Manufacturing quality – the result of a whole of business approach
Manufacturing quality products are not made by accident. Quality processes are needed to make them. These quality processes are not confined to the shop floor.
Being in the business of manufacturing, it’s fair to say the overwhelming focus for improvement in our sector tends to rest on production cycles. Placing the focus on how to design and make the best products makes sense. But how often do you hear industry commentators, peers or colleagues talking about the operational side of business?
Will the Next ISO 9001 Change Require More Training?
Let’s look at the processes the organization should go through to ensure effective management of whatever the 2026 version brings.
A new technology designed to make manufacturing faster, cheaper and more productive
Los Alamos National Laboratory team produces ‘intelligent’ inspection process to more accurately spot dimensional errors
How Generative AI Could Revolutionize Manufacturing Quality Functions
Within the manufacturing enterprise there is no more paper-intensive area than the quality function. The very nature of inspection and verification requires the evaluation of paperwork and the documentation of observed results.
The Revolution of Automation and Metrology in Modern Manufacturing
Modern manufacturing demands the production of components with tolerances that push the boundaries of conventional measurement methods.
Embedded Quality: Create Competitive Advantage and Customer Delight
Quality issues in manufacturing continue to top the headlines with product failures and recalls.
Revolutionizing Precision Measurement: A Collaborative Solution for Large-Scale Industrial Automation
In the age of Industry 4.0, the demand for precision, flexibility, and efficiency in manufacturing is higher than ever. To meet these challenges, Eleven Dynamics has joined forces with Nebotix and API, bringing together cutting-edge technologies in robotics, metrology, and software to provide a turnkey solution for automated large-part measurement.
Shaping Tomorrow’s Manufacturing Workforce: Implementing Workforce Planning Strategies
The manufacturing industry is at a crossroads. With an aging workforce and an insufficient pipeline of skilled workers to fill the gap, companies are facing a looming labor crisis.
Hexagon Announces Strategic Collaboration with JDC-Miller MotorSports to Enhance Performance and Compliance for 2025 IMSA Season
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division today announced a strategic collaboration with JDC-Miller MotorSports, a Minnesota-based racing team renowned for competing in various IMSA series with vehicles from Porsche, Audi, Oreca, Duqueine, and more. This partnership will push the boundaries of precision and performance in motorsports engineering for the 2025 IMSA racing season.
How Closed Loop Quality and AI-Driven Machine Vision are Transforming Manufacturing
Unlike traditional quality control methods, closed loop systems enable real-time adjustments and proactive problem-solving.
Closing the Manufacturing Loop (Part 1): How to Design a Golf Putter
A step-by-step guide on how to research and develop, design, program, simulate, verify and inspect a part before it ever touches a machine.
The Future of Manufacturing: Navigating the Impact of Artificial Intelligence
We will explore quality trends in manufacturing and provide guidance on how to prepare for the changes ahead.
Unethical Decisions in NDT
The most egregious ethics violation I have seen in this industry is people accepting parts without even inspecting them.
Reviving Deming’s Wisdom: Innovating with His 14 Points in the 21st Century
By revisiting Deming’s timeless wisdom, we can chart a path toward fostering sustainable innovation in the 21st-century business landscape.
Move Forward, Not Backwards in 2025: A Manufacturing Tech Outlook
The manufacturing sector may be facing challenges, but the future is full of possibilities for those willing to innovate, adapt, and invest in their digital future.
Digital Twin Technology for Manufacturing Medical Devices
With the vast possibilities within Industry 4.0, digital twin technology is a tool that can bring the Industry 4.0 vision to life.
Post-IMTS Decline in Manufacturing Technology Orders Blunted by Rebound in Aerospace Investment
Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $385 million in October 2024.
Teledyne Introduces Software Tools Apps For In-Line 3D Measurement and Inspection
Teledyne DALSA has announced the introducion of Z-Trak 3D Apps Studio, a suite of software tools developed for in-line 3D machine vision applications. Designed to work with Teledyne DALSA’s Z-Trak family of laser profilers, it simplifies 3D measurement and inspection tasks on production lines.
Is Harnessing the Power of Manufacturing Data A Strategic Imperative?
The manufacturing landscape is undergoing a transformative revolution driven by Industry 4.0. Smart factories, the epitome of this evolution, are not just about automation but about intelligence, adaptability, and efficiency.
How AI Is Helping Bridge Skill Gaps In Manufacturing
This project at thyssenkrupp is part of an effort to use the power of AI to compensate for a shortage of skilled workers in manufacturing in Germany, Europe and many other countries, including the United States.