The Impact of Stress on Quality Performance: Unraveling the Connection
In our fast-paced, constantly evolving world, the word “stress” has become all too common. From tight deadlines to juggling personal and professional responsibilities, stress often seems to be a default part of life.
Oracle Red Bull Racing renews victorious innovation partnership with Hexagon as F1 enters a new regulatory era
Hexagon has announced a multi-year renewal of its long-established innovation partnership with one of the most successful Formula 1 teams in history, Oracle Red Bull Racing.
Sigmetrix CETOL v12 Tolerance Analysis Software Released
Sigmetrix, experts in mechanical variation management, have announced their latest release of CETOL 6σ tolerance analysis software, version 12.0, is now available for immediate download.
Embedded Quality: Create Competitive Advantage and Customer Delight
Quality issues in manufacturing continue to top the headlines with product failures and recalls.
Manufacturing + Quality: Why Ignoring Gaps in Quality Infrastructure Could Stifle Innovation
Failing to address any gaps could potentially put the quality infrastructure at risk of being considered an obstacle to innovation.
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.
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.
Case Studies of AI for Superhuman Quality Control in Electronics
The question is not whether manufacturers should adopt AI, but how quickly they can start reaping its benefits.
Good overall result and revenue growth for the ZEISS Group
Overall, ZEISS can look back on a very successful fiscal year 2023/24. The Group's revenue rose to 10.894 billion euros (prior year: 10.108 billion euros, up 8%).
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.
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.
Why Automation Misses Its Full Potential for Quality—and How to Fix It
Many manufacturers miss out on automation’s potential for improving quality. To achieve these gains, quality must be prioritized from the business case to sourcing and implementation.
Benefits of Adopting Standard Inspection Tools Across Manufacturing
Ultimately, standardized software and modular platforms don’t just improve inspection—they help manufacturers thrive in the face of industry-wide challenges.
Why is measurement preparation essential in 3D metrology?
In industries where precision is paramount – such as aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing – measurement forms the bedrock of quality control. But accurate measurement doesn’t begin when tools touch the material; it starts much earlier, with meticulous measurement preparation within manufacturing and design processes.
From Manual Inspection to Digital Control
People always introduce variability. Traditional manual quality inspections are inconsistent, often leading to defects that are expensive to fix and difficult to trace.
ISO Certification Needs to Change
The recent quality issues in Boeing aircraft, despite the company’s adherence to ISO 9000 and AS 9100 certification standards, have exposed significant gaps and weaknesses in the current certification processes. The ISO international organization needs to make the necessary changes to these certification standards to better ensure the true quality and safety of aerospace products.