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NDT | Robotics

NDT Robotic Path Planning: Automatic Methods for Ultrasonic Scanning Paths Generation

Optimal robotic paths are generated automatically to match part geometries.
Michel Brassard
June 11, 2024

Robotic inspection path planning can be tedious, but ultrasonic testing path programming must be fully automated and user-friendly.


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NDT | AS9100

A Guide to Understanding and Achieving AS9100 Certification

In an industry where precision and reliability are non-negotiable, AS9100 emerges as an essential standard.
Jorge Correa
June 11, 2024

AS9100 is a quality management system standard tailored for the aviation, space, and defense industries. It addresses the unique challenges of aerospace operations and was created to improve quality and reduce costs in the industry by the International Aerospace Quality Group.


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Face of Quality

Organizations Need to Assess Risk Level and Take Appropriate Actions

Managing risk.
QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
June 11, 2024

Today, organizations face various risks like cyber-attacks, data breaches, system failures, service disruptions, and natural disasters. Identifying and managing these risks at acceptable levels is crucial. Failing to acknowledge these risks can leave organizations unprepared to handle their potential impact.


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NDT | NDT in Aerospace

Flaw Detection in Aircraft Engine Fan Components using Automated Ultrasonic Technologies

As the number of flights is expected to keep increasing over the years, flaw detection is critical to safe air travels.
René Sicard
June 10, 2024

Aircraft component safety and reliability are ensured using automated ultrasonic testing, which detects flaws accurately and efficiently, reducing inspection time.


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Management

Rebuilding Boeing’s Quality: A New Approach to Manufacturing Excellence

The heart of Boeing’s manufacturing operations lies in its ability to deliver flawless aircraft to customers.
Forrest Breyfogle
June 10, 2024

Boeing needs to improve its manufacturing approach to prioritize transparency and continual improvement, which can also help other organizations improve their quality and bottom line.


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Quality 101

How Accurate Surface Finish Measurement Improves Product Life and Performance

Here we’ll explore the intricate relationship between surface finish and factors like friction, wear, and fatigue life.
Christopher Lee
June 10, 2024

This article discusses the connection between surface finish and factors like friction, wear, and fatigue life. It explores how precise surface finish measurements improve product reliability and analyzes the evolving measurement technologies.



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Management

What the Coast Guard Can Teach Us About Quality

Preparing for these missions involves a series of quality related tools and practices, many of which might also be found in manufacturing.
Ian Lazarus
Ian R Lazarus
June 7, 2024

While examining a privately-owned sailboat, as a certified Vessel Examiner with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, I realized the importance of profiling the Coast Guard's quality focus. What could it teach us about quality? It turns out, a lot.


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Vision & Sensors | Optical Character Recognition

Choosing Cutting-Edge OCR

It’s not the AI that makes the difference, but how the AI is used.
Heiko Seitz
June 6, 2024

OCR is a challenging field in image processing. The industry aims to improve accuracy and reliability, but what are the key factors in choosing an OCR system?


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Management

2024 State of the Profession Survey: Skills, Satisfaction and Salary

Our State of the Profession Survey delves into each of these topics as well as top job concerns for quality professionals today.
Michelle Bangert
Michelle Bangert
June 5, 2024

Clear Seas Research conducted a study on behalf of Quality in order to look at trends in compensation, work hours, and job constraints; overall job satisfaction; and quality improvements, as well as provide a demographic profile of industry professionals. How does your work compare?


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Vision & Sensors | Trends

Machine Vision Trends for Manufacturing

Recent years have seen steadily growing interest about the applications SWIR can offer for manufacturing, particularly in machine vision.
Dr. Hao Pang
June 5, 2024

In the fast-paced and dynamic world of manufacturing, one trend is clear: short-wave infrared (SWIR) imaging and sensing is revolutionizing the industry.


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