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White Paper: Learn about the Transformative Advantages of Wireless Measurement Data Collection for Industry 4.0 04/12/2021

Starrett is offering a comprehensive white paper that discusses why traditional approaches to measurement data collection are inefficient and error-prone without the ability to support IoT/ Industry 4.0.

How digital process monitoring drives sustainability 04/12/2021

As energy becomes more expensive and sustainability more prized, manufacturers are under the gun to reduce energy consumption. Process monitoring, which standardizes and optimizes manufacturing processes— helps to make this possible in the age of Industry 4.0.

Eight factors to weigh when choosing EHSQ software 04/12/2021

Manufacturers are increasingly participating in EHSQ programs. They realize that worker well-being, operational excellence, and compliance aren’t only ethically important, they’re also good business: Organizations with excellent safety, health, and environmental programs outperformed the S&P 500 by 3-5 percent.

Force Testers Vs. Material Testers 04/08/2021

Deciding whether to purchase a force tester for basic testing or a material tester for advance testing could be a challenge based on the multitude of options and functions which are available today to meet your test requirements.

The Big Deal about ECA 04/08/2021

To a qualified and well-equipped nondestructive testing technician, few inspections present an insurmountable technical hurdle. Technicians have a range of testing methods at their disposal, from sophisticated ultrasound and eddy current technologies to manual processes like liquid penetrant.

The 101 on XRF Analyzers 04/08/2021

Handheld X-Ray Fluorescence (HHXRF) analyzers verify materials quickly, reliably and cost-efficiently. They can identify a material’s elemental makeup within seconds, making it easier for manufacturers to select the right metal grades and tolerances for their needs.

2.5D Vision Hits Sweet Spot for Collaborative Applications 04/08/2021

The days when only large companies could adopt automation are long past. Collaborative robots (cobots), lightweight industrial robot arms (LIRAs) and affordable peripherals such as vision systems and grippers have created a new paradigm by making low cost, easy to use automation solutions available to small-to-medium sized companies for the first time.

Organizational Culture 04/08/2021

Even in today’s constantly evolving world, there remains a truism. Those who are more successful produce better results than many of their peers. They do it better and faster than their counterparts. This is not intuitive for everyone. It has to be developed or redefined.

Truth or Fallacy 04/08/2021

Sunk costs are defined as costs that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered. Proponents of the sunk cost fallacy argue that since it is a cost paid in the past and unrecoverable, it should be removed from any future decision making.

Thread Ring Gage Calibration 04/08/2021

In my last column I listed some basic equipment requirements for the calibration of thread plug gages so I thought it would be helpful to give mating gages the same treatment.

2021 Quality Professional of the Year: Navin S. Dedhia 04/08/2021

Navin Dedhia has been a pillar of the quality community since the 1960s, speaking and working on five different continents about the importance of quality.

Best Practices for Implementing Vision Guided Robotics 04/08/2021

Vision guided robotics (VGR) is an automation technology well-recognized for enabling greater flexibility and higher productivity in a diverse set of manufacturing tasks over a wide range of industries.

Special Gage Solutions Optimize Measurement for Many Unique Applications 04/07/2021

Even with the availability of hundreds of standard precision tools and gages, sometimes measuring challenges are best solved with a specially made gage. It is critical to work hand-in-hand with engineers who are dedicated to making sure that an accurate and easy-to-use custom-made solution can be attained for specific application requirements.

Guide to Contracting Calibration Services 04/07/2021

Quality standards require that measuring equipment be calibrated prior to being put into service. In addition, the maintenance of measuring equipment requires recalibrations at regular intervals.

ERP is Key to Business Continuity and Quality in 2021 04/07/2021

In the middle of the most chaotic, uncertain months of 2020, manufacturers discovered that the perfect antidote was to double down on quality and reliable delivery—turning to their enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for the timely insights needed to navigate rapid changes in market demand and resources across their supply chains.

Four Things Your ERP System Should Do For You 04/07/2021

With the manufacturing industry growing more complex every day, it’s hard to imagine operating a manufacturing enterprise without an ERP system. The software provides a critical central communication point for the business, handling all activities from quote to cash and everything in between.

Six Ways Six Degrees of Freedom Probe Technology And Laser Trackers Can Enhance Your Business 04/07/2021

If January is the month of resolutions, April is the month of renewals, a time of spring cleaning. Like people, businesses of all sizes undergo a similar ritual. Instead of tackling overstuffed closets, C-suite executives update their quarterly economic forecasts and prepare for the second half of the year.

Training 04/04/2021

Thinking about buying the latest business book or taking a training class?

Zeiss Awards SCOPEs Grant to K-12 Science Teachers Across US 04/04/2021

Powerful digital classroom microscopes support science teachers facing the challenge of educating students through distance learning.

Vision Engineering Inc. Donates 76,400 Meals to Feeding America 04/04/2021

Vision Engineering Inc. donates 76,400 meals to Feeding America as a result of the Mantis Feeds America Campaign, in celebration of the 40 year anniversary of their US headquarters.

Technology Today

Driverless 'Roborace' car makes street track debut 11/18/2016

It is a car kitted out with technology its developers boldly predict will transform our cities and change the way we live.

How to outsmart fake news in your Facebook feed 11/18/2016

Fake news is actually really easy to spot -- if you know how. Consider this your New Media Literacy Guide.

Flying a sports car with wings 11/18/2016

Piloting one of the breed of light aircraft is said to be as easy as driving a car

Revealed: Winners of the 'Oscars of watches' 11/18/2016

It's the prize giving ceremony that everyone's on time for.

What parents should know about the VR gear kids want 11/17/2016

Thinking about treating your family to a little virtual reality this holiday? Have no idea where to start? Don't worry. From Google's inexpensive Cardboard VR viewer to Sony's new PlayStation VR, this guide will help you figure out what makes sense for your family's interests, needs and budget.

Teen girls prepare for space launch 11/17/2016

Teenage girls have designed Africa's first private satellite due to launch into space in 2017. It's hoped it can monitor and find answers to South Africa's drought crisis.

Brightest supermoon since 1948 11/16/2016

See photos of November's supermoon -- the brightest in nearly 70 years.

Cell phones, screens are keeping your kid awake 11/11/2016

These days, teachers often face classrooms filled with yawning students who stayed up late snapping selfies or playing online games.

Japan's boom in weird wearable tech 11/11/2016

What do Discman, Tamagotchi, and Game Boy have in common?

This NASA astronaut voted from space 11/08/2016

From infinity and beyond, he found a way to vote.

Going to space is a real pain in the back 11/08/2016

A six-month stay on the International Space Station can be a pain in the back for astronauts. While they may gain up to 2 inches in height temporarily, that effect is accompanied by a weakening of the muscles supporting the spine, according to a new study.

Russian gamers race to prevent nuclear 'war' 11/02/2016

"Attention! Attention!" blares the Russian voice from a loudspeaker. "The nuclear bombs will be launched in one hour."

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