Quality engineers use statistical process control (SPC) to eliminate process variation and ensure that final products meet customer expectations. Their job includes rooting out problems during production and ideally preventing issues before products become rejects.   

Recalls happen, even at facilities known for their airtight quality measures. That’s why a modern SPC software with complete traceability from raw materials to finished goods is indispensable to quality engineers who thrive in the digital age.

For quality professionals, the modern 3D smart sensor has moved to the center of conversations around quality in the automated age. Though 2D imaging remains popular, the rising affordability and strategic advantages of 3D vision for the smart factory are difficult to overstate. 

Looking into new software for statistical process control (SPC) can be challenging and often confusing at the outset. This is because many providers claim to have similar features like real-time data collection and easy installation, though results may vary.

One of the best ways to minimize waste and its attendant costs is to optimize real-time and quality-intelligent data from a robust SPC solution.

Traditionally, the beginning of a new year is a time of renewed energy, when people and businesses strive to improve upon the previous year and take stock of their processes. What’s working and what’s not working? Above all, what needs to change?

When the temperature drops, so does the ability of many cars and trucks to safely and smoothly operate. To prevent this, automakers often turn to winter testing facilities and quality testing companies to verify their products’ durability and drivability on icy roads, through snow, and in temperatures well below 0 degrees Celsius.

Walter A. Shewart, often referred to as the “father” of statistical process control, introduced the world to SPC and his creation of the control chart in the late 1920s. Of course, SPC has appreciably evolved since then, with real-time data analytics and Cloud-based software becoming an integral part of the package.

Keeping track of documents is essential for maintaining an audit-ready quality management system (QMS). 

Real-time quality intelligence has made quantifying a ROI much easier.