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Edward McMenamin

Edward McMenamin

Ed McMenamin is a former editor of Quality Magazine.

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Additive Grows from Prototypes to Production Parts

Data collection and quality elevate additive manufacturing to the factory floor.
Edward
Edward McMenamin
January 8, 2019
One Comment

On every trade show floor featuring additive manufacturing, there’s a growing selection of additive processes for making production parts that stand alongside machines more commonly associated with prototyping. An essential aspect of additive’s transition from prototyping to production is data collection.


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Five Ways to Maximize ROI from SPC

Five Ways to Maximize ROI from SPC

SPC is more than a control chart. Look at the big picture to find transformative improvements.
Edward
Edward McMenamin
December 4, 2018
One Comment

To earn the return on investment that a modern, cloud-based SPC software service can provide, organizations need to rethink some outdated ideas about quality.


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Medical Device Testing

Back to Basics: Testing Medical Equipment and Materials

Defects in medical devices and materials have life-or-death consequences.
Edward
Edward McMenamin
December 3, 2018
6 Comments

All health care-related fields are growing, and the same is true for applications that test medical instruments and materials.


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The Role of Cameras in the World of Tomorrow

The Role of Cameras in the World of Tomorrow

An industry expert discusses the present and future of machine vision cameras.
Edward
Edward McMenamin
December 1, 2018
One Comment

The machine vision industry is primed for continued growth in the coming decade. Built on the rapid advancement of smarter, smaller, faster and cheaper sensors and processors, the industry was estimated at about $7.9 billion in 2017. By 2023, it could grow to about $12.29 billion, according to according to a study by Research and Markets, growing at an annual rate of almost 8%.


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Inspection Using High-Speed Video Cameras

Back to Basics: Inspection Using High-Speed Video Cameras

High-speed video cameras capture what the human eye could never see.
Edward
Edward McMenamin
November 2, 2018
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Knowing a material’s breaking point is crucial during its development; and being able to observe the instantaneous moment of failure allows for a greater understanding of the process. That, in turn, can help develop stronger and safer materials.


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Assembly Show Exhibits the Latest Manufacturing Technology

The three-day event offered a dynamic educational program and the largest exhibit hall in the event's history.
Edward
Edward McMenamin
October 26, 2018
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Industry 4.0 and automation were common themes across the show floor, as leaders hosted educational sessions providing tips towards digital transformation, and exhibitors competed to define exactly how Industry 4.0 and other trends will play out on the factory floor.


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Six Ways Modern SPC Software Improves Operator Efficiency

Six Ways Modern SPC Software Improves Operator Efficiency

Modern software turns complex statistical methods into actionable information for operators.
Edward
Edward McMenamin
October 16, 2018
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Modern cloud-based SPC software should not just aggregate and analyze data; it should also present the relevant information in a streamlined way for factory floor operators to make efficient and immediate decisions.


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X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry

Back to Basics: Detecting Heavy Metals Using X-Ray Fluorescence

Beginner tips to understand the role XRF plays in restricting hazardous materials.
Edward
Edward McMenamin
October 2, 2018
One Comment

X-Ray Fluorescence analysis plays an important role in protecting consumers by detecting possible toxic heavy metals in electronics, automobiles and medical devices before they make it to market.


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CMM-controlled green laser line scanner

Choosing the Right 3D Scanner

A quality engineer describes how he picks the right tool for the job.
Edward
Edward McMenamin
October 1, 2018
One Comment

To choose the right 3D surface measurement tool, an engineer must carefully consider the size of the object, the speed of the scan and analysis, and a customer’s tolerance requirements.


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QUALITY WEB EXCLUSIVE

IMTS 2018: Day One Recap

Data, connectivity, robotics and automation drive newest manufacturing trends.
Edward
Edward McMenamin
September 10, 2018
491 Comments

More than 1.4 million square feet of exhibit space in the multi-hall convention center are filled with the newest manufacturing technology.


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