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Large Machine Vision Companies Acquire, Partner to Grow 04/24/2024

The global machine vision market is expected to return to growth in 2024, expanding by around 1.4% this year.

If You Want to Improve Quality, Get Out of Town 04/24/2024

If you feel you need to calibrate your quality radar, do your customers a favor, and get out of town.

Integrating Climate Change into ISO Standards 04/24/2024

This article embarks on an exploration of the implementation and ramifications of climate change integration within ISO standards, casting a spotlight on the transformative Net Zero Guidelines and the seamless assimilation of climate considerations into management systems standards.

US Cutting Tool Orders Totaled $214.6M in February 2024, Bringing the Year-Over-Year Total Up 9% From February 2023 04/23/2024

February 2024 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $214.6 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.

Why Is Quality Important Today? What’s The Big Deal? 04/23/2024

In 1982, Dr. W. Edwards Deming spoke about leading a transformation that would take a generation, but was crucial for our organizations and society. This seminar sparked my quality journey, and his words still resonate over 40 years later.

ISO Climate Change: The Ongoing Story 04/23/2024

The ISO Amendment was dropped in February 2024, surprising many. However, ISO had been working on this for years. For instance, ISO 14090:2019 Adaptation to Climate Change - Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines includes definitions related to the topic.

Five Questions for Dr. Rochelle Cook 04/22/2024

Qualityspoke to Dr. Rochelle Cook of California State University Dominguez Hills about her route to quality.

Creaform Raises, Waves a New Flag 04/19/2024

Creaform reformulates its branding in an effort to center on experiencing innovation through three pillars: state-of-the-art products, stellar customer relationships and fearless ambition.

Automating EV Battery Tray Inspection Increases Speed of Information 04/19/2024

In the competitive electric vehicle (EV) industry, perfecting the battery tray's aluminum weld design is critical. It houses essential components and safety ensuring precise integration is crucial to prevent potential hazards such as torsion-induced bending of both the battery tray and the vehicle body due to thermal expansion of battery cells.

A3 Unveils Advocacy Principles to Accelerate Robotics, Automation Adoption Across U.S. 04/18/2024

The Association for Advancing Automation (A3), North America’s largest automation trade association representing 1300+ organizations, has unveiled five principles to help drive support and expansion of the robotics and automation industries in the United States.

Universal applications and implementations of UTMs 04/18/2024

UTM is versatile and cost-effective, evaluating physical properties while adhering to industry standards. They test durability and establish load thresholds for functionality, safety during use, and minimum loads for usability, improving the quality of the final product.

MVTec Opens First Subsidiary in Taiwan 04/17/2024

MVTec Software GmbH is strengthening its activities in Taiwan and establishing its own subsidiary in Hsinchu, southwest of Taipei.

Developing a Quality 4.0 Quality Management System 04/17/2024

In the early 1980s, US automakers faced stiff competition from Japanese counterparts, prompting a shift towards prioritizing quality for customer satisfaction. This era marked the birth of ISO 9001 QMS, symbolizing a significant change in industry practices.

February Manufacturing Technology Orders Up 2.1% Over January; Contract Machine Shops Decreased Orders, While Aerospace Increased 04/16/2024

Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $343.3 million in February 2024.

Setting Thread Rings for Accurate Quality Checks: A Step-by-Step Guide 04/16/2024

Accurate thread ring gauges are crucial for quality and consistency of threaded parts. This article outlines the procedure for setting a thread ring to a master setting plug, as per ANSI B1.2 standards.

Virginia Professor Danny Murphy Wins Inaugural A3 Educator of the Year Award 04/15/2024

Association for Advancing Automation (A3) honors Murphy, an assistant professor of mechatronics at Central Virginia Community College, for his engaging, real-world, hands-on teaching methods and focus on collaboration with fellow educators.

How FMEA is Adapting Over Time, Part 2 04/15/2024

FMEA evolved as a risk management tool across industries. AIAG's 5th edition is for the automotive industry, while FMEA 4th edition suffices for healthcare.

Verisurf, Hexagon Sign Solutions Agreement 04/12/2024

Verisurf Software, Inc., and Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence have entered a metrology solutions agreement.

Ensuring Precision: A Guide to Calibration in Surface Finish Measurement 04/12/2024

Surface finish is crucial for workpiece functionality. Calibration of the probing system is necessary for accurate pass or fail of workpieces.

Pleora GigE Vision Software with Expanded eBUS Edge Platform 04/11/2024

Pleora Technologies is expanding its eBUS Edge GigE Vision software transmitter solution with feature-based licensing tiers to help designers meet performance and cost demands as new 3D cameras, sensor-based imaging devices, and embedded and IoT products are deployed in machine vision applications.

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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