Measurement - Articles - Page 26

Column | Darryl Seland

Oh, Behave! Navigating Behavioural and Organizational Change

December 20, 2021

Accidents and injuries, instances of nonconformance with a policy or standards—really, failures of any kind—can all contribute to a need for an organization to change.

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How Digital Gages Help to Advance Quality

As the industry embraces smart factories and automation, gaging software must seamlessly exchange information across all components in a production process.

Darryl Seland

December 10, 2021

Digital gaging, or the software and hardware used to take and process digital measurements, has grown considerably in the past 20 years. It has also come a long way when it comes to advancing quality.

Software & Analysis

Practical Reverse Engineering

Choosing the right tools for the job.

James Coy

December 6, 2021

Digital reverse engineering (RE) as a concept has exploded in recent years due to advances in technology and a growing awareness of best practices among manufacturers.

Test & Inspection

Not All Calibrations are Created Equal

Why ensuring quality calibration of your precision measurement equipment is critical.

Patrick Nugent

December 6, 2021

The art of precision measurement is essentially all about the data that is obtained in the process and the value that it brings to a manufacturing operation. It is about making decisions based on high quality data.

Measurement

Gaging Evolves For Precision, Productivity, Ergonomics & More

Gage design is continually being enhanced and refined.

Tim Cucchi

December 6, 2021

Gages have evolved throughout the years beginning with mechanical, then electronic models, and now convenient wireless electronic versions have come on the scene. Each type has an important place in today’s quality control and inspection processes.

Quality Headline

Renishaw Announces Expanded CMM Software Offering with New Verisurf Agreement in North America

December 1, 2021

Renishaw has entered into an agreement with Verisurf Software Inc., allowing companies in North America to access Verisurf coordinate measuring machine (CMM) software from Renishaw.

Quality Headline

NIST Requests Information to Help Guide Emerging Technologies

November 30, 2021

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking input from the public by January 31, 2022, about the public and private sector marketplace trends, supply chain risks, and the legislative, policy and future investment needs of eight emerging technology areas.

Column | Darryl Seland

From the Editor: Go-To, There When We Need It

Darryl Seland

November 15, 2021

Go-to. It’s become a very popular term, one we have all probably heard, particularly if we talk business or watch sports.

Column | Hill Cox

Other Dimensions: DIY Gage Calibration: A Primer for Management

One of the hardest parts of doing your own gage calibration is having the right personnel to do the work.

Hill Cox

November 15, 2021

Many company owners or managers are frequently asked by staff to consider bringing gage and instrument calibration in-house.

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How 3D Scanning Solution Boost Quality Gains and Productivity

The key to being successful with automated measuring solutions is to simplify the deployment.

Darryl Seland

November 9, 2021

Quality control can be held up by complex parts which take time to measure, internal issues such as non-compliance and rework, and external problems, such as customer complaints. These challenges slow down productivity.