Quality is gearing up for the Quality Show South in Nashville, TN, in early May. We've got a lot on tap, but nothing more exciting than our learning theater sessions. Editorial Director Darryl Seland and Managing editor Michelle Bangert of Quality sat down to talk about it.

Andrew Hanuszek of Evident explains what quality professionals need to know about using XRF, the role of automation, and how it aligns with today’s trends.

As the AI landscape for manufacturers continues to evolve, it is important to get a handle on AI responsibly and what that looks like. Justin Newell, CEO of INFORM North America, explains the importance of ethical AI practices and how manufacturers can take advantage of this technology.

Dr. Milton Krivokuca, our 2024 Quality Professional of the Year, shares stories of his round-the-world quality lectures, how he got interested in Quality 4.0, and how a quality career might lead to bringing ANOVA tests to your doctor. He also offers advice for his fellow quality professionals – such as get out there and meet others in the industry.

He will also be speaking at The Quality Show South in Nashville May 1 at 2:45 p.m.

In their upcoming session at The Quality Show South, Sophronia Ward, PhD and Mark Nash CSSMB, will discuss the best ways to use data, how to use software without letting it use you, and other ways to improve your manufacturing processes.

They will kick off the learning theaters at The Quality Show South at 10:30 a.m. on May 1.

Paul Critchley, president of New England Lean Consulting, explains what Lean and Continuous Improvement is truly all about, how to leverage it, and how to incorporate it into your culture to realize increased growth and success.

Paul will be speaking at The Quality Show South May 2 at 12:30 p.m.

Micropsi CEO Gary Jackson and Matt Jones, VP of US Sales and Operations, explain that while AI and machine learning can seem like magic, there’s a lot more to do than that. Learn how manufacturers can benefit from automating tasks that previously may have seemed impossible to automate.