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Recruiter.com Expands with New Office and Staff

Recruiter.com, a leading recruiting and career website, recently expanded in February of 2013, with a new office in Farmington, CT. The new office will house sales, management, and support staff. A new staff member was also added to the team. David Ranno joined Recruiter.com as an Account Executive. David has a background in sales and Internet marketing and is a CT ...




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Mind Over Moment: 6 Tools to Build Resilience, Happiness, and Success

Article by Anne Grady Do you often feel like you have spent your whole day chipping away at your to-do list without accomplishing any of the things that are most important to you? You are not alone. As a CEO, mom, wife, volunteer, friend, daughter, and overachiever, I know how that feels. It's like you're on a hamster wheel, never making any progress. You go through the week looking forward to Friday, and then you spend the weekend catching ...




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The Heart-Mind Alliance: Find Your Core Values and Let Them Guide You at Work

What comes to mind when you think about your morals and values? Is it plausible to think these very basic principles could quite possibly be responsible for your perception of the world around you? What about the effect they have on your job or your work ethic? Family development expert Stephen J. Bavolek defines our morals as a code of conduct with identified rights ...




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Everyone Thrives Somewhere: 3 Ways to Find the Right Company Culture for You

Article by Jeff Thompson I had always wanted to work at a place that had fun: lots of laughter and smiling faces, an open-door policy, people working together. In short, I wanted to work at a place I could call home. So, in the '80s, when I was working for a frozen pizza brand, I took it upon myself to seek out my




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Money Is Good, but Skills Are Better: 5 Side Hustles That Can Make You Better at Your Day Job

When you think of the value a side hustle can bring to your life, what comes to mind? If one of your first thoughts is "making extra money," you're not wrong. Starting a side gig is a great way to bring in extra income during your time away from your primary job. But you might also want to consider how the right side hustle can make you better and more ...




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First Impressions Are a Matter of Style: 5 Tips on Controlling the Conversation and Getting the Job You Deserve 

Within the opening moments of a job interview, your first impression is made. Controlling that impression is often a matter of personal style. Let's talk about that one question we ask ourselves everyday: What am I going to wear? This question is never more important than it is on the day of a job interview. Yes, yes — your personality and skills matter, too. However, if we're talking about ...




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Should You Always Take the Promotion?

When we talk about happiness at work, we usually focus on ways to boost your satisfaction and land a position that offers a sense of purpose and fulfillment. One tidbit that rarely makes headlines is that many employees are actually pretty content with their work. In fact, a CNBC/SurveyMonkey survey found that 85 percent of American workers are happy with their jobs. With numbers like those, it stands ...




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Data Mining: Making the Right Connections

While data mining can unearth a wealth of information, it takes discriminating analysis to make sure we are not just making connections, but the right connections.




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Machine Vision for Battery Production 4.0

For quality assurance purposes and to optimize the manufacturing workflow, machine vision is employed throughout the entire process to identify production errors, damage, or impurities early on.




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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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AI Improves Inspection in Battery and EV Manufacturing

AI-based edge-learning streamlines complex battery and EV inspection tasks and separates scrap from suitable.




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How Digital Twins Can Optimize Production, Fabrication, and Assembly

Digital twins replicate real-world environments digitally, aiding manufacturers in optimizing processes and improving safety and performance.




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Inside the Expanding Applications of Vision Measurement Systems in Automotive Manufacturing

Traditional measurement methods struggle with complex geometries and modern plastic parts. Advanced vision measuring systems offer advantages for automotive manufacturers, but traditional tools are still preferable in some areas.




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Hurco, IndyCar Team Extend Partnership

Hurco Companies, Inc. and Indianapolis-based race team Ed Carpenter Racing (ECR) recently announced a continuation of their long-standing partnership.




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Electric Vehicles and a Systematic Approach to Climate Change

In a world grappling with climate change, the push for sustainability has made electric vehicles (EVs) a popular choice. Some states are even phasing out gas engine vehicle sales by 2030/2035. However, considering the total impact of producing and operating EVs reveals a more complex picture.




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What an 1894 Crisis Has in Common with the Climate Change Crisis

The 1894 Horse Manure Crisis revealed the negative effects of rapid industrialization. Today, we can learn from past strategies to address the current climate crisis and promote a sustainable future.






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The Accuracy Nexus: 3D Scanning in Additive Manufacturing for Custom Car Builds and Mesh Repair Solutions

The integration of 3D scanning and additive manufacturing has opened new possibilities in metrology. Analyzing the technical intricacies of 3D laser scanning hardware and software reveals their pivotal role in shaping engineering's future.




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The Importance of Digital Surface Inspection in Additive Manufacturing

3D printing is a revolutionary technology that enables the creation of intricate and complex designs by adding material layer by layer. The final surface roughness of the printed part is critical to its overall performance and can have a major impact on its functionality.




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How to Improve Quality Control by Managing a Drifting Zero Point during Air Leak Testing

Plant engineers and quality departments often struggle with zero point drift during air leak testing, where the initial zero reading shifts over time, leading to frequent adjustments of the leak test instrument. This article addresses the causes of zero drift, commonly attributed to changes in shop floor temperature, and provides strategies to minimize or eliminate this issue for improved efficiency in quality control processes.




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Beyond the Human Eye: AI Improves Inspection in Manufacturing

Artificial intelligence brings a new dimension of precision and efficiency to automated inspection applications.




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Universal applications and implementations of UTMs

UTM is versatile and cost-effective, evaluating physical properties while adhering to industry standards. They test durability and establish load thresholds for functionality, safety during use, and minimum loads for usability, improving the quality of the final product.




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Automating EV Battery Tray Inspection Increases Speed of Information

In the competitive electric vehicle (EV) industry, perfecting the battery tray's aluminum weld design is critical. It houses essential components and safety ensuring precise integration is crucial to prevent potential hazards such as torsion-induced bending of both the battery tray and the vehicle body due to thermal expansion of battery cells.




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Device Monitors Metal Stamping Press

Real-time data acquisition prevents defective parts at an auto parts manufacturer.




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The Importance of Quality Assurance and Safety

I started my career in quality assurance and configuration management in 1963. On April 10th of the same year, the USS Thresher SSN 593 sank during its sea trials, leading to the tragic loss of 112 Naval Personnel and 17 civilians.




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Screw Thread Inspection: Options, Dimensions and Decisions

The standardization of screw threads has been a historical endeavor involving several organizations. However, the ASME B1 Screw Thread Committee has emerged as the primary organization responsible for holding, updating, and curating these standards.




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System ‘Crushes’ Force Measurement Application

Rugged data acquisition technology helps a manufacturer design more reliable rock-crushing equipment.




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Smart Glasses Aid Inspection of Automotive Wire Harnesses

AI-based vision system ensures that relays and other components are installed correctly.




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AI-Based Vision System Inspects Cutting Tools

AI helps automated inspection system detect minute defects despite natural variation in the parts.




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Materials Testing: Inside the Vascular Labyrinth

Catheters are used for various medical procedures, including addressing issues in a person's arterial network and urological conditions. They also deliver medical devices and treat conditions such as clogged arteries and irregular heartbeats. Testing for catheters includes tensile testing, lubricity testing, and usability/trackability testing.





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Test Methods in Combination Advance Quality for Metal Additive Manufacturing

This article introduces materials testing for metal powder and parts made using metal additive manufacturing. It covers types of testing and their objectives for characterizing printed metal, aimed at non-experts new to metal printing and testing.




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New Scale Robotics Automates Gauging Applications With FANUC Cobots

VICTOR, NY—New Scale Robotics has been named an authorized systems integrator (ASI) for FANUC America Corp., enabling the company to more effectively use its Q-Span automated gauging technology in conjunction with FANUC’s collaborative robots.




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Phenna Group Appoints New Group Head of Corporate Development

Phenna Group has appointed Jon Harrison as the Group Head of Corporate Development.




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Using Robotics and Automated Inspection in Manufacturing to Achieve Autonomous Process Control

For automation-focused companies, Autonomous Process Control (APC) isn’t just a tech advancement—it’s essential for achieving six sigma quality and boosting yields and profitability.




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How CT Quality Analysis of EV Batteries Can Help Address Demand and Performance

EVs could represent 45 to 58 percent of all vehicles by 2030, with the lithium-ion battery market expected to grow over 30 percent annually. The question is whether battery quality can keep up with this surge.




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Time Series Analysis for Better Quality Control

Time series analysis enables manufacturers to track quality data, revealing patterns, trends, and anomalies to maintain consistent production standards. This method can be applied to daily production output or hourly quality measurements.




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Compression Testing Fundamentals

Compression testing is key in materials science for evaluating how materials respond to compressive loads. It helps determine mechanical properties like stiffness, strength, and fatigue life. This overview covers the testing process, material properties, standards, applications, challenges, and best practices.




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Webinar: Spearheading Growth in Troubled Times

The Harrington Institute Fellows are hosting a free webinar on Wednesday, May 1.




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The Quality Toolbox for Supply Chain Management

In March 2013, Lululemon, a billion-dollar Canadian athletic apparel company, made headlines after the media got wind of an unusual story. The Vancouver-based company recalled its popular black yoga pants after customers complained that the active wear was too sheer.




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Time for Environmental Testing

Materials are designed to withstand the environment and stress to which they will be subjected. The properties of a material or component involve not only the elemental composition but manufacturing processes such as heat treatment and machining processes.




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Get Smart About Green Manufacturing

Green manufacturing doesn’t have to involve solar power and wind turbines. It can be turning equipment to a lower setting when not in use, switching the lighting, or even changing a plant’s operating hours in order to save electricity.




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CyberMetrics Announces New Leadership of the Asset Management Division

Though FaciliWorks CMMS is already used by hundreds of Mexican companies, there is still an enormous number of potential clients who are in need of a system like FaciliWorks.




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President Obama Announces New Public-Private Manufacturing Innovation Institute

The President announced new steps with the private sector to strengthen the manufacturing sector, boost advanced manufacturing, and attract the good paying jobs that a growing middle class requires.




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AME Innovation Summit Features Breakthrough and Lean-Minded Thinking

The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) is pleased to present its Innovation Summit in Irvine, CA, March 13-14. Leading industry innovators and longtime lean and innovation advocates will converge at the Irvine Marriot to share exclusive insider knowledge with attendees.




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Penny Pritzker Announces 12 New Manufacturing Communities

The initiative is designed to accelerate manufacturing nationwide.




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Manufacturing in Testing Conditions

Manufacturers of products ranging from military airplanes to lawnmowers all have something in common; each needs to be confident that their product can withstand the environmental conditions that their materials and components might be exposed to.




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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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Shin-Etsu to Begin Licensing of Its Solar Cell Manufacturing Technology

The solar cells that have a conversion efficiency of 21 percent.




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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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NAM: New EPA Ozone Regulations Could Be Costliest in U.S. History

Regulations could cost the U.S. economy $3.4 trillion.




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Huge Manufacturing Increase Expected in Sub-Saharan Africa

Global capital project and infrastructure spending is expected to reach $9 trillion annually by 2025.