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Riveting, one of the oldest fastening technologies still in use

From the manufacture of ultrasonic flaw detectors to real-life application, the energy industry is reaping the benefits.

Getting a high-quality image using confocal technology lies in the details.

A recent visit to Quality Online's reader forum to gage some of the topics of interest, left me baffled.

Large-chamber scanning electron microscope allows for nondestructive examination of full-size components.

introducing variation can be a powerful strategic business tool when coupled with innovative methods.

Collaboration and accessibility play a key role in the success of an APQP system.

An advanced multi-function gage amplifier can ensure the quality of a product.

Fixturing can be overlooked when purchasing coordinate measuring machines and vision systems.

Anyone who has faced a production problem with a need to solve it by using production data can relate to the notion of a brain teaser. The brain teasers presented here are based on real-world situations that are encountered by workers in manufacturing environments. The brain teasers have three parts: (1) the situation, (2) available data or other supporting information and (3) questions that various workers want answered for continual improvement. Recommended solutions follow in the next issue and on the Web at Quality Online (www.qualitymag.com).