Articles Tagged with ''quality''

I have learned that quality is meeting and/or exceeding customer requirements and doing things right the first time. Customer corrective action is an example of poor quality, losing customer satisfaction, and profit. The blame game is the opposite of accountability. Accountability is taking ownership of the results.

The phyBOARD for VC MIPI Development Kit from Phytec, in collaboration with Vision Components, is now available in two versions with NXP i.MX 8M Plus and i.MX 8M Mini processor boards.

Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled in a collaboration between AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI), totaled $207.8 million in May 2025.

This article reviews the role, necessity, and format of education and training for quality professionals, offering insights for their professional development and decision-making.

Basler AG presents a vision system protected in accordance with the IP67 standard.

A simple cable or a wireless system? Each path has clear strengths, and neither is universally “better.” Understanding the tradeoffs helps quality engineers pick the proper setup for the job.

The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), a global accreditation body, announced the opening of a second office in Boulder, Colorado.

AMETEK has announced that it has completed its acquisition of FARO Technologies, a global leader in 3D measurement and imaging solutions.

As parts become smaller, more complex, and increasingly performance-critical, traditional measurement tools are reaching their limits. The solution? A shift from tactile to optical metrology — and with it, from reactive troubleshooting to predictive quality assurance.

Chemical manufacturers face numerous improvement opportunities, but several general categories apply across the industry. The seven challenges outlined are key quality issues that organizations encounter, regardless of their current quality status.