Articles Tagged with ''quality assurance''

The relentless pace of innovation is redefining modern manufacturing. 

Michelle Bangert interviews Patrick Jester, president and CEO of Blackthorn Consulting Group, current ASQ Measurement Quality Division Chair, and NCSLI divisional vice president. He has also authored several articles for Quality.

Additive manufacturing (AM) is revolutionizing industries by enabling the production of complex metallic components, but it also presents unique challenges in quality assurance. This article examines the vital role of nondestructive testing (NDT) in ensuring the integrity and reliability of AM products.

A recent Idera report reveals that many industries view artificial intelligence positively. Judy Bossi, Vice President of Product Management at Idera, discusses AI's potential in quality assurance (QA), the challenges to adoption, and steps to effectively implement the technology.

Quality assurance professionals in manufacturing know that even a single non-conformance can result in rejected batches or regulatory violations. The Process Capability Index (Cpk) helps teams catch potential issues before they become costly problems.

Quality assurance (QA) meets artificial intelligence (AI). How can they coexist safely? Integrating AI into QA brings opportunities and risks, especially in safety-critical environments. Balancing rigorous standards and human oversight is crucial.

Quality starts with requirements. Conformance to requirements is important, but not enough. The quality of the requirements is equally critical. An effective quality management system ensures that requirements are not only present and up to date, but also adequate for creating quality.

OCR is a challenging field in image processing. The industry aims to improve accuracy and reliability, but what are the key factors in choosing an OCR system?

A quality management system program ensures that products and services meet predefined standards, customer expectations, and company-wide benchmarks. One key principle is "first time right," addressing errors immediately at every step.

Justin Wise is an exceptional individual who has been deployed seven times and is fluent in Navajo and Cahuilla. He is currently an inspector general with the Navy, having worked for several years at the DCMA, where he was recognized as the 2021 Quality Representative of the Year. Justin Wise is worth honoring as our 2024 Rookie of the Year.