2022 December

In this edition of Quality read our cover story on the probe stylus, a key component in the successful utilization of the CMM, six trends that the most efficient labs are adopting in order to achieve a competitive edge, a Vision & Sensors special section and much more!

Test & Inspection

The Most Common Styli Used Today

Let's discuss the most common styli used today.

Linda Goodwin-Marino

November 30, 2022

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The probe stylus is the key component in the successful utilization of the CMM. The ease of availability and lowered costs during the past 20 years for this material has made it the top choice for CMM manufacturers worldwide.

Quality 101

Nondestructive Testing Using the Resonance Acoustic Method

RAM is a volumetric approach and evaluates the whole part, both for internal and external structural flaws, metallurgical deviations, and consistency.

Gregory James Weaver

December 15, 2022

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The Resonance Acoustic Method (RAM) is a long-standing nondestructive test (NDT) that measures the structural responses of a part. These responses are a set of unique and measurable natural frequency (resonance) data.

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Automation Makes Surface Measurement More Reliable in a Production Environment

Automation has numerous benefits for surface finish measurement.

Nick Russo Patrick Nugent

December 14, 2022

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As surface finish measurement increasingly moves to the point of manufacture, adding automation to the process helps maximize productivity and increases quality and machining efficiency.

Management

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.

Software & Analysis

6 Trends That Make a Modern Laboratory Effective

The time and effort required to get from raw data to decision making can be the difference between leading or lagging behind your competition.

Dan Caesar

December 1, 2022

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Here are six trends that the most efficient labs are adopting in order to achieve a competitive edge.

From the Editor | Darryl Seland

The Cosmos and the Rubik's Cube

Multidimensionality

Darryl Seland

December 21, 2022

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Multidimensionality has a specific definition, but like many other words, the definition shifts, or is tweaked, depending on the subject being spoken of and its context.

Speaking of Quality | Duke Okes

The Multidimensionality of Quality

Quality offers endless opportunities to learn and contribute to the success of the organization and its employees, customers and suppliers.

Duke Okes

December 20, 2022

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Quality is not a single field, but in fact the integration of knowledge from many fields of science, technology and management. This can be seen by looking at some of the quality gurus and their more well-known contributions.

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Face of Quality | Jim L. Smith

Should Quality Professionals Focus on Soft Skills?

Jim L. Smith

December 16, 2022

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Recently I had a discussion with a quality manager concerning the focus of quality and what skills are important to success. It centered on the degree of focus which should be placed on the quality tools versus people and teams.

Vision & Sensors | Machine Vision 101

Machine Vision Lighting and Why It’s Important

When considering illumination, the object or field to be imaged is really what matters.

Florian Gollier

December 21, 2022

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As the field of machine vision grows, it becomes increasingly important to understand what makes a machine vision system work well.

Vision & Sensors | Trends

Machine Vision Developments Drive Automation Upward

As business needs grow and transform over time, suppliers continue pushing machine vision technology forward.

Alex Shikany

December 9, 2022

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A look into some of the latest trends in machine vision, in terms of both technologies and applications.

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Vision & Sensors | Automation

Metrology Automation Finally Arrives

The smart start to metrology.

Scott Everling

December 7, 2022

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Manufacturers are now embracing the move to the digitization of their production processes. Many initial project goals are very narrowly focused around removing manpower, manual errors, and running 24/7 to improve total output. These are all worthy goals for sure. Yet, this approach leaves many facets in their overall process often overlooked. There are critical questions that must be asked.

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Vision & Sensors | Collaborative Robots

Collaborative Automation Delivers Quality Boost

Ease of use is one of the main attractions of collaborative automation.

Kristian Hulgard

December 8, 2022

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The phenomenal rise of collaborative automation systems over the past decade or so has seen collaborative technologies deployed on a growing number of quality control applications. Collaborative automation enables companies of all sizes to improve throughput and reduce cycle times on inspection tasks.

Some of the most pressing demands facing the life sciences industry continue to be disruptive. These may come in the form of supply chain disruptions or shortages, or in the form of a recall. In this webinar, you will learn the industry trends driving life sciences quality professionals to modernize their perspectives and practices.

This webinar aims to look at new CMM technology offerings, specifically within the automotive sector, analyzing the differences between the main competitors using real-world data and demonstrating why Laser Radar is a key technology in this future of measurement.

Quality Magazine

Cover Story

The Most Common Styli Used Today

Features

Nondestructive Testing Using the Resonance Acoustic Method

Automation Makes Surface Measurement More Reliable in a Production Environment

The Enduring Importance Of Quality Standards

6 Trends That Make a Modern Laboratory Effective

Columns

The Cosmos and the Rubik's Cube

The Multidimensionality of Quality

Should Quality Professionals Focus on Soft Skills?

Vision & Sensors

Machine Vision Lighting and Why It’s Important

Machine Vision Developments Drive Automation Upward

Metrology Automation Finally Arrives

Collaborative Automation Delivers Quality Boost

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