Shane Collins often hears people say that there aren’t any additive manufacturing standards. This is frustrating because he’s worked on additive standards for more than 10 years and there are dozens out now.

Navin Dedhia has been a pillar of the quality community since the 1960s, speaking and working on five different continents about the importance of quality.

If you’re looking for some guidance on what the future holds for manufacturing, the National Association of Manufacturers has some ideas.

Inspection reports that take less work can be a great way for an organization to save time and money. Manufacturers have always been interested in being efficient, but during these uncertain times, it makes more sense than ever. 

Remote audits may have sounded unconventional at this time last year. But 2020 is shaping up to be a memorable year for all kinds of reasons. 

Mastering quality requires a multi-pronged approach to your manufacturing line. Perhaps this means setting better notifications for problems, using spaghetti diagrams or just monitoring workflow more closely. 

If continuous improvement is your goal, mastering quality may seem like a daunting task. As with many big projects, it helps to break it down into smaller areas of focus.