Articles Tagged with ''metrology''

Quality focuses on quality technology, including measurement and gaging equipment. This has been the historic focus of the quality profession, but it is essential to recognize that quality is merely the price of admission to the marketplace. Rapid and reliable delivery, and especially low prices, are what win market share.

Quality assurance in aerospace has shifted from hands-on inspections to digital checklists, creating potential lapses in verification, as demonstrated by incidents like the Alaska Airlines door blowout. Despite tracking compliance, digital records do not guarantee that physical checks were performed.

The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) announced that AME President and CEO Kimberlee Humphrey has been awarded the esteemed Malcolm Baldrige Foundation Award for Leadership Excellence in Nonprofit.

As we celebrate 100 years of the Morehouse Proving Ring, it's important to recognize the historical context of its creation and its impact on industry and safety. The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw rapid industrialization, leading to significant technological advancements and safety challenges.

By 2025, automation technologies such as AI-driven inspection systems and autonomous robots are essential for manufacturers, enhancing productivity and quality assurance through precision and intelligent decision-making.

AHP Hydraulics, a Belgian solutions integrator known for delivering "smart solutions in hydraulics," faced a significant challenge from client SIDEM NV, which needed a more precise ball joint tester for its automotive suspension and steering units.

PolyWorks® by InnovMetric enables manufacturers to scale up the use of 3D measurement data enterprisewide by lowering operating costs.

TRIZ reduces the risk of unpredictable outcomes common in brainstorming by identifying that 90-95% of engineers' root problems have already been solved, often in different industries using different technologies.

EZ Automation Systems’ AI-driven inspection and robotic vision technologies.

Certification as a supplier boosts reputation and efficiency in the aerospace market by ensuring quality and compliance. This leads to better communication, change management, and higher customer satisfaction.