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In the quest for quality excellence, we have seen a significant increase in the adoption of advanced digital technologies by the quality function. Three use cases stand out for their high traction.

We all talk about the invention of the airplane, the automobile, or other important products, but we rarely talk about the fascinating history of Quality.

This article focuses on preserving product and service integrity throughout its applicable lifecycle stages, which may include design, product realization, inspection, testing, packaging, transportation, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and deactivation.

Auditors play a central role in certifying compliance with this standard. However, as environmental priorities evolve and technological tools advance, the competencies required of the EMS auditors are also undergoing significant transformation.

Welcome to the ASSEMBLY Audible and Quality Q-Cast! In this episode, Greg Vance of Rockwell Automation, also the SMTA president, shares insights on the evolution of electronic manufacturing, global business travel, and upcoming industry events. Join us at the ASSEMBLY Show in October for more!

Hexicurity in Boerne, Texas, provides high-security access integration solutions for doors, turnstiles, and elevators. The company manufactures wire crimps for its TransVerify System, with around 100 crimps needed per system. Hexicurity has encountered ongoing challenges with wire crimping quality.

Rodwell Powell in Basildon, England, has invested $339,187 in a comprehensive renovation of its inspection department. The centerpiece of the upgrade was the acquisition of two coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) manufactured by LK Metrology.

After three years and many meetings, ISO 10012: 2025 Measurement Management Systems has reached the status of Final Draft International Standard, also referred to as FDIS.

Would you accept a project that paid very little for two years and required you to wait two years for the ultimate windfall? Since quality professionals serve at the behest of senior management, we must do what we can to help them succeed. Quality professionals need to shift to improvement methods that give short-term results.

Explore how manufacturers can drive alignment between their quality goals and those of control system integrators. The ultimate goal is to support compliance, promote operational excellence, and enable long-term success.