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Inaugural Quality Show Goes Off Without a Hitch

December 1, 2015

Thousands of Quality industry professional gathered to launch The Quality Show back in late October in Rosemont, IL.

Thickness Measurement Basics

Whatever your material or its position, if it has a thickness, sophisticated tools exist to measure it.

Dave Wood

December 1, 2015

On the surface, thickness seems like an easy measurement to take, as dimensional measurements go. You have two big, flat, parallel planes on which to plant your gage.

Understanding Engineered Surfaces in Automotive

Tribometers and 3-D optical microscopes meet the demand for more stringent surface finish testing and measurement requirements.

Sumin Zhu

December 1, 2015

With concerns about greenhouse gas emissions and limited fossil fuels availability, U.S. government regulations, such as the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE), have been put in place since 1975 to regulate the fuel economy of cars and light trucks.

Trends in CT Scanners

Metrology companies take a longer look at computed tomography

Edward McMenamin

November 6, 2015

Computed tomography (CT) scanners are a popular choice for inspecting both the external and internal geometry of parts — finding inclusions, voids and flaws that could cause failure or underperformance.

Uniting Top Floor and Shop Floor for Improved Performance: MES-ERP Integration

The integration of ERP and MES offers manufacturers a real advantage.

Tom Muth

November 6, 2015

Manufacturers today understand the importance of an innovative, flexible and skilled workforce that is enabled by technology to make fast and efficient decisions and recognize and take advantage of new opportunities.

Integration

BRINGING THINGS TOGETHER.

Darryl Seland

November 5, 2015

The word integration, as well as its meaning, is very important.

Flaw Detection Tutorial: Quantifying and Qualifying Flaws

Setting up flaw detection is not without its challenges.

Christopher Chalifoux

November 5, 2015

Flaw detection is one of the most fundamental machine vision tasks.

Strain Measurement Techniques for Composites Coupon Testing

The measurement of strain is a key requirement in tests to determine and monitor tension, compression, and shear properties.

Ian McEnteggart

November 5, 2015

Characterization of the properties of anisotropic and inhomogeneous composite materials for use in demanding structural applications requires a wide range of mechanical tests.

Making the Invisible Visible

Managing the effect of optical brighteners in plastics.

Felix Schmollgruber

November 5, 2015

Companies are increasingly using optical brightening agents (OBAs) to achieve a “whiter-than-white” effect on a range of materials, including plastics, paints and coatings and paper.