Charles J. Hellier has been active in the technology of nondestructive testing and related quality and inspection fields since 1957. Here he talks with Quality's managing editor, Michelle Bangert, about the importance of training.

Quality spoke with Thomas Parker, automotive market sales manager for INFICON, about the role of leak testing in additive manufacturing as the industry grows. Parker also discusses new applications in automotive, and the importance of leak testing as HVAC manufacturers begin using flammable substitutes for high-global warming potential refrigerants. 

Plant Manager Lance Walters of the Columbus, MS, PACCAR Engine Company offers advice for those looking to improve quality, describes the importance of data, and explains how the current manufacturing climate led to more interest in the plant, including a visit from 60 Minutes. 

Tim Wilkinson, applications engineer at Physicom, talks with Quality about the exhibitor experience, themes, and trends of this year’s show.

Will Healy, strategic marketing manager at Balluff, shares his thoughts on the rise of predictive maintenance and Industry 4.0. 

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George Schuetz, director of Precision Gages at Mahr Federal, explains how new wireless technology has affected wireless gaging.