Articles Tagged with ''safety in manufacturing''

Flying is safer due to quality management systems and inspections that detect flaws in all aircraft parts. This emphasizes that success in Quality and NDI is an ongoing effort.

Safety pays—especially for three students from Clinton County RESA (Regional Education Service Agency), St. John, MI.

Boeing needs to improve its manufacturing approach to prioritize transparency and continual improvement, which can also help other organizations improve their quality and bottom line.

Management at a company didn't allow blaming employees for incidents. For instance, an employee got injured while not following safety rules. The root cause was identified as the lack of motivation to follow procedures, leading to more effective corrective action.

Ensuring compliance and safety in business is costly, with an average of 25% of revenue dedicated to these efforts. Neglecting compliance can lead to significant losses. Implementing a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) can streamline compliance with real-time monitoring and accountability.

For lithium-ion traction batteries, leak detection is imperative for battery performance, longevity and safety, especially the prevention of fires.

In part three of this three-part series, the suite of tools available for PMI has grown.

In part two of this three-part series, we learn more about the advantages of positive material identification (PMI) testing.

In part one of this three-part series, we explore why PMI is a vital nondestructive testing method for quality assurance and safety.

Some people might be nervous about completely switching careers, but not Jared Curtis. For his dedication to quality, strong communication skills, and interest in always learning, Jared Curtis is our 2023 Quality Rookie of the Year.