Quality sat down with the team from Sierra College−Amy Schulz, executive dean for Workforce and Strategic Initiatives, and Roy Ingram, department chair for Electronics, Automation, Robotics, and Industrial Systems, on a topic dear to the heart of the quality industry- the workforce, automation, and training.
Discover what your customers expect and consistently deliver. This remains a guiding principle for any quality system and should apply to product- and service-based environments.
AeroFlexx, a pioneer in sustainable liquid packaging, partnered with Factory Systems to enhance data visibility on its high-speed converter line. Renowned for disrupting traditional rigid packaging with a flexible yet rigid bottle design, AeroFlexx relies on a highly engineered converter system to shape and seal its innovative packages. As they refined this process, a key issue emerged.
Customers seem to have a greater understanding of metrology these days. This is good news for the industry, and for the Coordinate Metrology Society. We spoke with Justin Novak about the trends he’s seen in his 20 years in the field.
As we continue to move towards the ultimate phasing out of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)-powered cars, and Electric Vehicles (EVs) become the dominant technology, more manufacturers are expected to invest in gigacasting equipment.
Gigacasting, or megacasting, is revolutionizing automotive manufacturing by providing substantial cost and efficiency benefits. When combined with a high percentage of recycled feedstock, gigacasting can support circular economy goals by increasing recycled content in vehicles.
The University of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering’s Mechanical Engineering Lab (MEL) has significantly enhanced its 3D metrology capabilities with the recent installation of an MVi5 3D Metrology Center from EDM Intelligent Solutions (EDMIS).
The software has been transformative for PCC Airframe, enabling the team to maintain high standards while improving operational efficiency.
July 10, 2025
PCC Airframe, a leader in aerospace, specializes in complex airframe components. Based in Northern Kentucky, it supplies high-quality, globally marketed parts, consistently meeting aviation standards. Its focus on precision and innovation keeps it at the forefront, supporting aircraft safety and performance worldwide.