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The Future of NVH End of Line Testing: From AI-Driven Diagnostics to Psychoacoustics

If even the slightest fault goes undetected in the production line, manufacturers can face costly returns, warranty claims, and reputational damage.
Hottinger Brüel & Kjær
October 12, 2025

EoL Noise and Vibration (NVH) testing is essential in automotive manufacturing, especially for electric vehicles. Advanced sensors enhance product quality by detecting anomalies, reducing warranty claims, and improving customer experience across various industries.


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Driving Quality Forward: Advanced Approaches to Automotive QA/QC

The landscape of automotive manufacturing is changing, and traditional inspection-based quality assurance is no longer sufficient to keep pace.
Alex Kitt
October 8, 2025

QA/QC is essential in the automotive industry due to rapid product cycles and complex systems. Automakers must meet strict standards while enhancing quality, cost, and lead time, leading many to adopt advanced, data-driven approaches over traditional inspection methods.


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Who Invented Quality?

When I started working in the automotive industry, the quality department had an army of people, mostly tasked to inspect products all day long.
Ed Rocha
September 25, 2025

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.


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High-Throughput DR Aerospace and Automotive Inspection with ADR | And a Time and Detection Rate Comparison Study

Modern ADR platforms may incorporate artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Camaron Lemmer
September 8, 2025

While computed tomography (CT) has garnered attention for its volumetric imaging capabilities, 2D DR remains a faster and more cost-effective option for many production environments. As component complexity and production volumes grow, DR systems with automated image processing provide an effective and efficient solution for quality assurance workflows.


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Design Now, Save Later: The Hidden Costs of Late-Stage Manufacturing Changes

The further into the manufacturing lifecycle you go, the steeper the cost curve becomes.
Thomas Oetjens Benjamin Reese
August 20, 2025

Early design optimization is vital in manufacturing to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness. Delaying it until production can drastically increase costs and risks. Digital optimization before production enables cost-efficient design changes, while late-stage modifications can be exponentially more expensive, emphasizing the need for early optimization.


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The IATF 16949 Rules 6th Edition’s Impact on Certification Compliance Auditing

The automotive industry reached a significant milestone in 2024–2025 by surpassing 100,000 IATF 16949-certified manufacturing sites across the globe.
Robert Brown
August 19, 2025

The latest Rules 6th Edition changes represent the most significant enhancement to the IATF certification scheme in nearly a decade. As the industry prepares for the next revision of the IATF 16949 standard, the upgrades appear to be laying a foundation for future requirements in digitalization and sustainability.


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Guest Column | Victor Taylor

Driving the Future: Transforming a Manufacturing Plant into an EV Hub

I’ve seen firsthand how one of the Southeastern region’s most established manufacturing plants is being transformed from the inside out.
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Victor Taylor
August 14, 2025

The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) in the auto industry is a significant transformation that requires a shift in process and culture. A Mississippi manufacturing plant is preparing to evolve into a high-performing EV hub, ensuring it meets rising consumer expectations while upholding its core values of quality, community, and innovation.


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Vision Systems Automate Inspection of EV Components

Mary Romano
July 23, 2025

AI and 3D vision technologies ensure quality at BorgWarner assembly plant.


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Materials Analysis in Automotive Gigacasting

As we continue to move towards the ultimate phasing out of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)-powered cars, and Electric Vehicles (EVs) become the dominant technology, more manufacturers are expected to invest in gigacasting equipment.
Michael Molderings
July 11, 2025

Gigacasting, or megacasting, is revolutionizing automotive manufacturing by providing substantial cost and efficiency benefits. When combined with a high percentage of recycled feedstock, gigacasting can support circular economy goals by increasing recycled content in vehicles.


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