I received an email from a reader with a question about different kinds of reports and certificates dealing with calibration—a subject that I comment on from time to time.

As more companies expand operations and rely on supply chains that extend into many parts of the world, certifications are becoming more valuable.

The IATF 16949:2016 certification is the recently published revision to ISO/TS 16949: 2009.

The aerospace industry is increasingly adopting metal additive manufacturing for both flight safety-critical aircraft parts and non-critical flight parts. The approach offers a shorter development cycle, which means products can be developed quicker and design changes easily incorporated. 

The committee will work together to provide advisory oversight to the EBC Audit Program as a whole.

CMS to conduct pilot testing for CMM and 3D scanner certifications at CMSC 2018.

Back in October 2012, our column was dedicated to clearing up the difference between training certificates and certifications. At the time, ASQ had been offering certifications for the quality professional for nearly 45 years. 

The recall could cost the company about 25 billion yen, or about $220 million.

For decades in the United States, NDT personnel certification has been in a state of chaos. Since 1968, the basic certification program SNT-TC-1A, a “recommended practice” has been adopted and followed by many organizations.

Imagine this scenario for two potential hires. Looking to build his résumé and gain some credibility in the quality world, Candidate A takes a few courses on quality from an accredited university, and upon completion receives a certificate in quality systems.