ar White Paper: An Alternative to LVDTs = Lab Quality Linear Measurement Capabilities + Superior Industrial Gauging Performance By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500 SMAC electric gage actuators provide gaging solutions with consistent, fast and precise control of the process. Full Article
ar White Paper: Learn about the Transformative Advantages of Wireless Measurement Data Collection for Industry 4.0 By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:18:34 -0400 Starrett is offering a comprehensive white paper that discusses why traditional approaches to measurement data collection are inefficient and error-prone without the ability to support IoT/ Industry 4.0. Full Article
ar White Paper: Machine Vision, AI & the Cloud are Creating the Scalable, Autonomous Inspection System of the Future By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Apr 2021 10:29:27 -0400 It is impossible to overestimate the critical nature of keen and constant visual inspection in any production process. That’s why an advanced vision system is vital for any of today’s advanced production lines – as well as for “yesterday’s” older and more issue-prone lines. Full Article
ar White Paper: University Uses Advanced Micro-CT Scanning for Inspection of Historical Artifacts By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 A Nikon Metrology XT H 225 ST computed tomography imaging system at the University of Arkansas is enabling non-destructive, 2D and 3D study of the inside as well as the outside of a wide variety of objects. Download the white paper to read more. Full Article
ar Eddy Current NDT Equipment Market to Reach $538 Million by 2026 By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Aerospace market, increasing number of oil and gas refineries to fuel growth of eddy current NDT equipment market through 2026. Full Article
ar Automation Trends At IMTS 2018: Cobots, Cameras, Careers, Mobile Robots, IIoT, AI And More By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Connectivity is the key for companies that want to improve quality. Full Article
ar Zetec to Host Webinar on How Scalable NDT Solutions Can Improve Accuracy, Efficiency in Oil & Gas Inspection Applications By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 A question-and-answer period will follow the webinar. A recorded version will be available for later viewing. Full Article
ar Four Solar Atmospheres Facilities Obtain AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 Certifications By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Solar has held AS and ISO quality management systems registration certificates since 2001. Full Article
ar Zetec Celebrates 50 Years of Providing NDT Inspection Technology Solutions By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 In 1968, Zetec won a government contract to inspect steam generator tubing and developed an analog, single-frequency eddy current tester, a state-of-the-art instrument at the time. Over the next 20 years, Zetec’s eddy current testing equipment, training, and methodology became industry standards for nuclear power NDT, then in balance-of-plant and process industry applications. Full Article
ar NAM, Ariel Corporation Partner to Open Doors, Open Minds on Manufacturing Day By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Manufacturing Day gives manufacturers the opportunity to address the skills gaps they face, connect with future generations, take charge of the public image of manufacturing and ensure the ongoing prosperity of the industry as a whole Full Article
ar Contaminated Water Source at a Nuclear Power Plant Facility is “Problem-Solved” Using 3D Laser Scanning By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
ar NDT: The Unsung Hero Set for a Starring Role in the Future of Industry By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400 The inspection industry has been critical in ensuring safety in the modern world and will play a key role in the transition to industry 4.0. Full Article
ar Department of Energy Awards $187M to Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing Competitiveness By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
ar Exact Metrology Performs 3D Scan at Nuclear Power Plant By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Company uses high-definition tools to design replacement piping in power plant. Full Article
ar Cnano Technology USA Selects Kansas City Region for North American Headquarters By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0400 International manufacturer of electric vehicle components plans to invest $94.7 million in a 333,000-square-foot facility in New Century, Kansas. Full Article
ar How modern software can transform the supply chain with manufacturing quality at the center By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
ar Emerson Acoustic Particle Monitor By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0400 Rosemount SAM42 monitors entrained sand in real-time, providing data essential to improving well throughput, safety, and uptime. Full Article
ar Energy Management: Empowering Quality Departments to Lead the Energy Efficiency Charge By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
ar U.S. Manufacturing Grows at Fastest Pace in Three Years By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Sep 2014 15:06:00 -0400 A surge in orders for plastics and metals have helped power the world’s largest economy past a global slowdown. Full Article
ar Survey: Salaries On The Rise In Plastics By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Base salaries in the U.S. grew 0.7 percent from 2013 to $104,722 in calendar year 2014. Full Article
ar North American Plastics Alliance Celebrates Fourth Anniversary By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400 In March 2015, the Alliance welcomed its newest member, the Asociación Nacional de Industrias del Plástico. Full Article
ar Pressure Forming Popularity Grows 10 Percent In Plastics Manufacturing By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 Ray Products releases 2015 plastics manufacturing industry survey results. Full Article
ar SPE Names Ian Strachan Thermoformer of the Year By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400 The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Thermoforming Division has named Ian Strachan as Thermoformer of the Year. Full Article
ar Westmoreland Mechanical Testing and Research Becomes a Member of America Makes By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Through its memberships in America Makes, WMT&R joins other leading member organizations from industry, academia, government, non-government agencies, and workforce and economic development resources that are working together to innovate and accelerate additive manufacturing and 3-D printing. Full Article
ar Fira Barcelona to Host New 3-D Printing Industry Event By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 The event will offer solutions to the challenges that 3-D printing poses to the industry. Full Article
ar IMTS 2016: Third-Largest Show For Registration And Exhibit Space, Also Showcased Highest Number Of Exhibitors In History By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 This show hosted the highest number of exhibiting companies ever (2,407). After move in, the building was 76 million pounds heavier. Full Article
ar CT Scanning Steps Towards the Future By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Oct 2017 07:00:00 -0400 High-energy, large-format industrial CT scanning allows for feasible inspection of larger parts. Full Article
ar Back to Basics: Material Testing Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Carbon fiber reinforced plastics, or CFRPs, are found throughout the aerospace and automotive industries, as well as in high-performance sporting goods, due to their light-weight, high-strength properties. Full Article
ar Recognizing Women in Manufacturing with the STEP Ahead Awards By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Manufacturing Institute now accepting nominations for annual STEP Ahead Awards. Full Article
ar ASTM International to Host November Symposium on Additive Manufactured Parts By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 The symposium will be held in conjunction with the November standards development meetings of the committee. Full Article
ar PrecisionPath Consortium Releases Technology Roadmap for Large-Scale Manufacturing By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 July PPC meeting at the CMSC Conference concludes last phase of Roadmap project. Full Article
ar German Machine Vision Industry Has Doubled in Last 10 Years By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Sun, 09 Sep 2018 05:00:00 -0400 Success of the industry again produces record numbers for VISION 2018. Full Article
ar NAM, Manufacturers Nationwide Partner to Recruit Next Generation on Manufacturing Day By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Manufacturers open their doors and minds to show students, teachers and parents the truths about modern manufacturing. Full Article
ar Smart Color Sensor Technology By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 It is crucial to hit the right color tone in the production process and to produce it homogeneously across numerous batches. Color not only leaves an impression of quality, but can also be used as an indirect variable to control the process. Full Article
ar With Great Risk... Comes Great Reward By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
ar Combining X-ray Fluorescence, Infrared Spectroscopy and Software Algorithms for Positive Material and Contaminant Identification By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
ar Inspection Software By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500 InspectionXpert Corporation announces the release of the new InspectionXpert OnDemand for CAD, a new quality planning and documentation software platform that supports both 3-D model-based and 2-D print-based formats. Full Article
ar Gage Software By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500 Renishaw’s new EZ-IO software for the Equator Flexible Gauge makes it easy for automation integrators to configure communications between Equator systems and a cell controller. Full Article
ar Gaging Software By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400 The Renishaw Equator flexible gauge is now offered with the new INTUOTM gauging software, combined with a range of industry standard Renishaw probes. Full Article
ar Software By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 FARO announces the release of CAM2 Measure 10.5, its latest software for the FaroArm, FARO ScanArm, FARO Laser Tracker, and FARO 3D Imager. Full Article
ar Software Update By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Mitutoyo America Corporation announced the latest version of MeasurLink software with a variety of functional improvements. Full Article
ar AC Measurement Standard By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 The 5790B AC Measurement Standard is an ac voltage and current measurement or transfer standard designed for the most demanding calibration applications. Full Article
ar SmarTest Wireless Coating Thickness Testing Platform By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 ElektroPhysik’s SmarTest App (available at Google Play Store) combines with ElektroPhysik’s new wireless SmarTest digital SIDSP sensors to create its new coating thickness testing platform. Full Article
ar LK Metrology Measurement Software By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400 British coordinate measuring machine (CMM) manufacturer LK Metrology, Castle Donington, has announced the release of the latest version of its measurement, programming, simulation, analysis and reporting software. Full Article
ar Verisurf Software Inspection Planner Suite By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
ar Mahr Digimar 816 CLT Height Gage By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Mahr Inc. announced its new Digimar 816 CLT height gage for accurate measurements in inspection or production areas. Full Article
ar QT9 QMS Quality Management Software By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400 QT9 Software launched QT9 QMS Version 16.0, adding two new modules and numerous improvements to its quality management software (QMS). Full Article
ar Teledyne FLIR Boson+ Infrared Thermal Camera Embedded Software Upgrade By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400 Enhanced LWIR thermal performance with leading SWaP provides low-risk integration for unmanned platforms, security applications, handhelds, wearables, and thermal sights. Full Article
ar Starrett Touchscreen Wireless Digital Indicator By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
ar Starrett to Showcase Full Range of Metrology, Automated Wireless Data Collection Solutions at IMTS By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 The L.S. Starrett Co. will be demonstrating the latest in quality control inspection technology at IMTS Booth #134130 located in the Quality Assurance Pavilion, East Hall in McCormick Place, Chicago IL from Sept 9-14, 2024. Full Article