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Quality 101

Auditing 101: Understand the Audit Process Before Starting One

Before we start the audit process, let’s feel comfortable that you have some understanding of the audit process.
Daniella Picciotti
August 6, 2025

So, your manager has assigned you to perform an audit as part of your organization's internal audit process. How do you start?


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Standards 101

Internal Auditor OSHA 101 Training

Each of these items can and will lead to ISO 45001 findings from your registrar.
Rod Munro
Roderick A Munro
April 27, 2025

So, what should your internal auditors be aware of and watch out for? Find the most common issues noted during the years of IMS audits conducted at my clients. Each of these items can and will lead to ISO 45001 findings from your registrar as well.


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Quality 101

Compression Testing: How to Put the Squeeze on Materials for Quality Control

Compression testing is a vital process in quality control, helping manufacturers evaluate the strength, durability, and stability of materials.
Steve Cosgrove
October 6, 2024

Quality control in manufacturing and engineering relies heavily on compression force testing to determine material strength, durability, and stability. This article highlights the key uses and equipment needed for such testing.


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Quality 101

How to Ensure Your Robots Operate Safely

As robotics use grows throughout processing, packaging, and logistics environments, it’s important to understand your options — and how to keep up with safety guidelines.
Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
September 24, 2024

As robots gain prevalence in manufacturing, emphasizing their safe use is vital. This includes understanding safety features, challenges, and best practices across all robot types, such as industrial, collaborative (cobots), autonomous mobile (AMRs), and humanoid robots, to navigate their complexities effectively.


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Measurement Uncertainty 101: Automation, Bias and Advanced Management

Understanding and optimizing measurement uncertainty naturally leads to consistent product quality.
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Genevieve Diesing
August 9, 2024

Automation requires precise data and careful attention to uncertainty, especially in longer processes with less human involvement, according to Chris Gordon from Optronic Laboratories.




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Quality 101

Maximizing Medical Device Quality: A Guide to Implementing Operational Excellence

By establishing precise parameters for success from the outset and implementing proven strategies, manufacturers can proactively mitigate risks, streamline operations, and foster a culture of excellence.
Jeff Kreuger
July 16, 2024

Ensuring high quality in medical device manufacturing requires operational excellence, which optimizes efficiency and enhances product quality and compliance. Let’s explore some of the key elements and best practices.


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Quality 101

How Accurate Surface Finish Measurement Improves Product Life and Performance

Here we’ll explore the intricate relationship between surface finish and factors like friction, wear, and fatigue life.
Christopher Lee
June 10, 2024

This article discusses the connection between surface finish and factors like friction, wear, and fatigue life. It explores how precise surface finish measurements improve product reliability and analyzes the evolving measurement technologies.



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Quality 101

Pre-Plate Threads: 60° Thread Form

Nobody wants to make or sell a custom gage you can’t use and are unable to return.
Mike Oddy
May 3, 2024

Gage accuracy depends on product info. Thread form plating changes pitch diameter. Compensate for buildup to make correct pre-plate allowances. 60° UN threads change pitch diameter by 4x plating thickness.


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Quality 101

Understanding the Fundamentals of a Manufacturing ERP System

The common purpose of all ERP systems is to enable operational excellence, profitability and growth.
Steve Bieszczat
April 11, 2024

Manufacturing ERP software impacts every aspect of a business and enables automation and data-driven planning for operational efficiency, which is crucial for maintaining profitability in today's market.


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Quality 101

Accurate, Reliable Color Management Starts With Right Tools and Right Partner

True Colors
Lisa Beck
March 12, 2024

Don't cut corners on color-matching tools. Professional equipment has advantages that imitations can't match. Learn more in this article.


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