Unethical Decisions in NDT
Mark Boucher Mark Boucher

Unethical Decisions in NDT

The most egregious ethics violation I have seen in this industry is people accepting parts without even inspecting them.

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ISO Certification Needs to Change
Mark Boucher Mark Boucher

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.

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Fundamentals Matter: Why GD&T Remains Essential in Modern Manufacturing
Mark Boucher Mark Boucher

Fundamentals Matter: Why GD&T Remains Essential in Modern Manufacturing

In an era where emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and humanoid robotics dominate the headlines, it’s easy to overlook the foundational principles that make these breakthroughs possible. Yet, behind every cutting-edge application is a bedrock of engineering fundamentals—principles that have guided innovation for decades.

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