In 2026, quality manufacturing will focus on statistical process control (SPC) and on integrating AI and machine learning. However, outside of this industry hype, there is a focus on practical and sustainable progress.
The future impact of ISO and the GHG Protocol (September 12th) on quality is characterized by a significant expansion of the definition of quality itself.
Intellect, a leading provider of AI-powered Quality Management System (QMS) software, announced the acquisition of Zaptic, a UK-based Connected Frontline Worker (CFW) platform that empowers manufacturing and operations teams through AI-enabled workflows.
The relentless pursuit of quality and reliability is at the core of all manufacturing operations. As control systems become more complex and interconnected, new challenges and opportunities emerge for quality professionals.
Victor Taylor is the vice president of manufacturing at the award-winning Nissan Canton vehicle assembly plant with more than 20 years of engineering and manufacturing expertise.
Listen to the latest podcast with Sai Ranjith, a quality engineer with over eight years of experience in the medical device industry. He focuses on regulatory compliance and risk management. He has a Six Sigma green belt and is an ISO 13485:2016 Medical Device Auditor. He also serves as program chair for the Granite State Chapter of ASQ.
The National Association of Manufacturers released Manufacturing’s Roadmap to AI and Energy Dominance, a blueprint outlining the steps policymakers must take to strengthen America’s energy and artificial intelligence dominance—including comprehensive permitting reform.