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Exact Metrology Exhibits at Power-Gen

Power-Gen focuses on all forms of power generation and brings together key suppliers and service providers with decision makers in the international power generation sector.




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Vitrek Names D’Amico Eastern Regional Sales Manager

Vitrek announced that Bob D’Amico has joined the Vitrek sales team as Eastern Regional Manager.




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Contaminated Water Source at a Nuclear Power Plant Facility is “Problem-Solved” Using 3D Laser Scanning

The concern was so much of a significance that a PWR plant in Kansas wanted to assess the issue with the measurement of several of its pipe runs.




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Department of Energy Awards $187M to Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing Competitiveness

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced approximately $187 million in funding, including $48 million of cost share, for 55 projects in 25 states to support innovative advanced manufacturing research and development.




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Cnano Technology USA Selects Kansas City Region for North American Headquarters

International manufacturer of electric vehicle components plans to invest $94.7 million in a 333,000-square-foot facility in New Century, Kansas.




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How modern software can transform the supply chain with manufacturing quality at the center

A leading aircraft manufacturer faces $27B in losses due to slow supply chain fixes, aggravated by escalating quality standards like AS9102 Rev C. The solution lies in seamless communication of requirements from buyers to suppliers, streamlining operations for all parties involved.




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Emerson Acoustic Particle Monitor

Rosemount SAM42 monitors entrained sand in real-time, providing data essential to improving well throughput, safety, and uptime.




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Energy Management: Empowering Quality Departments to Lead the Energy Efficiency Charge

A paper released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) addresses the importance of renewable energy in mitigating climate change and the challenges posed by the global energy crisis. It emphasizes the need to improve energy efficiency in response to increased energy consumption worldwide.





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Glass Transition Temperature of Polymeric Materials

The thermal properties of polymeric materials are important to the function of components and assemblies that will operate in cold or warm environments.




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Pressure Forming Popularity Grows 10 Percent In Plastics Manufacturing

Ray Products releases 2015 plastics manufacturing industry survey results.




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IMTS 2016: Third-Largest Show For Registration And Exhibit Space, Also Showcased Highest Number Of Exhibitors In History

This show hosted the highest number of exhibiting companies ever (2,407). After move in, the building was 76 million pounds heavier.




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Recognizing Women in Manufacturing with the STEP Ahead Awards

Manufacturing Institute now accepting nominations for annual STEP Ahead Awards.




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AGS Additive Manufacturing Helps Relaunch SME DFW Chapter

The association has supported the manufacturing industry for over 85 years.




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ASTM International to Host November Symposium on Additive Manufactured Parts

The symposium will be held in conjunction with the November standards development meetings of the committee.




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NAM, Manufacturers Nationwide Partner to Recruit Next Generation on Manufacturing Day

Manufacturers open their doors and minds to show students, teachers and parents the truths about modern manufacturing.




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White Paper: A Roadmap to Increase OEE Performance

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) continues to gain in popularity as manufacturing teams seek to quantify plant and machine-level performance to find ways each area can be improved and keep production lines running at peak efficiency.




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Quality's 21st Annual Spending Survey

In our 21st Annual Spending Survey, we’ve looked into who will be buying what and when. Despite the economic upset resulting from COVID-19, equipment budgets look to be steady, if not growing, for the next fiscal year.




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High Speed X-ray Computed Tomography for Quality Control

Discover the secrets behind X-ray CT system design and learn how rapid scanning can revolutionize production quality control. Uncover hidden internal voids, inclusions, and defects in molded and die-casted products—all without a single destructive test.




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The Ever-Changing Life of a Quality Management System?

A quality management system program ensures that products and services meet predefined standards, customer expectations, and company-wide benchmarks. One key principle is "first time right," addressing errors immediately at every step.




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Podcast: Additive Manufacturing Inspection

Michelle Bangert, who is the managing editor of Quality, has a chat with Greg Weaver from Weaver NDT about additive manufacturing inspection.




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Ensuring the Quality of Lithium Ion Battery Manufacturing Amid Surging Demand

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries power many of our daily devices. However, manufacturing them requires scarce base metals and has supply and sustainability challenges. Battery recycling is vital for the supply chain. This article discusses using analytical technologies to maximize Li-ion materials and optimize production.




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With Great Risk... Comes Great Reward

Thomas Jefferson and MMA Fighter Jon Jones both emphasized the link between risk and reward, but it's debatable whether Jefferson meant to imply a direct correlation.




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Combining X-ray Fluorescence, Infrared Spectroscopy and Software Algorithms for Positive Material and Contaminant Identification

FTIR is the primary method for material and contaminant identification but lacks sensitivity to metallic components. X-ray fluorescence (XRF) can fill this gap and improve identification accuracy.




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Ensuring Quality Control in Additive Manufacturing Using Advanced Elemental Analysis

Additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, is crucial for producing complex, accurate parts with minimal waste. Ensuring the quality of raw materials and finished metal parts is essential for its success. This paper emphasizes the need for compositional analysis and strict quality control in AM.




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Corrosion Testing: An Important Piece of the Quality Assurance Puzzle

Corrosion prevention is vital for quality assurance in metal goods manufacturing. It helps avoid production delays and customer complaints from rust. Key strategies include four types of corrosion testing: VIA, humidity and salt fog, and iron chip testing. These tests aid in selecting effective protection methods and the right rust preventative dosage.




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Superior Battery Quality: How Automated Defect Recognition Supports Battery Manufacturers On Their Road To Excellence

Batteries are key to electrification, demanding high-quality control and efficient production. The use of Automated Defect Recognition (ADR) and other technologies is critical as the industry aims to scale up to meet the rising demand from electronics, electric vehicles, and energy storage sectors, while also minimizing environmental impacts.




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Position Feedback System

RSF Elektronik unveils the MSR 40 modular rotary position feedback system to machine designers who want a quick way to measure angle on larger rotary axes.




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Position Sensor

Designed for continuous use at operating pressures up to 350 bar, the Novotechnik TH1 touchless sensors are readily integrated into high-pressure hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders.




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Verisurf Software Inspection Planner Suite

Verisurf’s New Inspection Planner Suite lets users quickly and easily create and execute inspection plans for arms, trackers, scanners, and manual CMMs, including executing proven inspection plans on CNC CMMs.




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Mitutoyo Surface Measure Non-Contact Line-Laser Sensor

Mitutoyo America Corporation announced the release of our innovative SM1008S, the first non-contact line-laser sensor in the Mitutoyo Surface Measure product line.




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QT9 QMS Quality Management Software

QT9 Software launched QT9 QMS Version 16.0, adding two new modules and numerous improvements to its quality management software (QMS).




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Starrett Touchscreen Wireless Digital Indicator

The L.S. Starrett Company announced the introduction of its No. W4900 Wireless Digital Electronic Indicator innovation, a precision measurement gage featuring touchscreen technology, multiple resolution and color settings, digital and analog readouts in the same indicator, seven languages, wireless output and many other unique features.




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Gardco Viscosity Calculator, Psychrometric Calculator Apps

Paul N. Gardner USA (Gardco) announced two new custom Gardco mobile apps to enhance efficiency and precision, the Gardco Viscosity Calculator App and the Gardco Psychrometric Calculator App.




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Harold G. Schaevitz Industries ILPS-13Z Miniature LVIT Position Sensor

Harold G. Schaevitz Industries announced the release of the ILPS-13Z Series Miniature Linear Variable Inductive Transducer (LVIT) Position Sensor.




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Verisurf Software Machine Tool Probing (MTP) Suite

Verisurf Software, Inc. demonstrated its new Machine Tool Probing (MTP) suite at IMTS 2024. 




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ETQ AI-Based Predictive Quality Analytics Solution

ETQ, part of Hexagon, launched the ETQ Reliance® Predictive Quality Analytics solution, bringing a new level of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven analytics to its ETQ quality management system (QMS).




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Results in for the 23rd Annual Quality Spending Survey

Would it shock you to learn that spending on artificial intelligence is on the rise? According to respondents of our Annual Quality Spending Survey, 55% of companies expect to increase their spending on AI for 2024.




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Five Quality Companies to Know: DIT-MCO International

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.




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Houston?! I Think We Have a Quality Control Problem

On March 9, NPR reported Boeing was unable to find any paperwork about the door plug and attributed a top Boeing official saying, “It was likely that such records never existed.” Roughly one day later, the Wall Street Journal reported the Justice Department had opened a criminal investigation.




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Meet the 2024 Quality Rookie of the Year: Justin Wise

Justin Wise is an exceptional individual who has been deployed seven times and is fluent in Navajo and Cahuilla. He is currently an inspector general with the Navy, having worked for several years at the DCMA, where he was recognized as the 2021 Quality Representative of the Year. Justin Wise is worth honoring as our 2024 Rookie of the Year.




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Elevating Aerospace Safety: Uniting Stakeholders for a Safer, More Efficient Aviation Industry

The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG®) spearheaded a monumental effort twenty-five years ago to establish uniform standards across the aviation, space, and defense industries, aiming to streamline operations while bolstering quality and safety.




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Culture of Quality Takes Center Stage in Latest Boeing News

As the public trials and tribulations of Boeing continue, we have started to hear discussion of the loss of a culture at Boeing.




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Rebuilding Boeing’s Quality: A New Approach to Manufacturing Excellence

Boeing needs to improve its manufacturing approach to prioritize transparency and continual improvement, which can also help other organizations improve their quality and bottom line.




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Quality Training: Advancements, Methods, and Trends

Quality training is crucial for success in rapidly evolving industries like additive manufacturing, welding, and nondestructive testing.




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Enhancing Metrology through Automation: Elevating Quality and Cycle Time in Precision Manufacturing

The aerospace industry uses automation and metrology to improve product quality and safety. Components require precise measurements for high quality and efficient production.




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Laser-Based NDT Methods for Precise Inspection of High-Value, Safety-Critical Components

The development of laser-based non-destructive testing (NDT) technology has benefitted various industries, including these three examples.




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The Case for Re-Educating Leadership on How to Manage for Quality

Leaders prioritize efficiency and productivity over quality management, compromising long-term standards, evident in the widespread adoption of operational excellence programs like Lean and Six Sigma.





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If it’s Boeing – I’m not Going!

Beleaguered Boeing Starliner's return to Earth — without the astronauts —is scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, September 5th.




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Know Your True Cost of Quality with Integrated ERP

Calculating the true cost of quality becomes faster and simpler with an ERP system that does it for you. This requires a system that includes four essential capabilities.




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The Concept of Quality 4.0 Continues to Evolve

The topic of Quality 4.0 is rapidly becoming a legend due to its mysterious nature; it seemingly has no formal description. Very few people can confidently say that they have seen it or used it.