Articles Tagged with ''metrology''

A digital twin is a high-fidelity model of something in the real world – a product, machine, production line, or entire factory – that you can safely test and optimize on a computer instead of the shop floor.

Richard Rahn is the president of the Leonardo Group, and he recently wrote an article for Quality related to digital twins.

The manufacturing industry is undergoing a transformation driven by rapid technological advancements, changing consumer preferences, and evolving regulatory frameworks.

Lou Ann Lathrop is an ASQ fellow, ASQ board of directors’ treasurer for 2025, and past chair of ASQ Automotive Division. She also recently wrote an article for Quality about Dr. Deming's teachings.

Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report, a collaboration between AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI), totaled $206.1 million in November 2025.

Attribute inspection is one of the most widespread, yet difficult-to-control, measurement methods in manufacturing.

In the late 1800s, Vilfredo Pareto observed that 20% of Italians held 80% of the wealth. 

INSPECTIS AB announced the launch of a new generation digital microscope, the F40/F40s Full HD Digital Microscope with upgraded image sensing and a new motorized 40:1 Zoom lens.

Checklists play an important role in maintaining consistency, compliance, and traceability. They offer structure and ensure activities are carried out with discipline. 

In February 2024, the FDA took a bold step that will change the regulatory landscape of the medical devices industry as we know it.