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Articles Tagged with ''data collection''

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Test & Inspection

Compression Testing Fundamentals

Compression testing can be a critical diagnostic tool in all phases of the product development cycle, from prototyping through production.
Richard Gedney
October 8, 2024

Compression testing is key in materials science for evaluating how materials respond to compressive loads. It helps determine mechanical properties like stiffness, strength, and fatigue life. This overview covers the testing process, material properties, standards, applications, challenges, and best practices.


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Time Series Analysis for Better Quality Control

October 4, 2024

Time series analysis enables manufacturers to track quality data, revealing patterns, trends, and anomalies to maintain consistent production standards. This method can be applied to daily production output or hourly quality measurements.


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Speaking of Quality | Jim Spichiger

My Favorite of the Seven Basic Quality Tools

ASQ identifies the basic quality tools as: data collection sheets, histograms, Pareto charts, scatter diagrams, cause and effect diagrams, flow charts/process maps, and control charts.
James Spichiger
Jim Spichiger
October 3, 2024

This month, I'm honored to speak at the ASQ Columbus (Ohio) Section’s annual conference on the theme "What is in Your Toolbox?" I'll discuss the seven basic quality tools I've extensively used over my 30+ years as a quality professional. Interestingly, unlike with my children, I do have a favorite among these tools.




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Software

Big Money from Small Data

Over the last 25 years, I found endless opportunities to use small Excel files to cut costs and boost profits, often by millions of dollars.
Jay Arthur
September 25, 2024

The hype around "big data" has mainly aimed at niche market sales without delivering expected benefits. Similarly, the business world's obsession with Lean Six Sigma has shown minimal returns on investment. In contrast, over the last 25 years, I've leveraged small Excel files to significantly cut costs and increase profits, often by millions of dollars, through a reliable sequence I discovered.


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New Product

ATI Industrial Automation High-Speed Ethernet Module

September 9, 2024

The GBX 10 Gigabit Ethernet Module provides safe and reliable data transmission for advanced automation.


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New Product

Mazak SmartBox 2.0

September 7, 2024

Comprehensive device integrates advanced communication protocols and edge computing for enhanced productivity and security, ensuring safe data export from machines to factory networks.


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Industry 4.0

Setting Up Data Capture and Digitalization with IO-Link

As industries increasingly adopt the principles of Industry 4.0, the need for reliable, real-time communication between sensors, actuators, and control systems becomes crucial.
Daniel Olache
September 6, 2024

In today’s industrial landscape, IO-Link enables seamless data exchange for efficient operations.


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Software

Using Data to Drive Organizational Action

The primary challenge for quality professionals is not acquiring sufficient data but collecting the right data and analyzing it correctly.
Mark A. Nash
Sophronia Ward Ask the Expert
Dr. Sophronia Ward
September 2, 2024

In today's tech-driven world, companies use software to collect data, but the analysis can be flawed. Charts with only specification limits, arbitrarily chosen warning and action limits, and misused Process Behavior Charts contribute to misinterpretation.



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Quality Headline

Data I/O Announces CEO Transition Plan; Industry Veteran Wentworth to Lead Company

August 22, 2024

Data I/O Corporation announced a Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) transition plan, with industry veteran and current Data I/O Board member William “Bill” Wentworth to become President and CEO.


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Starrett IMTS
New Product

Starrett to Showcase Full Range of Metrology, Automated Wireless Data Collection Solutions at IMTS

August 7, 2024

The L.S. Starrett Co. will be demonstrating the latest in quality control inspection technology at IMTS Booth #134130 located in the Quality Assurance Pavilion, East Hall in McCormick Place, Chicago IL from Sept 9-14, 2024.


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