Beyond the Measurement: How Data Management Software Can Transform Modern Manufacturing
When it comes to measurement data software, it’s easy to think the discussion begins and ends with raw measurement values, but it’s about much more than that. Yet many shops still see “quality data” as nothing more than a list of measurement values. In this article, we will discuss and highlight the many benefits of deploying a higher quality of measurement data software throughout your manufacturing company and show how measurement data software delivers much more than numbers.
Before and After Control Charts, Pareto Charts and Histograms
Over the last 20 years, I’ve been to a lot of quality conferences and seen a lot of improvement posters. One of the things I’ve noticed is that most posters are only using line and bar charts, which are the dumb and dumber of charts.
Minitab Extends Leadership in Statistical Process Control with the Acquisition of Prolink Software
Minitab, LLC, the market leader in data analysis, predictive analytics, and continuous process improvement, is excited to announce the acquisition of Prolink Software, LLC, the market leader in software solutions that automate data collection from inspection equipment for statistical process control and quality analytics.
Statistical Process Control: From Reactive to Predictive
Statistical Process Control (SPC) in manufacturing is evolving. Once used mainly to detect defects, it now helps predict and prevent issues before they occur.