Articles Tagged with ''metrology''

When asking a few of my favorite friends and colleagues about whether a CMM holding or checking fixture should be made by traditional welded base plates with common clamping methods versus a modular fixturing system, I tried very hard not to be “partisan” about the fixturing needs for manufacturing everything from rocket engines to automobiles.

Precision has long been the backbone of manufacturing. But today, precision alone no longer guarantees performance. As automation, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation redefine production systems, the science of measurement—metrology—is evolving at an unprecedented pace.

Erik Nieves is the co-founder and CEO of Plus One Robotics. He's been in the industry for more than 30 years, and he also serves on the board of directors of A3 and is a frequent speaker and contributor to public policy and robotics.

Six Sigma is entering a fourth generation—one that connects operational excellence directly to enterprise strategy. This article explores how leaders can evolve continuous improvement (CI) into a portfolio-driven discipline that links financial outcomes, innovation, and customer experience.

ESAB has launched its new Tracfinder Rail and Tracfinder Wheel series of battery-powered welding tractors and unveiled its newly branded ROBBI™ Mobile cobot welding system.

Hamar Laser Instruments, Inc., a leader in laser alignment and calibration systems, announced that the U.S. Air Force Metrology & Calibration Office (AFMETCAL) in Heath, Ohio awarded the company a multi-year contract for its L-703SP Surface Plate Calibration System on August 22.

The aerospace and manufacturing sectors are bracing for change as the IAQG (International Aerospace Quality Group) Standard Development Organization works to revise AS9101 and AS9104/1 with IA9104/1 (Requirements for Aerospace Quality Management Systems Certification Bodies) and IA9101 (Requirements for Aerospace Auditor Competence).

Naprotek announced the appointment of Tim Filteau as its new Chief Executive Officer.

The most popular standard of the 27,000 standards produced by the International Organization for Standardization (often referred to as “ISO”) is ISO 9001 the standard for quality management systems – and it’s going through changes right now.

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