workflow Resilient for Today’s Supply Challenges?

Simple changes to how you use color measurement technology and the right training can significantly impact quality control and your bottom line. Here are seven questions every quality control manager should be asking.




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Advancements in Semi-Automated Ballistics Assessment: The Role of CT X-ray NDT

Accurate assessments of military and defense assets, especially ballistics, are crucial for battlefield success. Advanced CT X-ray nondestructive testing (NDT) and robotic systems integration have revolutionized inspections, enhancing quality control and safety.




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Alternative Alloy

According to the company, Ametek Specialty Metal Products (SMP) is set to fill the supply void created by Mitsubishi Electric Metecs Co., Ltd., which ceased production of copper alloys, including MX215 and MX96, in March 2015, with a line of high-performance Pfinodal copper alloys.




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Apex to Carry Booz Allen Payload on Aries Call to Adventure Mission

The payload will enable Booz Allen to run diagnostics on software for on-orbit space domain awareness.




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Styli and Probe Extensions: Small Accessories Have A Big Impact On CMM Accuracy

Styli and probe extensions can provide certainty for most measurements. Find the right tools made from the right materials for your quality needs.





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Delayed by Deadly Wastes: A Rented Car Gives Rise to All 8 of Them

In a world where every minute matters, a car rental turns into a frustrating ordeal of delays and inefficiencies. Will I reach my important meeting on time, or will I be exposed to the 8 deadly wastes?




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Unlearning: Lean’s Toughest Challenge?

Many continuous improvement (CI) champions encounter resistance to adopting the necessary mindset, often perceiving individuals as closed-minded or too comfortable. Unlearning long-held beliefs can be stressful, especially for those whose careers depend on them, and psychologists note this process can often be harder than learning new skills—particularly for the most successful individuals.




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AI-Driven Automation is Transforming Manufacturing and Overcoming Key Challenges in the Industry

Advancements in AI and machine learning offer hope to revolutionize industrial automation and tackle modern manufacturing challenges.




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Compliance in Manufacturing: A Practical Guide for Small Manufacturers

Manufacturing compliance goes beyond ticking boxes; it's about trust and excellence. Small manufacturers can navigate complex regulations by understanding compliance history, using technology, and implementing effective strategies for success.




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Big Money from Small Data

The hype around "big data" has mainly aimed at niche market sales without delivering expected benefits. Similarly, the business world's obsession with Lean Six Sigma has shown minimal returns on investment. In contrast, over the last 25 years, I've leveraged small Excel files to significantly cut costs and increase profits, often by millions of dollars, through a reliable sequence I discovered.




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Conquering Logistics Challenges for Optimal Quality Output

Today’s manufacturing environment demands greater product variety, shorter lead times, and higher customer expectations. To meet these challenges, manufacturers need agile and efficient intralogistics solutions, specifically scalable, modular systems that adapt to production changes and optimize resources while ensuring high quality.




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How AI is Addressing Vital Challenges Across the Metrology Value Chain

In March 2023, after a GPT model passed a biology exam, Bill Gates noted on his blog that AI could save lives and address climate change. If AI can tackle such significant challenges, it can also help with issues faced by manufacturers, metrologists, and quality control professionals. This article will examine the challenges metrologists encounter and highlight potential AI-driven solutions in the metrology value chain.




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August Manufacturing Technology Orders Fall Short of 2023; Outlook Optimistic for Remainder of 2024

Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $360.8 million in August 2024.




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Your Manufacturing Process Deserves Digitally Connected 3D Measurement Data

Digital connectivity is a driving feature of our lives. While invaluable in our personal lives, it also has the potential to transform manufacturing processes. In many cases, this has already taken root. But in one area – 3D measurement activities – it has so far not been used to the fullest.




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Mental Fatigue Makes Brain Areas ‘Fall Asleep,’ Leading to More Aggressive Behavior



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Maple on Display in the New Mathematics Gallery at the Science Museum, London

Waterloo, Canada, December 12, 2016: Maplesoft today announced that its mathematical computation software, Maple, is now on display at the Science Museum in London. On December 8, 2016, the museum opened Mathematics: The Winton Gallery which explores how mathematicians, their tools and ideas have helped to shape the modern world over the last four hundred years. The gallery showcases an early version of Maple from 1997.




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Ingalls Chief Wilkinson To Lead Newport News, Blanchette To Run Ingalls

HII [HII] on Wednesday named Kari Wilkinson, currently president of the company’s Ingalls Shipbuilding segments, as the incoming president of its nuclear shipbuilding operations in Virginia effective Jan. 1, 2025. […]




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Midea Heat Pumps to Power NYC’s “Clean Heat For All Challenge”

NYC is aiming to address the green energy gap through its new “Clean Heat for All Challenge,” using custom window heat pumps specially designed for the project by electric heat pump manufacturer Midea America Corp.




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Danfoss to Power All North America Facilities with Solar Energy by 2025

Danfoss North America recently signed a power purchase agreement with CIG Capital, a U.S.-based project financing firm, to purchase about 75 MW of solar power from a solar farm in Texas, starting in 2025.




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AABC Installs New Officers and Directors for 2024-2026

The Associated Air Balance Council (AABC) installed new officers and directors for 2024-2026 during its Annual Meeting in Lost Pines, Texas.




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Allied Commercial: Rooftop Matchup App

With instant access to over 4,000 light commercial RTU’s, the Allied Crossover App quickly identifies the best Allied Commercial™ matchup for your equipment replacement needs.




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GreenStar Energy Systems – serving YOU: America’s HVAC Installers, Contractors, Technicians and Dealers

We guarantee we’ll save GreenStar Alliance members thousands on equipment costs. We are also here to help streamline your business, taking care of documentation and shipping for you as well! Learn more by calling 888-249-HVAC, or go to www.GreenStarAlliance.com!




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Calling All Humans: Let’s Guide The Next Generation Of The Trades With Passion, Pride, Determination, And Generosity

With early exposure to the trades, a young girl found inspiration from the women she saw working in the industry, and now she wants to encourage more women to get into the business.




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Air-Tro Voted Best HVAC Company in San Gabriel Valley for 5th Straight Year

Bob Helbing, president of Air-Tro Inc., announced that his air conditioning and heating company won the San Gabriel Valley Readers Choice Award for the fifth year in a row. Air-Tro was voted the best heating and cooling company in the region.




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Air-Tro Wins 2016 Readers Choice Award for San Gabriel Valley

Air-Tro Inc., a heating and air conditioning contractor in Monrovia, California, announced that the company has won the 2016 Readers Choice Award for San Gabriel Valley. This is the third year in a row that the company has won the award.




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NADCA Fall Technical Conference Offers Hands-On Training

NADCA’s annual Fall Technical Conference features hands-on training during which attendees can use real-world scenarios to develop practical skills.




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Installing Thermostatic Expansion Valves

As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is especially true when a replacing a thermostatic expansion valve (TXV).




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The Beneficial Properties of Small Diameter Copper Tube for Heat Exchangers

Manufacturers are designing a new generation of heat exchangers with more advantages over present designs.




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HVAC Worker Dies in Elevator Shaft Fall

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has taken the helm of an investigation since it was a workplace fatality.




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Allied Air Announces Price Increases

Allied Air Enterprises is planning to raise prices on residential products by as much as 10% and on commercial products by as much as 12%.




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Alleima: Compressor Valve Steel

The new material of the compressor valve steel Freeflex Versa contributes to designing smaller, more sustainable, and more energy efficient compressors for refrigerators, and freezers.




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Allied Air Enterprises: Gas Furnace

Allied Air Enterprises announces the new 97G2E Two-Stage Constant Torque Gas Furnace with 97% AFUE Efficiency under the Concord and Ducane brands. 




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Allied Air Prepares to Launch R-454B Products

Allied Air is set to launch an extensive range of equipment that uses the refrigerant R-454B, which has a GWP of 466, about 78% lower than that of R-410A.




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NAVAC Comes to Aid of Couple Facing Health Challenges

Miracle Mechanical has successfully transformed the lives of families facing financial and health-related challenges with no-cost HVAC and plumbing services.




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Daikin Advances to Final Phase of Heat Pump Challenge

The Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge aims to foster collaboration among manufacturers, utilities, and other stakeholders to develop next-generation heat-pump technology capable of delivering reliable and energy-efficient heating in extreme winter conditions.