In the early 1980s, my Quality career emphasized variation and corrective action. Although I’ve attended various solution-branded workshops, many organizations still struggle with understanding variation and effectively implementing corrective actions.
Modern automated ultrasonic testing solutions designed to perform 3D scanning of complex aircraft parts are generally programmed from the inspected part CAD coordinates, assuming exact geometric conformity.
Amtivo, a leading global provider of certification and assurance services, announced the appointment of Randy Daugharthy as President of Amtivo’s operations in the United States, effective immediately.
The next few years mark a major convergence in quality and compliance standards. ISO 9001, the foundational global quality management system (QMS) standard, is being revised for 2026. In aerospace and defense, AS9100 is evolving into IA9100, aligning with ISO’s revisions, and incorporating tighter supply-chain and digital assurance practices.
As industries transition to higher-performance technologies, the materials used in electric vehicles, semiconductors, and aerospace systems are operating under increasingly demanding conditions.
The momentum behind robotics is stronger than ever, but so too are the expectations. After years of aggressive growth projections and a wave of new entrants promising smarter, faster, and more flexible automation, 2026 will demand demonstrable, validated, production-grade reliability.
Cincoze has launched its new high-performance, scalable DIN-Rail computer series (MD-3000), the flagship model of the Machine Computing - MAGNET product line.