Articles Tagged with ''metrology''

Western’s Micro IIi Air Gage Readout delivers precise measurements of internal and external diameters, tapers, and roundness with 5 micro-inch resolution. It features a microprocessor, digital and analog displays, USB and RS-232 outputs, and auto-calibration. Western also offers custom air gages for various precision inspections.

ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions is a leader in metrology and inspection technologies for industries such as Aerospace and Automotive. Their portfolio includes advanced automation, microscopes, and X-ray/CT NDT, ensuring precision and supporting quality throughout the product lifecycle.

Manufacturing is swiftly adopting AI, with a 2024 survey indicating an increase from 59% to nearly total adoption in two years. A 2025 survey also shows 68% of manufacturers view AI as crucial for future competitiveness.

The International Accreditation Service (IAS) held its 50th Anniversary Celebration Gala and Dinner on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Embassy Suites in Brea, California.

Manufacturers need holistic operational views to improve processes amid challenges like labor shortages and supply chain issues. Tools like Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Quality Management Systems (QMS) provide insights for stability, quality management, and regulatory compliance.

Quality inspectors must clearly understand the available tools for feature inspection. Various tools can measure size features, so it's crucial to choose the right ones to ensure accuracy and repeatability in reports. This article outlines key considerations for quality personnel prior to inspecting a part.

Advancements in manufacturing standards have improved handheld gages, with modern models utilizing electronic sensors for better accuracy. Linear Variable Differential Transformers (LVDTs) are now favored in dimensional metrology across industries like aerospace and automotive for their precision and repeatability.

Sai Ranjith Ramakrishnan Kumar (Sai) is a medical device quality engineering expert, Six Sigma Green Belt Certified, and programs chair of ASQ Granite State Section. Quality talked with him about his contributions to advancing quality practices in industry and beyond, focusing on enhancing patient safety, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving innovation in the profession.

Simplifying inspection of an object from all angles, without the need for constant Z-axis adjustment of the digital camera, is enabled by the new HD-041 360-degrees rotating viewer from Inspectis© AB.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and leaders with Ford Motor Company and Ford Philanthropy, and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) unveiled plans to invest a combined total of $1.54 million to install and equip new state-of-the-art high-tech learning labs in partnership with the Detroit Public Schools Community District, Marshall Public Schools and surrounding Battle Creek, Michigan schools.