Articles Tagged with ''metrology''

Evaluating your organization’s vulnerability to cyberattacks is essential, especially regarding ISO27001 requirements. Many overlook IT security, which can lead to serious issues; I’ve witnessed two organizations attacked, one during a renewal audit, emphasizing the need for strong cybersecurity.

While enjoying my Cheerios, I encountered a hard piece of plastic, dubbed a "quality escape." I reported this to General Mills, hoping for a thorough investigation, but received only a generic response with a coupon. I was left disappointed that my feedback didn’t prompt serious quality control actions.

Hardness testing is essential in material sciences, particularly through hardness mapping, which generates detailed heat maps from thousands of indentations. Enhanced by AI-based evaluation, this method improves accuracy and is widely used in industries like automotive and aerospace. The article discusses the methods and future of AI-driven hardness testing.

EOSYS upgraded a PLC-based control system for a major natural gas transporter, where an operator's suggestion to run two units independently prompted a significant design change. This idea led EOSYS to propose a standalone control system for the utility function, transforming the project.

Last month we introduced you to the newest member of the Quality staff. This month, we bid a fond farewell to a long-standing member of Quality and the quality industry.

FARO® Technologies, Inc., has entered a new category of handheld scanning with the launch of FARO Leap ST®.

This article discusses the important aspects of using and caring for thread and cylindrical limit gages to ensure accuracy and extend their lifespan.

My career in employee involvement initiatives has shown me that while top management commitment is essential for successful quality programs, gaining middle management buy-in is equally important for translating that commitment into action.

IACMI – The Composites Institute® – has named Andrew Pokelwaldt as its new director of education and workforce.

Manufacturing companies must document greenhouse gas emissions, energy usage, and hazardous materials handling due to new sustainability regulations. The SEC Climate Disclosure Rules require public companies to report emissions, and private manufacturers may also face pressure to disclose similar information, according to Marcel Minutola of Peritia LLC.