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Understanding the Fundamentals of a Manufacturing ERP System

The common purpose of all ERP systems is to enable operational excellence, profitability and growth.
Steve Bieszczat
April 11, 2024

Manufacturing ERP software impacts every aspect of a business and enables automation and data-driven planning for operational efficiency, which is crucial for maintaining profitability in today's market.


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Accurate, Reliable Color Management Starts With Right Tools and Right Partner

True Colors
Lisa Beck
March 12, 2024

Don't cut corners on color-matching tools. Professional equipment has advantages that imitations can't match. Learn more in this article.


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The Next Dimension of Precision: Integrating Rotary Tables into Coordinate Measuring Systems

The accuracy and reliability of CMMs and PCMMs are foundational to quality.
John Kane
John Kane
February 16, 2024

This article explores the transformative impact of incorporating rotary stages into coordinate measuring systems, enhancing their capabilities and the efficiency of the measurement process.


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F305 EM G1109: A UTM configured for a 90-degree peel test of tape adhesive according to ASTM D3330.
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Materials Testing: Getting It Right the First Time

Materials testing submits a material or product to a thorough, in-depth "check-up" to ensure overall quality.
Steve Cosgrove
January 31, 2024

Materials testing ensures quality by subjecting materials and products to controlled conditions to evaluate properties and behavior under stress. Learn how mechanical, physical, and chemical properties are evaluated to determine suitability for different applications.


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How Technology and Data Analytics are Revolutionizing Auditing — Part 2

Auditing is undergoing a paradigm shift, influenced by the rapid advancements in technology and data analytics. As organizations embrace more complex, digital processes, how they’re audited is changing.
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Genevieve Whittington
December 13, 2023

As manufacturing and quality control becomes increasingly digital, auditing is increasingly enmeshed with technology and data analytics.


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Quality 101

Auditing 101: Understanding Audits and Tips to Prepare — Part 1

Audits might seem like just another box to check off, but understanding them can help you approach them effectively.
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Genevieve Whittington
December 6, 2023

What exactly is an audit? An audit is essentially a health check for your business processes. Picture a doctor’s visit, but for your company


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QM 1123  A Post-Show Q&A with 2023 Quality’s Plant of the Year, Reed Switch Developments Corp.
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A Holistic Approach to Quality: A Post-Show Q&A with 2023 Quality’s Plant of the Year, Reed Switch Developments Corp.

Molly Bakewell Chamberlin
November 15, 2023

A Q&A with Reed Switch Developments Corp. president Debra Dahlin, and Engineering and QA Manager, Jeff Rosenbaum, to talk more about its holistic approach to quality.


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How Precision Measurement Tool Help Wave Worshippers Catch the Ultimate Barrel

Surf’s Up for Laser Trackers
Rich Nobliski
November 1, 2023

Today, most surfboards are made with a CNC machine. 3D metrology laser trackers can assist with critical quality control safeguards to ensure the CNC machine is doing its job properly.


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Quality 101

GD&T for Electric Vehicles Supports Consistent Quality Control

GD&T allows engineers to define feature relationships, ensuring proper alignment and interchangeability.
Emily Starinieri
October 17, 2023

Model-Based Definition (MBD) offers a modernized approach to implementing GD&T into electric motor production using 3D models instead of traditional 2D drawings.


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Pareto Charts in Quality Control: A Snapshot

October 6, 2023

Pareto charts provide clarity and direction, helping quality control departments target and resolve key challenges.


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