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The Enduring Importance Of Quality Standards

Some benefits of quality standards are obvious, while others don't get enough fanfare. The pandemic may have impacted how these standards are implemented.

Genevieve Diesing

December 2, 2022

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According to experts, the benefits of today’s quality standards are not well known. Take ISO 9001, ISO 14000, and ISO 17021. These standards reinforce quality in any management system, says Steven Wilson, ASQE chair elect.

NDT | Standards

The Evolution of Ultrasonic Testing (UT) from Conventional UT to Total Focusing Method

As technology continues to advance, ultrasonic testing advances too.

Frederic Reverdy

November 11, 2022

7 Comments

Ultrasonic testing technology has improved dramatically and continuously, now offering advanced imaging power with high resolution.

Test & Inspection

The Journey to Creating an Inspection Standard

The scope of inspection is so vast that no one wanted to exclude a topic, but we also did not want a standard so detailed that it was not user friendly.

John Vandenbemden

May 1, 2022

15 Comments

The journey to create a standard is very interesting and requires attention to detail. Before a standard can be created one must develop the need and benefits for its development.

QM 0422 NDT ASTM E1417 Revisions feature

NDT | Liquid Penetrant Testing

ASTM E1417: Key Changes and Updates

In October 2021 ASTM E1417 was published, replacing the 2016 revision. This revision was completed as part of a standard review cycle, and to address changes in the industry.

Shawn Kilty David Geis

April 1, 2022

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The next revision of ASTM E1417 has been published, and a lot is changing. Here are several changes that you should be aware of.

NDT | Additive Standards

Additive Manufacturing & Standards

When new industries, technologies, or processes emerge and grow, so does the need for standardization.

Carl Dekker

November 8, 2021

3 Comments

Additive manufacturing is at the forefront of the new industrial revolution. The additive manufacturing (AM) industry is constantly evolving to produce a stronger, consistent part.

NDT | Certification

Nondestructive Testing Certification Programs Today

The need to formalize the qualification of NDT practitioners gradually became apparent.

David J. Vigne

October 15, 2021

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One of the first requirements for the performance of nondestructive testing (NDT) arose when visual inspections were mandated following fatalities from a boiler explosion in the late 1800s. The need to formalize the qualification of NDT practitioners gradually became apparent.

Quality 101

Lean 101: An Introduction to Lean Manufacturing

Lean is about learning to see opportunities and continually improving them.

Tim McMahon

September 15, 2021

4 Comments

Lean manufacturing (or thinking) can help companies gain a competitive advantage. The core idea is to maximize customer value while minimizing waste (and not compromising productivity).

Quality 101

How to Lean Up Your Your ISO Documentation Structure

If you want to simplify your ISO documentation, look no further.

Mark Kaganov

September 15, 2021

One Comment

Lean approaches are helpful for the development and maintenance of documentation compliant with ISO Management System Standards (MSS). These standards include ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and many others.

Quality 101

Quality Certification 101: Background, Process and Benefits

Quality certification is for professionals who know the chosen specialty so well that they can apply the knowledge with known results.

Navin S. Dedhia

August 1, 2021

28 Comments

Quality certification is for professionals who know the chosen specialty so well that they can apply the knowledge with known results. The professional knows their own strengths, and the limitation of the specialty.

Aerospace | NDT AS9102

How to Simplify Your AS9102 First Article Inspection Process

What is First Article Inspection?

Mari Luke

July 8, 2021

6 Comments

First Article Inspection (FAI) is the process of planning, manufacturing, and verifying a production process. In the aerospace and defense industries in the U.S., most companies conduct AS9102 First Article Inspections.