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Accurate, Reliable Color Management Starts With Right Tools and Right Partner

Don't cut corners on color-matching tools. Professional equipment has advantages that imitations can't match. Learn more in this article.




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Greenhouse Gases Related to ISO 9001 Amendment 1 Clause 4.2 – and other Management System Standards (MSS)

How is the ISO involved with Greenhouse Gasses (GHG)? Over the past 20 years or so, ISO has released a number of standards around GHG.




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Leverage Industry 4.0 to Support a Healthy Organization

Industry 4.0, or Technology 4.0, signifies the shift towards automation, data exchange, and advanced technologies like AI and IoT in manufacturing and beyond. Its value lies in aligning with organizational goals and strategic plans and enhancing employee efficiency, offering a comprehensive approach to modernizing operations across the board.





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The Importance of Regulations in Certification and Audit Standards in Quality Management

In today's competitive industrial landscape, adhering to quality management certification and audit standards is vital for consistency and excellence, especially in sectors like aviation and defense. These standards drive improvement and build customer trust. Understanding the audit process is crucial, as preparation varies by audit type, enabling organizations to effectively meet auditors' expectations.





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Leveraging Automation to Manage Growth: Catching Up with 2023 Plant of the Year, Reed Switch Developments Corp.

Reed Switch Developments Corp. (RSD), a woman-owned manufacturer in Racine, WI, specializes in magnetic reed switches and sensors. Recognized as last year’s Quality Plant of the Year, RSD has achieved a 25% increase in sales year-to-date, leveraging in-house technical expertise and automation to manage growth amid rising costs and economic uncertainty.




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Reflections as ASQ Inspection Division Chair: Delivering Value and Driving Engagement

Serving as the Chair of the ASQ Inspection Division has been a remarkable journey of leadership, collaboration, and growth. It has been both a privilege and a responsibility to guide the division through strategic initiatives aimed at empowering our members and elevating the quality profession.




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Total Quality Management: Paving the Road to Excellence

In our ever-changing world of global business, quality is a cornerstone of success. Organizations striving for excellence cannot afford to overlook Total Quality Management (TQM), a management philosophy centered on the continuous improvement of processes, products, and services through the involvement of all employees. 




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Management Development — A Cautionary Tale

A bad boss creates more bad bosses.




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Management Perspectives

Getting authority is easier than keeping it.




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How to Manage Security, Compliance and Best Practices in the Automation Age

Manufacturers are prioritizing low-code AI tools to simplify application development, enabling non-experts to create and customize AI workflows.




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The Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Machine Learning in Modern Quality Management

We explore two critical applications of AI and ML in quality management: predictive quality analytics and automated quality inspections.




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How QMS Helps with Nonconformance Product Management

Manufacturers thrive in a competitive market by prioritizing customer needs: price, quality, and delivery. However, long-term success hinges on quality, which ensures products perform as expected from manufacturing through to post-sale. While price is influenced by costs and market dynamics, and delivery by productivity, quality is key to building trust and customer loyalty.





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Enhancing Quality Management in the Automotive Industry with Digital Twins and Augmented Reality

The automotive industry is innovating to produce safer and more efficient vehicles. Quality standards are vital, as small defects can lead to serious safety issues. Digital twins and augmented reality (AR) are transforming quality management. This article explores their impact and associated challenges.





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Measurement Uncertainty 101: Automation, Bias and Advanced Management

Automation requires precise data and careful attention to uncertainty, especially in longer processes with less human involvement, according to Chris Gordon from Optronic Laboratories.






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ALL THE WORLDandacute;S A STAGE LIMITED EDITION PRINT

ALL THE WORLDandacute;S A STAGE LIMITED EDITION PRINT by James Christensen is a(n) Limited Edition. The Edition is Limited to Limited to 50 pcs




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Savage Spirit

Savage Spirit by Kitty Cantrell is a(n) Limited Edition. The Edition is Limited to Limited Edition of 1250 pcs




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Savage Spirit AP

Savage Spirit AP by Kitty Cantrell is a(n) Limited Edition. The Edition is Limited to Artist Proof of 125 pcs




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White and Magenta Orchids

White and Magenta Orchids by Brian Davis is a(n) Limited Edition. The Edition is Limited to 50 pcs




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Maplesoft and ETAS announce battery cell simulator package

ETAS Inc. and Maplesoft™ today announced the release of a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Battery Cell Simulator package which satisfies the highest demands for the test and calibration of Battery Management Systems. The solution is based on Maplesoft’s efficient, high-fidelity MapleSim battery model and ETAS’ high-precision Battery Cell Simulator (BCS) BCS-LABCAR.




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Bell To Keep Fuselage Production For Army’s FLRAA In Kansas

Bell [TXT] said on Wednesday it will keep production of the fuselage for the Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) in Wichita, Kansas, after taking on the assembly work […]




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NGA’s Munsell Aligning CAIO Efforts Against Agency’s AI Goals

Advocating for and ensuring his agency is investing in artificial intelligence capabilities is the “strong hand” that Mark Munsell will wield as the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s (NGA) first AI chief […]




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Jan 26 - Chubu English Language Teaching Convention

LTP (Language Teaching Professionals). January 26 (Sun), 9:00-18:00 in Nagoya, Aichi. A wide variety of speakers. Deadline for presenter applications: November 30, 2024..




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Jan 12 - Kansai English Language Teaching Convention

LTP (Language Teaching Professionals). January 12 (Sun), 9:00-18:00 in Osaka. A wide variety of speakers. Deadline for presenter applications: November 30, 2024. .




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Dec 7 - CLaSIC2024: Centre for Language Studies International Conference 2024

National U of Singapore CLS (National University of Singapore Centre for Language Studies). December 7 (Sat), 9:00-19:00 in Singapore. Andy Kirkpatrick (Grifflth University, Australia), Dorothy M Chun (UC, Santa Barbara, USA), Sarah Mercer (University of Graz, Austria), Xiaoshi Li (Michigan State U, USA). Call for presentations closes April 30.




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Dec 6 - CLaSIC2024: Centre for Language Studies International Conference 2024

National U of Singapore CLS (National University of Singapore Centre for Language Studies). December 6 (Fri), 9:00-19:00 in Singapore. Andy Kirkpatrick (Grifflth University, Australia), Dorothy M Chun (UC, Santa Barbara, USA), Sarah Mercer (University of Graz, Austria), Xiaoshi Li (Michigan State U, USA). Call for presentations closes April 30.




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Dec 5 - CLaSIC2024: Centre for Language Studies International Conference 2024

National U of Singapore CLS (National University of Singapore Centre for Language Studies). December 5 (Thu), 9:00-19:00 in Singapore. Andy Kirkpatrick (Grifflth University, Australia), Dorothy M Chun (UC, Santa Barbara, USA), Sarah Mercer (University of Graz, Austria), Xiaoshi Li (Michigan State U, USA). Call for presentations closes April 30.




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Nov 23 - Seventh Annual Nanzan Language Education Seminar

Nanzan University (Nanzan University Language Education Seminar). November 23 (Sat), 9:00-17:00 in Nagoya, Aichi. Submissions accepted until Sept 30.




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Nov 18 - JALT2024: 50th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning and Educational Materials Exhibition

JALT (The Annual International Conference of the Japan Association for Language Teaching). November 18 (Mon), 9:00-16:00 in Shizuoka. Call for proposals ends March 10th, 2024.




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Nov 17 - JALT2024: 50th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning and Educational Materials Exhibition

JALT (The Annual International Conference of the Japan Association for Language Teaching). November 17 (Sun), 9:00-19:00 in Shizuoka. Call for proposals ends March 10th, 2024.




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Nov 16 - JALT2024: 50th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning and Educational Materials Exhibition

JALT (The Annual International Conference of the Japan Association for Language Teaching). November 16 (Sat), 9:00-19:00 in Shizuoka. Call for proposals ends March 10th, 2024.




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Kansai English Language Teaching Convention

LTP (Language Teaching Professionals). January 12 (Sun) 2025, at Kinrankai High School, Osaka.




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CLaSIC2024: Centre for Language Studies International Conference 2024

National U of Singapore CLS (National University of Singapore Centre for Language Studies). December 5 (Thu) - 7 (Sat) 2024, at National University of Singapore.




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Seventh Annual Nanzan Language Education Seminar

Nanzan University (Nanzan University Language Education Seminar). November 23 (Sat) 2024, at Nanzan University, Nagoya; and online.




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JALT2024: 50th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning

JALT (The Annual International Conference of the Japan Association for Language Teaching). November 15 (Fri) - 18 (Mon) 2024, at Shizuoka Convention and Arts Center (Granship) Shizuoka City.




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Bacharach Launches New Facebook Page

Bacharach Inc. announced the launch of its official Facebook page in May of this year. The new global corporate Facebook page will expand the presence and outreach of the company with information and updates to its growing customer base within the company’s focus markets of HVACR.




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Cooper Oates Air Conditioning Names Biagioni General Manager of Service Division

Cooper Oates Air Conditioning (COAC), a mechanical contractor serving northern California, has announced the appointment of James Biagioni as general manager, Service Division. Biagioni will be responsible for all operational aspects of the Service Division.




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Mauzy Heating, Air & Solar Names New General Manager

Mauzy Heating, Air & Solar, a provider of heating and cooling as well as solar energy services in Southern California, has announced the appointment of Jim Richardson as the company’s new general manager.




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Duct Leakage Is Tricky Business

As common as the duct leakage problem is, it’s also very easy to go in with less-than-adequate knowledge for solving the problem in customers’ homes due to all the possible variables in play.




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RGF Global Campaign Encourages IAQ Awareness

Although RGF manufactures air, food, and water purification systems, the company’s primary focus for this year’s Expo is air, especially given the recent increase in IAQ awareness.




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Tech Shortage? Indoor Air Quality Needs? Parker Has Answers

Parker Hannifin Corp. addressed two of today’s most pressing HVACR issues ― a labor shortage and pandemic-fueled concerns about indoor air quality (IAQ) ― during the recent AHR Expo.




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New Engineering Chief, National Sales Manager at Ritchie

Eric Ruggles comes to Ritchie with experience in commercial HVAC as well as in vehicle and engine heating, cooling, and electrification products. Matt Ingold joined Ritchie in 2018 as regional sales manager for the eastern region.




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The ‘Eight Rs’ of Refrigerant Management

With the ongoing HFC phasedown, strong refrigerant management strategies are crucial to ensuring compliance, environmental responsibility, and business growth.




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Chillventa 2024: CO₂ Heat Pumps Take Center Stage

Chillventa 2024, held Oct. 13-15 in Nuremberg, Germany, showcased some of the world’s most innovative technologies to more than 33,000 attendees from 49 countries. Through more than 250 presentations, visitors were privy to the latest developments driving innovation throughout the HVAC industry.




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Mitigating the Labor Shortage in the HVAC field

Getting the right people on the team has always been essential for any company, in any industry, and HVAC is no exception.




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Your Territory Manager is a Partner for Success

Leverage the business resources available to you as a contractor, and one of those resources is your distributor’s territory manager.




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Navigating the HVAC Technician Shortage by Connecting With Techs

HVAC contractors have to focus on recruiting and retaining technicians by focusing efforts on learning and then providing what the current workforce is looking for.




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Three-Phase Power and Voltage Imbalances

In HVAC, we rarely need to have a deep understanding of electrical design. But there are a few cases where a little understanding can go a long way in identifying issues before they cause trouble, and that is the intent of this short article.




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Control Techniques: Bypass Packages

This package has an intuitive operator touchscreen to access the HVAC H300 VFD and bypass setup options. It also displays complete system status information.




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ABB Acquires Siemens’ Low-Voltage NEMA Motor Business

The business employs around 600 people and generated revenues of approximately $63 million in 2021.




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Watch Out for Larger-Tonnage Fans

I made a comment about pairing larger-tonnage fans with smaller-tonnage outdoor units that has drawn a lot of interest.